Air Crew Officer

About the Company

Coulson Aviation Australia is a subsidiary of global aerial firefighting company Coulson Aviation and supports Australian States and Emergency Service Organisations with the provision of heavy aircraft and experienced team members. Coulson Aviation operates a fleet of large aerial firefighting assets including Boeing 737 FIRELINERS, Citation and King Air Command/Control aircraft, CH47D Chinooks, UH60 Blackhawks and Bell 412 helicopters. Coulson Aviation Australia operates and manages New South Wales Rural Fire Service-owned aircraft in all aspects of maintenance, fleet support systems and management, and operating personnel.

About the Role

Coulson Aviation Australia is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated Aircrew Officers to join the Bell 412 operations in New South Wales, Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in a helicopter flight crew to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and compliant manner as required by the company operations manual
• Ensure role equipment is maintained and in good condition for each mission and facilitate appropriate repair or maintenance
• Ensure aircraft are in a state of readiness regarding cleanliness, role equipment and appropriate configuration for each mission
• Complete pre-flight and post-flight documentation and inspections
• Conduct briefing and passenger administration as required for the mission
• Assist in the logistics of flight crew when deployed
• Provide accurate visual observation and information to the Pilot including clearances, personnel movements and flight safety related issues
• Operate rescue hoist and associated role equipment IAW Coulson Aviation Australia Operations Manual
• Perform duties in the Front Left Seat (FLS) and using Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) as qualified

Essential Requirements

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Vehicle Drivers Licence
• Ability to obtain an Australian Class 2 Medical
• Excellent crew resource management and communication skills

Desirable

• SAR / Rescue / Fire Personnel Winching operational qualifications and experience
• External Load (Sling load) Rigging techniques operational experience
• Knowledge and experience in aerial firefighting operations
• HUET Certificate of Competency
• Dangerous Goods Awareness Certificate of Competency
• Certificate IV Aviation (Aircrewman) AVI40116 or AVI40119
• NVIS Aircrew member qualification
• Aircrew Member Instructor/training qualifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Emphasis on work/life balance

How to Apply

The role requires flexibility and working away from home base at short notice.