Line Pilot

Line Pilot - Pilatus PC-12

Full time permanent position available in Alice Springs.

Competitive Salary

6 weeks annual leave + Relocation Package + Salary Packaging.

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

Australia’s most reputable charity, RFDS provides 24-hour emergency, aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia. Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work or play. Currently in SA/NT, we operate a total of 22 aircrafts: 20 Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and 2 Pilatus PC-24 aircraft. across our bases in Alice Springs, Adelaide, Darwin and Port Augusta.

About this Opportunity

RFDS SA/NT’s Line Pilots are at the forefront of aeromedical aviation. Our Pilots are an integral part of a multi-disciplined crew in an organisation that prides itself in providing excellence in vital health care services to people living and working in regional, rural and remote central Australia. Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Flight Operations, as our next Line Pilot, you will be inspired to complete flight operations for aeromedical evacuations, inter-hospital patient transfers, and healthcare personnel charter flights across Northern Territory and South Australia. You'll work with the latest technology in aviation and alongside the best health professionals to provide emergency and primary health care to people in regional, rural, and remote communities across SA and NT. This will include emergency aeromedical flight services in the outback, delivering charter flights for our primary health care team and associated equipment and complete routine patient transfers.

About You

You are:

Reliable and responsive with a can-do attitude. Self-motivated with substantial organisational and decision-making capabilities, particularly in high pressure/stressful situations.

• Passionate about abiding to RFDS SA/NT values of care, integrity, collaboration, and innovation!
• To be considered for the role you require:

CASA CPL (A). Current IPC (3 renewals). Minimum 2000 total flight hours. Minimum 1500 hours in command. 100 hours of night flying experience. Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Recent single pilot IFR (within 2 years).

In addition to the above requirements, your application would be enhanced with:

Experience in operating aircraft in remote areas. Experience flying PC12 or PC24 aircraft. Knowledge of rural and remote Australia. Experience and training in emergency retrieval practices.

• Experience operating a turbine engine aircraft
• Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to grow and develop your career with RFDS SA/NT. We offer a range of benefits including generous salary packaging options, 6 weeks annual leave, relocation assistance, and a supportive, safety-focused team culture dedicated to making a genuine difference in the lives of people across regional, rural and remote Australia.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications close 04 Oct 2026. Please note we do not accept late applications, or applications submitted via email. We reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date, so interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible. RFDS SA/NT has mandatory vaccination requirements and, as part of the recruitment process, applicants may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a national police clearance and medical assessment. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.