EC135 HEMS Captain (Touring)

Company Background

Established in 1968, The Aerotech Group is South Australia’s largest privately owned aviation company, with specialised aircraft, innovative thinking and a team of talented people. With 130+ staff and a fleet of 35+ aircraft, Aerotech Group have a well-deserved reputation as an Australian leader in providing aerial solutions, working across several sectors including firefighting, agricultural spraying, mining support and medical evacuations.  

About the Role 

We are excited to recruit a HEMS Captain to work in the iconic Cooper Basin.  You will operate in a challenging environment based at Moomba in a EC135 P2+ aircraft.  The operation is 24/7 and requires MCC, IFR and NVIS skillsets to successfully conduct your role. 

With access to the camp facilities, you will find yourself with your own room and ensuite, with access to extensive amenities including; recreation and cinema rooms, sauna, pool, tennis/basketball and squash courts, a daily fitness class as well as three gyms (cardio, weights and general purpose/stretching/boxing).  All meals are supplied.  

This role begins as a casual however you are able to transition into an Individual Flexibility Agreement (IFA) after a 3-month period, offering long-term stability and structure.

• Base of operations is the Cooper Basin, Moomba Airport.  Company arranged connecting flights are available from any airport with an RPT service. 
• Operate EC135P2+ helicopter under the VFR, IFR and NVIS conditions as Captain
• Typical roster periods of 15 days on 13 days off
• Self-manage daily duties and rest periods to maintain a 24 hour standby roster in accordance Aerotech Helicopters FRMS
• Implement, review, update and contribute to company SOP’s to facilitate continuous improvement of the operation
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System
• Conduct secondary duties as allocated by the Base Manager or Contract Manager from time to time
• Strive to ensure customer satisfaction and high standards of service are maintained
• $147,225 + super + DTA

Essential Experience

• EC135 Type Rating with 100 hours as PIC 
• Total helicopter hours; 2,000 
• Total PIC helicopters hours; 1,000 
• Total PIC MEH experience: 500 
• Instrument Rating with MEH endorsement 
• Class 1 Medical 

Desirable Experience

• NVIS rating (training can be provided to the right applicant)
• Helicopter ATPL

Culture and benefits

Boasting an enviable, relaxed and down to earth culture, you will get to work within a well-established and successful family business, where staff pride themselves on providing exceptional service to their varied clients.  Additionally, you will be part of a South Australian success story, working within a team who are passionate about aviation and committed to all that they do.

Interested?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please do not delay!  Enquiries can be made to Aaron Hillier, (08) 8132 0400.