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Helicopter Pilot and Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Avwest
Posted onJan 31, 2026
LocationPerth, Western Australia, Australia (On-site)
Employment typeFull-time

Helicopter Pilot and Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Organisation: Private Corporate Flight Department

We are a well-established private organisation operating a fleet of twin-engine IFR helicopters and corporate aircraft. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Helicopter Pilot and Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join our aviation team in Perth. This is a unique opportunity for a dual-skilled professional to combine flying and engineering expertise in a dynamic and varied role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate twin-engine IFR helicopters for private and corporate missions across a variety of environments.

  • Perform and certify maintenance as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAME), ensuring fleet airworthiness.

  • Support operations from home base, remote locations, and maritime vessels.

  • Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliant and operational efficiency.

  • Work flexibly with travel requirements and varying schedules to support flying operations.

  • Operate independently in remote or challenging environments.

  • Work alongside a small, long-standing team and transition into a leadership role over time.

  • Demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude while maintaining safety principles.

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time, with multi-engine turbine helicopter experience.

  • CASA LAME certification with current endorsements.

  • Proven ability to operate safely and effectively from marine vessels and in remote locations.

  • Problem-solving skills, self-sufficient, and capable of working independently.

  • Highly motivated professional approach with demonstrated reliability and team integration capabilities.

  • Flexibility with working hours, travel commitments, and extended deployments.

Desirable Qualifications

  • IFR command and operational experience.

  • Previous experience with corporate or private aviation operations.

  • Additional maintenance endorsements or specialisations.

What We Offer

  • Career Progression: Clear pathway to senior pilot / engineering leadership role.

  • Professional Development: Ongoing training and certification support.

  • Fleet Excellence: Modern, well-maintained twin-engine IFR helicopter fleet.

  • Diverse Operations: Varied missions in varied environments.

  • Team Environment: Join a stable, experienced team with long-term vision.

The Opportunity

This is a rare, combined role for a skilled dual professional, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to transition into our senior pilot/engineering role as part of succession planning.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be discussed directly with applicants and will reflect the seniority, skills, and experience required for this role.

Email Submission

Please email your resume and a covering letter to david.cornish@avwest.biz.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • How many years' experience do you have as a licenced aircraft maintenance engineer?

  • How many years' experience do you have in the aviation industry?

Based at the Perth Jet Centre adjacent to the domestic terminals at Perth Airport, AVWest originally started operations in the late 1980s as a private flight department for a local company.

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