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, Cessna 500 Series Citations, Bell 412, 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 an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Helicopter Pilot to to join our Bell 412 operations in New South Wales, Australia.

The right candidate will have the ability to work in a team environment conducting aerial firefighting and flood response, crew/equipment transport, reconnaissance, search and rescue, disaster mitigation and related operations in support of emergency services. They must have a strong focus on safety and customer service.

The role requires flexibility and working away from home base at short notice, and offers competitive salary and a emphasis on work/ life balance on offer.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Australian CPL(H)
• 3000 hrs. Rotary Experience
• Australian Class 1 Medical
• HUET
• CRM
• Dangerous Goods Awareness
• Low Level Firefighting rating
• Low Level Sling Load Rating
• Minimum 3 year and 500 hours experience in remote area and unimproved landing area operations.
• Minimum 3 year and 500 hours background in Part 138 Aerial work operations including firefighting, SAR/ EMS and/ or external load operations
• The right to live and work in Australia

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Winch / Personnel hoist operations Rating
• Night VFR Rating
• NVIS Rating
• Multi Engine Instrument Rating
• Instructor / Flight Examiner qualifications