• Attractive remuneration (circa $160,000 for high acuity pilot on check to line + Super)
• Maximum NFP Salary Packaging - Up to $18.5K Tax Free
• Support with professional development, eg. ATPL, MCC and Flight Instructor courses.
• Equal time roster (Based around 4 Days ON, Rest Day and 3 Days OFF) with 6 weeks’ annual leave
The role
We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for an upcoming Pilot recruitment campaign. To work as part of our integrated crew at our Newcastle base in NSW – flying Beechcraft B200, King Air aircraft. As a key member of the Flight Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals, be part of a leading aeromedical organisation and enjoy a roster that provides work / life balance.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess the following:
• CPL (A) – held for minimum 3 years
• Class 1 Civil Aviation Medical
• 2,000+ hours total
• 1,500 hours Pilot in Command
• Turbine engine aircraft endorsement
• 200+ hours muti-engine aircraft
• 50+ hours total at night
• MEA class rating
• Minimum 3 CIRR / IPC on multi-engine aircraft
• Australian Working Rights or Residency
The following will also be highly regarded:
• Preference to operate at our Gove base
• CPL for 5 years
• Turbine 400+ hours
• Proline 21 EFIS experience
• King Air Series type experience
• Extensive Single Pilot IFR background
• NT Area operational experience
• EMS experience
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills
• Remote area experience (night operations into stations and / or remote communities).
About CareFlight
CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and flight crew use helicopters, turbo props and jets, and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.
How to Express your Interest
Please use the link below, ensuring you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this EOI will close on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
For additional information, please contact recruitment@careflight.org
TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SCREENING QUESTIONS, WHICH WILL BE SENT TO YOUR EMAIL AT THE END OF YOUR EOI APPLICATION.
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working With Children Checks also apply.
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