About Coulson Aviation Australia

Coulson Aviation Australia is a subsidiary of global aerial firefighting company Coulson Aviation and supports Australian States and Emergency Service Organisations with the provision of heavy aircraft and experienced team members.

Coulson Aviation operates across the world with a fleet of large aerial firefighting assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet of Boeing 737 FIRELINERS™, C-130 Hercules fire bombers, CH47D Chinooks, UH60 Blackhawks and Sikorsky helicopters we have the ability to run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation Australia also operate and manage New South Wales Rural Fire Service-owned aircraft in all aspects of maintenance, fleet support systems and management, and operating personnel.

For more information about Coulson Aviation Australia visit www.coulsonaviation.com.au

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are currently seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Single Pilot Captains to join our Citation V operations in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to work in a unique aviation role and team environment, supporting emergency service operations in a multi-role, mission oriented aircraft. Missions may include crew/equipment transport, reconnaissance and intel scanning, Birddog/lead plane operations, Air Attack and observation in support of firefighting and/or flood response, search and rescue, disaster mitigation and related operations in support of emergency services.

This role requires flexibility and the possibility of working away from home base at short notice and offers competitive salary and an emphasis on work/ life balance. It is therefore preferred the successful applicant live within daily driving distance to Richmond RAAF airbase.

The experience required for this position are a guideline only and Coulson Aviation encourage anyone who feels they could successfully operate in this unique aviation environment to apply as training will be provided to the successful applicant.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Australian ATPL(A)
• 2000 hrs. Pilot In Command Experience
• 500 hours PIC IFR Experience
• Australian Class 1 Medical
• Low Level Rating
• Dangerous Goods Awareness
• The right to live and work in Australia

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Firefighting or similar aerial work experience or knowledge
• Cessna 500 Series Type Rating
• Cessna 500 Series Single Pilot Rating
• Instructor / Flight Examiner qualifications