Bell 412 Pilot at Coulson Aviation Job at Coulson Aviation, Australia

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  • Coulson Aviation
  • Australia

Job Description

Coulson Aviation Australia is a subsidiary of global aerial firefighting leader Coulson Aviation and supports Australian States and Emergency Service Organisations with the provision of heavy aircraft and experienced team members.

Coulson Aviation Australia operates the New South Wales Rural Fire Service fleet of aerial firefighting and emergency services assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With a diverse fleet of a Boeing 737 FIRELINER™, Citation and King Air Command/Control aircraft, CH47D Chinooks, UH-60 Blackhawks and Bell 412 helicopters we operate a high paced year round operation.

In addition to the operation, Coulson Aviation Australia also manage all aspects of maintenance, fleet support systems and management.

For more information about Coulson Aviation Australia visit 

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are currently recruiting  Bell 412 Pilots to be part of our team. 

The chosen candidate will work in a team environment conducting aerial firefighting and flood response, crew/equipment transport, reconnaissance, search and rescue, disaster mitigation and related operations in support of emergency services. They must have a strong focus on safety and customer service.

The role requires flexibility and working away from home base at short notice and offers competitive salary and an emphasis on work/ life balance on offer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Act as Pilot in Command of Bell 412EP helicopter in Firefighting operations both day and night and other missions as required by the company
  • Conduct both air transport and aerial work operations such as Aerial Fire Suppression, Dispensing operations, External load, winching personnel, Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Search and Rescue and any other task specialist operations in support of Emergency Service Organizations both during day and night as required.
  • Be able to work on a roster away from home base for extended periods at a time
  • Devote time to group or self-study of aircraft systems, EP’s, etc. and be available for training and check-flights as required by Coulson Aviation Australia.
  • Maintain written and computerized flight logs and records.
  • Ensure all flights, operations and other work follow CASA Regulations, Company Manuals, policies and client SOP’s and are achieved safely, effectively and efficiently.
  • Maintains self and helicopter in a constant state of readiness for dispatch to emergency and non-emergency operations; or to any other assigned locations as required by the company at short notice.
  • Perform any other duties during schedule shift as requested by Director of Operations or Head of Flying Operations.

Experience Requirements:

  • Australian CPL(H)
  • 3000 hrs. Rotary Experience
  • Australian Class 1 Medical
  • HUET
  • CRM
  • Dangerous Goods Awareness
  • Low Level Firefighting rating
  • Low Level Sling Load Rating
  • Low Level Winch Rating
  • Minimum 3 year and 500 hours experience in remote area and unimproved landing area operations.
  • Minimum 3 year and 500 hours background in Part 138 Aerial work operations including firefighting and/ or external load operations
  • The right to live and work in Australia

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

  • NVFR Rating
  • NVIS Rating
  • Multi Engine Instrument Rating

To apply please submit a detailed cover letter highlighting your experience and knowledge of aerial firefighting, how you meet the required experience and why you would be suitable for the position. Also submit a resume highlighting your career and qualifications.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, we can only consider applicants that are an Australian resident and are legally eligible to work in Australia.

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift,

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