Take Your Career to New Heights – Become an RFDS Line Pilot!
Ready for a role where every day is an adventure? 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. You'll face challenges, experience incredible highlights, and make a real impact.
We're expanding — and we want you on board at our Dubbo and Broken Hill bases.
Why you'll love flying with us - Our NEW Enterprise Agreement!
More Freedom. More Flexibility. More Rewards.
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
Your time, your way - rosters published 28 days in advance for ultimate flexibility
About You:
You're a confident, capable team player who thrives in dynamic environments. You're agile, focused and most importantly, you're passionate about making a difference.
To fly with us as a Line Pilot you will have the essential requirements of:
Australian CPL with ATPL subjects
Multi engine command instrument rating
Class 1 Medical
Total time - 2500 Hours
Total time in command - 2000 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
In addition, it is desirable for our Line Pilots to possess:
Single Pilot experience
Remote area flying experience
Preferred 4 instrument proficiency checks
Turbine experience is preferred but not required
Past experience in 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
About Us:
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Eastern Section is part of one of Australia's most respected and trusted organisations, providing 24-hour emergency aeromedical retrievals and essential healthcare to people living and working in remote, rural, and regional communities. We also deliver a comprehensive range of primary and preventative health services — including GP and nurse clinics, dental care, mental health support, alcohol and other drug counselling, vaccinations, chronic disease management, and telehealth. Our pilots play a critical role in this mission, operating in challenging and rewarding environments to ensure patients, clinicians, and essential equipment reach some of the most remote parts of Australia safely and efficiently.
What are you waiting for, jump on board, this could be the flight of your life!
To apply: Apply online at our website www.flyingdoctor.org.au/careers, please include your Cover Letter and CV. If you are interested in reapplying, please email your CV and Cover Letter to careers@rfdsse.org.au
As a part of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations the role requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), a current Driver's Licence and must undergo working with children and police checks. Some of our contracts require evidence of immunity or vaccination against certain diseases.
Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.