EC130 Utility Pilot – Australia

Line Pilot

Meridian Helicopters
Garbutt QLD 4814
$75,000 – $90,000 a year – Full-time
Job details
Salary

$75,000 – $90,000 a year

Job Type
Full-time

Full Job Description

PILOT

MERIDIAN HELICOPTERS is one of Australia’s most professional and respected helicopter aerial work operators, specialising in electrical high voltage transmission powerline maintenance and construction with bases across the country. Meridian Helicopters is a proudly 100% Australian owned and operated company.

Meridian Helicopters operates EC135, AS350 and BO105 Helicopters from bases in Queensland and

South Australia specialising in high quality safe powerline operations. Meridian Helicopters is seeking an experienced helicopter pilot to join our team.

The primary task that the successful applicant will be required to conduct is emergency and programmed powerline inspection operations as part of a small team operating throughout

Queensland and South Australia. Flying operations will also extend to the full range of powerline maintenance work depending on the successful candidates existing experience and progress through the company’s training system. The position will be full time and Townsville based.

The minimum requirements are:

  • Commercial Helicopter Pilot’s Licence
  • Class 1 medical
  • 2 500 hours PIC RW
  • 1000 hours turbine engine
  • 250 hours PIC Squirrel
  • 250 hours PIC EC130
  • 100 hours Powerline Inspection
  • 3 year nil accident or insurance claim record
  • Current ASIC
  • Current Alcohol and Other Drugs awareness training (DAMP)
  • Current Dangerous Goods Awareness certificate
  • Current Flying in the Wire Environment certificate
  • Current Crew Resource Management certificate
  • Current First Aid certificate

Desirable Attributes:

  • IT and administration skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Rotating roster

Source: Indeed