Queensland Government Air (QGAir) / Queensland Police Service Opportunities

Multiple permanent positions are available in QGAir's rotary-wing team. Pilots operate multi-engine AW139 helicopters in a single-pilot IFR environment within a coordinated multi-crew operation. The Queensland Government listing states that the package includes 12.75% superannuation, salary sacrifice up to AUD 17,000 reportable fringe-benefit amount for QGAir rotary-wing employees, and relocation assistance to Cairns. Numeric salary figures are not published; remuneration is described as competitive and negotiated with successful candidates.

Mandatory requirements include a current Australian Commercial Pilot Licence for helicopters, completion of Air Transport Pilot Licence helicopter subjects, a Low Level Rating, Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating with three renewals, at least 2,500 total flight hours, 1,500 hours PIC helicopter, 200 hours night PIC helicopter, 500 hours multi-engine PIC helicopter, 1,200 hours turbine helicopter, eligibility for an Aviation Security Identification Card and a current Class 1 aviation medical. A current Australian ATPL, NVIS rating and experience, AW139 type rating and current Australian passport are listed as highly desirable.