Job Description
🚁 R44 Helicopter Pilot
Location: Narrabri NSW
Company: Northwest Helicopters
Position Type: Full-Time/Contract
Start Date: ASAP
About Us
Northwest Helicopters is a growing operator providing aerial services including Feral animal control, charter and low-level survey work. We value precision, safety, and professionalism. As we expand, we are looking for a dedicated and safety-conscious R44 Helicopter Pilot to join our team.
The Role
This position involves a variety of operational flying, including:
- Low-level aerial survey
- Various Charter
- Feral Animal Control
- Maintain Aircraft and hanger Cleanliness
- General R44 operations in regional and remote areas
This is a full-time role with most flying conducted locally , so you’ll be home most nights
Minimum Requirements
- Valid Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter (CPL-H)
- R44 Type Rating
- 800+ Hours Total Time
- Demonstrated low-level flight experience
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Completed Dangerous Goods (DG) awareness course
- Valid First Aid certificate
- Valid ASIC Card
- Current DAMP Test
- Nil Accident history
- Valid Manual Drivers licence
- Strong communication and situational awareness
- Ability to work independently and in remote field conditions
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Low level flying Eg; Aerial Culling, Mustering, Surveys.
- Firearms licence/Firearms Experience
- Basic Mechanical knowledge/Helicopter Servicing Eg; 50hr Maintenance Authority
- Positive attitude and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Willingness to assist with ground operations when required
- Need to be able to work independently and always mindful of the companies best interests.
We Offer
- Industry-competitive salary with room for growth
- A safety-first culture and supportive team
- Exposure to varied operational flying and real-world experience
- Based in Narrabri, great community with modern facilities.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and flight hours breakdown
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you hold a current Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Immediate start, Night shift,