Take Your Career to New Heights – Become an RFDS Line Pilot!
At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), our Line Pilots are the heartbeat of our aeromedical operations — connecting rural, regional and remote communities to life-saving healthcare. No two days are the same. We’re expanding, and we want you on board at our Broken Hill base.
Why You’ll Love Flying With Us
- Competitive salary, once checked to line — $145,000+
- Earn more with paid overtime — $1,200 for working on an RDO
- Work-life balance built in — maximum rostered availability of 168 hours per 28-day cycle
- Rosters published 28 days in advance for ultimate flexibility
Essential Requirements
- Australian CPL with ATPL subjects
- Multi-engine command instrument rating
- Class 1 Medical
- Total time — 2,500 hours
- Total time in command — 2,000 hours
- Total time in command, multi-engine — 500 hours
- Night experience — 100 hours
- Instrument time — 100 hours
- Australian citizenship, residency or an approved work visa
Desirable
- Single pilot experience
- Remote area flying experience
- Preferred 4 instrument proficiency checks
- Turbine experience preferred but not required
- Past experience working shifts over a 24-hour period
In Return
- Generous salary packaging (boost take-home pay by 5–10%)
- Fitness Passport — discounted gym access nationwide
- Relocation assistance
- Up to 6 weeks annual leave
- Work with an iconic Australian organisation making a real difference
How to Apply
Apply online including your cover letter and CV. The role requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates must hold an ASIC and a current driver’s licence, and must undergo working with children and police checks. Some contracts require evidence of immunity or vaccination against certain diseases.