The Role

• The 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 will play a vital role facilitating life-saving care for communities across 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 after every shift

Our Bases

We have eight operational bases in our network:

• Mount Isa
• Charleville
• Roma
• Townsville
• Rockhampton
• Bundaberg
• Cairns
• Brisbane

Who are we looking for?

The RFDS in Queensland is looking for confident and capable team players to fly our state-of-the-art aircraft to ensure Queenslanders can access care when they need it most.

You will also have:

• Current Instrument Rating- Multi Engine Aircraft with four or more renewals
• Current Australian ATPL / CPL and class 1 medical in Single Pilot Operations
• 4,000 hours flying time in total
• 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command
• 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command of Multi-engine aircraft
• 200 hours as Pilot in Command at night
• 200 hours instrument time
• Turbine experience
• Flexible in your preferred working location

Additional Prerequisites:

• Australian Citizenship, Residency or approved work Visa
• Ability to obtain and hold a Blue Card
• If you do not hold a QLD drivers licence you will need to apply for a CRN
• An Australian Command Multi Engine Instrument Rating, or military equivalent
• Physically able to manage a level of manual handling, specifically handling of patients and equipment when required

To fly with us you will have:

• The requirement to attend a Simulator assessment in Maroochydore to demonstrate your skillset
• Support landing your RFDS career with new opportunities at a variety of our bases
• Benefits from a unique lifestyle only found when enjoying outback Queensland, while also putting your skillset to the test to help those in need throughout rural and remote communities
• Ability to form part of a highly skilled and motivated multidisciplinary team working with some of Australia’s finest health professionals