Become a Pilot
Are you ready for a career of adventure?
The RFDS in Western Australia provides life-saving care to more than 2.5 million square kilometres of WA - the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.
Our pilots play a pivotal role in ensuring our doctors and nurses reach those in need - whether that means landing in the middle of a highway in wet conditions or on a dirt strip at a remote station.
Begin your lifetime career where no two days are the same.
About your role
- You’ll fly a high-performing and extremely well-maintained Pilatus PC-12, Pilatus PC-24 or EC-145 Helicopter.
- You’ll work in a small, front line team with some of the most skilled emergency doctors and nurses in the state.
- You’ll never stop learning and facing new challenges, with career development and growth opportunities.
- Most importantly, you’ll make a difference with every single flight.
What you'll get
- Highly subsidised accommodation for regional employees of up to $32,500 in accommodation assistance.
- Yearly return flights from regional bases to any city around Australia (up to $800 each) for you and your dependent family members
- A starting salary of $132,870, with guaranteed increases of 3% for the next two years and an increase on your annual anniversary, 42 days of consecutive annual leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses.
- A district allowance of up to $18,598 depending on location.
- Annual Aviation Medical Check Reimbursement.
- Loss of Licence or Income Reimbursement.
- Novated leasing options.
- Utilities allowance of up to $4,000 for regional employees.
What you'll need
- Commercial Pilot Licence.
- 2 instrument renewals.
- 1500 total flying time.
- 1000 hour in command.
- Approx. 100 hours night flying.
- Approx. 100 hours instrument flying.
- Single pilot charter experience.
- Aeromedical experience (highly desirable).
Where it can take you
Your career as a pilot with the RFDS WA is likely to begin at one of our regional bases - allowing you to dive straight into the action and see the impact your work has on regional communities.
We have five bases across the state:
- Jandakot
- Broome
- Kalgoorlie
- Meekatharra
- Port Hedland
The recruitment process
- Once you’re shortlisted, you’ll attend a panel interview (usually with our Head of Flying Operations and People & Innovation team).
- From there you will undertake a flight simulation, either in our aircraft or our flight simulator.
- Next you’ll have a reference and medical check.
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