Pilot- Aeromedical

About the Role

Use your expertise to deliver lifesaving healthcare across Queensland, where every flight has purpose and every tasking matters.

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and play a critical role in delivering vital healthcare to communities across coastal, regional and remote Queensland. As an RFDS Aeromedical Pilot, you'll be an integral member of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, combining aviation excellence with a genuine purpose.

Our Fleet

RFDS Queensland operates a fleet of 25 aircraft, including 16 Beechcraft King Air B200s, 4 King Air B350CHWs, and 5 King Air B360s. The RFDS (Queensland Section) delivers essential aeromedical, primary healthcare and 24/7 telehealth services across regional, rural and remote Queensland through emergency retrievals, primary health clinics, mental health services, mobile dental programs and virtual care solutions.

Our Role

Located at our RFDS Rockhampton Base, you will support our Aeromedical team with emergency retrievals and interfacility transfers. This role is a permanent, full-time role working 14 shifts per 28 days. Our roster is a mix of both day and night shifts Monday to Sunday.

What You'll Do

• Operate RFDS aircraft safely and in accordance with company procedures and aviation regulations
• Prepare aircraft for flight, including refuelling and replenishment of oxygen supplies
• Support healthcare teams with patient and equipment transfers
• Assist with loading and unloading patients, stretchers and medical equipment
• Complete operational and regulatory documentation
• Maintain operational knowledge, systems and base records
• Contribute to a strong safety and teamwork culture

Essential Requirements

• Current Instrument Rating - Multi Engine Aircraft with four or more renewals
• Current Australian ATPL / CPL
• Current Class 1 Aviation Medical
• 4000 hours flying time in total
• 2500 hours as Pilot in Command
• 2000 hours as Pilot in Command of Multi-engine aircraft
• 200 hours as Pilot in Command at night
• 200 hours instrument time
• Turbine experience
• Recent single-pilot flying experience within the last 2 to 5 years (highly desirable)
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or valid working rights

Benefits

• Starting salary of $155,052 plus superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500
• Six weeks annual leave
• Refuelling allowances
• Relocation assistance of up to $7,000
• Temporary accommodation and support while relocating
• Orientation allowance from $300 per week
• Retention bonus after two years of service
• Employee Assistance Program, novated leasing options, private health insurance discounts, Fitness Passport membership, RemServ Rewards

How to Apply

Applications for this role close on 21st of August 2026, however, shortlisting and screening processes may begin before this date. If you would like any further information, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au or call 07 3852 7553.