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 seeking resilient and motivated pilots to join the flight operations team in Richmond, NSW. The role requires some flexibility however we offer a competitive salary in conjunction with a work/life balanced roster. There are also training, aircraft type transfer and development opportunities.

You will have a unique opportunity to protect and support communities flying multi-role specialised aircraft. Tasks include air transport, ISR, Bird Dog and Air Attack on firefighting, flood response, search and rescue and disaster relief operations.

Training will be provided for the right applicant.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Australian CPL(A)

• Australian IR-MEA
• Australian Class 1 Medical
• 2000 hours Total Time (A)
• 1000 hours Command (A)
• The legal right to live and work in Australia

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Aerial Firefighting/Application operations
• Agricultural/Mustering/Low Level Rating
• 500 hours MEA Command
• Cessna 560 or Beechcraft BE350 Type Rating
• Instructor / Flight Examiner qualifications
• ATPL(A)