About Us
Queensland Government Air (QGAir) forms part of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Aviation Capability Group (ACG), and provides government aviation services specialising in both rotary and fixed-wing operations in support of the QPS and partner agencies in regular and emergency response operations across Queensland.
The Role
We are seeking highly skilled Aircrew Officers to join our dynamic rotary wing team in Townsville. You will assist the pilot to carry out all aeromedical, search and rescue, emergency and counter-disaster operations and other government support duties, conducting primary rescues, secondary inter-hospital transfers and counter-disaster work alongside frontline Queensland Government services.
Mandatory Requirements
- Dangerous Goods Awareness Training
- Crew Resource Management / Human Factors Training
- Minimum 100 hours logged Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) aircrew member experience
- CASA Aviation Class 2 Medical Certificate
- Winch Endorsement (from an approved Training and Checking Organisation)
- AVI40225 Certificate IV in Airborne Operations (or equivalent) with elective units in winching operations, non-pilot cockpit duties, NVIS operations, and helicopter landing site operations
- Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate including Level 6 English Language Proficiency
Highly Desirable
- AW139 type endorsement with relevant experience on type
- IFR Aircrew Officer Front Left Hand Seat (FLHS) experience
- HUET and Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) training
- SAR/EMS experience on AW139
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with 12.75% superannuation
- Salary sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount
- NVIS Allowance ($3,686.45 p.a.) and Fitness Level 1 – Crew Officer allowance (approx. $2,498 p.a.)
- Relocation assistance available
How to Apply
Applicants must pass the Aircrew Officer Physical Fitness test prior to appointment and annually thereafter. Applications remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/694255/26. Closing date: Thursday 1 October 2026. Apply via the link provided.