Fixed Wing Pilot , Queensland Police Service

About us:

The Aviation Capability Group (ACG) deliver sustainable, effective, innovative and efficient frontline aviation services, to deliver safe and secure communities. Our employees are highly motivated, self-driven leaders who understand our business and are committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Information about QPS

The Queensland Police Service employs staff members in a wide range of roles across the state. These roles offer a rewarding career that provides vital assistance to front line officers and policing services across the state and to the Queensland community. We are committed to delivering a healthy, safe, positive and inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Key Accountabilities

Your Key Accountabilities will include:

• Utilise extensive aeronautical knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with Crew Resource Management (CRM) procedures and flight and safety standards.
• Fly single pilot and/or two-pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR), on dignitary transport, organ retrieval, correctional, police and other government support tasks as directed by the Executive Director or Delegate.
• Deploy, coordinate, undertake and support operational duties during emergencies and disasters as necessary.
• Perform a range of nominated support duties which assist in the operations of Queensland Government Air.

Mandatory Requirements:

Licences & Ratings

• Hold a current Australian Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL)
• Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating

Flight Hours Requirements

• Minimum 3000 hours total time
• Minimum 1500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
• Minimum 300 hours Night PIC
• Minimum 400 hours Multi-Engine PIC

Certifications & Documentation

• Hold or be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Current Class 1 Aviation Medical
• Hold a current Passport

Highly Desirable Requirements:

Licences & Ratings

• Hold a current Australian Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL)

Flight Hours Requirements

• Minimum 500 hours Turbine PIC

Type Ratings

• B360 Type Rating
• C208 (or similar) Experience

Special Conditions

Prior to appointment, the successful applicant will be required to complete an initial psychological assessment to determine their suitability to perform the inherent occupational requirements of the role.

In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements, the preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing and participate in the QGAir Drug and Alcohol Management Program.

The preferred applicant will be required to undertake temporary touring duties at any base operated by the Aviation Capability Group.

The preferred applicant must be available for rostered duty within one hour of notification of required flight.

The successful applicant must comply with the organisations Drug and Alcohol Management Plan.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/568076/24

Closing Date: Thursday, 29th August 2024