The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is seeking experienced Line Pilots to join our team and help deliver essential healthcare and emergency services to communities across regional Western Australia. Successful candidates will be based at one of the following locations:

- Kalgoorlie
- Port Hedland
- Meekatharra (FIFO Role)

About the Role
As a Line Pilot, you will play a vital role in transporting patients, medical teams, and essential supplies to remote and regional areas. This position requires a high level of operational expertise, a strong commitment to aviation safety, and the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for safely operating aircraft for patient transport and medical retrievals, conducting both emergency and non-emergency flights, and ensuring compliance with CASA regulations and RFDS safety protocols. Additionally, you will maintain accurate flight logs and aircraft records while actively participating in ongoing training and professional development.

What we're looking for
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

- Australian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Australian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Minimum 1500 hours of fixed-wing flight experience
- Fixed-wing Single-Pilot Experience
- Holds a SEA Instrument Rating, with at least:
      - 100 hours of Night Flying
      - 100 hours of Instrument Flight Time (IFR)
       - At least two Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs)
- Turbine, pressurization and aeromedical experience will be highly advantageous
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A passion for providing essential healthcare services to regional and remote communities

Benefits
- Permanent roles with competitive salaries
- Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and $2,650 per annum for meals and entertainment
- Novated lease options
- Highly subsidized housing options as well as district allowances
- A supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork and collaboration

About us
The RFDS provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology.
In 2024 the RFDS launched its new five-year strategy – Above & Beyond – which will lead the service into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability; the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.

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At RFDS, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected, with a strong sense of identity and belonging, with the RFDS brand. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and allows us to better understand and serve our patients and community. We know that creating a culturally safe workplace that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our team, and reflects the community we serve, will lead to the best possible outcomes for our patients and community. We want all team members, no matter age, gender, nationality, ability, caring responsibilities, culture or religion, to feel safe, supported and empowered to be the best version of self in the best place to work.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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