Share this content on your favourite social media platform: Make a meaningful difference flying for the RFDS, where you can help those in need! Fly to provide the finest care in the furthest corner in QLD!ClassificationsTransport / Logistics / DriversAviationPermanent / Full TimeKey pointsJoin an iconic organisation with rewarding workOpportunities available throughout our QLD basesFly for a purpose with rewarding workDescriptionWhenever and wherever people in Queensland need us the most, we’re there. That’s how it’s been for almost a century. Join us to help us keep it that way. The RoleThe Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is looking for experienced and passionate pilots to operate our Beechcraft KingAir B200, B350 and B360 turboprop aircraft. You’ll be playing a vital role at the forefront of aeromedical aviation in providing dedicated aeromedical and primary health care services to regional and outback Queensland. In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding career operating a modern fleet of aircraft, with the benefit of being able to go home every day! Do you think that you have what it takes to be the next RFDS pilot? Apply now!Our BasesWe have eight Operational Bases in our network:Mt IsaRockhamptonRomaBrisbane Aeromedical PilotMake a meaningful difference flying for the RFDS, where you can help those in need! Fly to provide the finest care in the furthest corner in QLD!ClassificationsTransport / Logistics / DriversAviationPermanent / Full TimeKey pointsJoin an iconic organisation with rewarding workOpportunities available throughout our QLD basesFly for a purpose with rewarding workDescriptionWhenever and wherever people in Queensland need us the most, we’re there. That’s how it’s been for almost a century. Join us to help us keep it that way. The RoleThe Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is looking for experienced and passionate pilots to operate our Beechcraft KingAir B200, B350 and B360 turboprop aircraft. You’ll be playing a vital role at the forefront of aeromedical aviation in providing dedicated aeromedical and primary health care services to regional and outback Queensland. In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding career operating a modern fleet of aircraft, with the benefit of being able to go home every day! Do you think that you have what it takes to be the next RFDS pilot? Apply now!Our BasesWe have eight Operational Bases in our network:BundabergCharlevilleMt IsaTownsvilleRockhamptonRomaCairnsBrisbaneWho are we looking for?The RFDS in Queensland is looking for confident and capable team players to fly our essential services in the bush and along the coast. You will also have:Current Instrument Rating- Multi Engine Aircraft with four or more renewalsCurrent Australian ATPL / CPL and class 1 medical in Single Pilot Operations4000 hours flying time in total2000 hours as Pilot in Command1000 hours as Pilot in Command of Multi-engine aircraft200 hours as Pilot in Command at night200 hours instrument timeTurbine experienceFlexible in your preferred working locationAdditional Prerequisites:Australian Citizenship, Residency or approved work VisaAbility to obtain and hold a Blue CardAn Australian Command Multi Engine Instrument Rating, or military equivalentPhysically able to manage a level of manual handling, specifically handling of patients and equipment when requiredTo fly with us you will have:The requirement to attend a Simulator assessment in Maroochydore to demonstrate your skillsetSupport landing your RFDS career with new opportunities at a variety of our basesBenefits from a unique lifestyle only found when enjoying outback Queensland, while also putting your skillset to the test and help those in need throughout rural and remote communitiesAbility to form part of a highly skilled and motivated multidisciplinary team working with some of Australia’s finest health professionalsWhy Join Us?In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment to our mission, we offer you the unique opportunity to make a real impact in Queensland communities and play your part towards helping others. No one day is ever the same – with a workplace spanning thousands of kilometres through regional and outback Queensland, you’ll experience work and life like never before. Along with this, the RFDS also offers:Attractive remuneration including remote area incentives for eligible areas6 weeks Annual LeaveRetention bonus of 4% after just 2 years of serviceGratuity of $3,492 after 12 months and $5,238 after 2 years, for those based in Mt Isa, Roma and CharlevilleRemote area Payment of $4688Rent/Mortgage Assistance of up to $23,000 is availableRefuelling allowances of $905 per annum in Mt Isa, Townsville and Roma, and $1,813 in Bundaberg, Charleville and RockhamptonRelocation of up to $7,000Loss of Licence insuranceAbout us:The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases to those who live, work and travel throughout Queensland.The RFDS (Queensland Section) has a holistic recruitment and selection procedure that is run in a two-part process. We will always endeavour to keep you updated and informed at each stage of the process. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to provide best-practice procedures. Interested?Please submit an online application or to discuss opportunities please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Lachlan Otto on 0408 520 532 or at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au for more information.Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.As a condition of employment, candidates will need to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and provide proof of vaccinations or immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, whopping cough, chicken pox, and hepatitis (A and B).
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