Aeromedical Pilot – Primary Health Care (Roma, QLD)

✈️ The mission

As a Primary Health Care Pilot, you’ll fly RFDS aircraft to connect remote Queensland communities with essential clinicians, with a dedicated focus on transporting obstetric and gynaecological services. You’ll ensure safe, efficient operations in accordance with company procedures and aviation regulations while contributing to a strong safety and teamwork culture.

• Operate RFDS aircraft safely and compliantly under company procedures and CASA regulations.
• Prepare aircraft for flight, including refuelling and replenishing oxygen supplies.
• Complete all operational and regulatory documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain current operational knowledge, systems proficiency and base records.
• Champion an engaged safety culture and collaborate effectively with clinical teams.

🧭 What you’ll bring

• Current multi‑engine instrument rating with four renewals.
• Current Australian ATPL or CPL, plus Class 1 medical.
• 2,500 hours total time; 1,000 hours multi‑engine; 100 hours PIC at night; 200 hours instrument; and 50 hours on type or similar.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or valid working rights.
• Strong situational awareness, sound decision‑making and the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check).

Pre-employment checks include:

• Current unrestricted Queensland driver’s licence.
• Evidence of required vaccinations or immunity.
• Eligibility for an ASIC.
• Drug and alcohol testing.
• Blue Card application/verification.
• Pre-offer simulator assessment in Bundaberg or on the Sunshine Coast.

🧰 Your operating environment

• Base: Roma, supporting regional and outback Queensland communities.
• Primary Health Care outreach transporting obstetric and gynaecological specialists and clinical teams.
• Aircraft: Beechcraft King Air B200 within RFDS Queensland’s fleet (B200, B350CHW, B360).
• Work pattern: 14 shifts per month.

🌟 What’s on offer

• Starting salary of $116,289.39 plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,500.
• Six weeks annual leave.
• Relocation assistance up to $7,000 and temporary accommodation support while relocating.
• Orientation allowance from $300 per week.
• Remote Area Package including rent/mortgage assistance of $320/week plus, after 12 months of service, a gratuity of $3,923.36 (increasing annually) and a $4,688 Remote Area Payment.
• Retention bonus after two years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
• Novated leasing options, private health insurance discounts, Fitness Passport membership and RemServ Rewards cashback benefits.

📨 How to apply

Ready to make a measurable impact in remote healthcare while progressing your King Air career? Apply now with your resume and credentials.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia can be considered.