Fixed Wing PilotQueensland Government Air (QGAir)
Aircraft: Beechcraft King Air B360, Cessna CaravanLocation: Cairns or Mount Isa, Queensland, AustraliaType-rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
PIC Time1,000 hrs
Jet Time100 hrs
Multi-Engine500 hrs
About This Role
Queensland Police Service Aviation Capability Group seeks experienced fixed-wing pilots for their Cairns operations supporting government aviation and emergency services. The role involves flying modern Beechcraft King Air B360 turboprops and Cessna Caravans on lifesaving and emergency response missions across Queensland. The position offers competitive remuneration, relocation assistance, strong work-life balance, and opportunities to fly cutting-edge aircraft in a supportive team environment.
Requirements
- Current Australian Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating
- Instrument Rating Multi Engine Aeroplane (MEA)
- Minimum two Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs)
- Minimum 1500 hours total flying time
- Minimum 1000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
- Minimum 50 hours night flying
- Recent Fixed Wing Single-Pilot Experience (within 2 years)
- Current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) or eligibility
- Current Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
- Valid passport
- Desirable: Australian Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
- Desirable: 500 hours multi-engine PIC
- Desirable: 100 hours turbine experience
- Desirable: King Air aircraft experience
- Desirable: Remote and regional operations experience
- Desirable: B360 Type Rating
- Desirable: C208 Caravan experience