Captain - Cessna 208 Caravan
Government / Defence / Aerospace
Cessna
Cessna 208 Caravan
Employment - Contract; 24 months, possible extension
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Government of New South Wales
Government of New South Wales-
Government / Defence / Aerospace
Captain - Cessna 208 Caravan
- Non-Rated
Cessna
Cessna 208 Caravan
Employment - Contract; 24 months, possible extension
Minimum requirements
| Total time | 2000 hours |
| Turbine | 100 hours |
| Type rating | Not required (Training Provided) |
Flight time notes
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| License | CPL, IR |
| Lic. Authority | CASA |
| Medical | Class 1 |
| ICAO English Level | 4 |
| Covid-19 Vaccination | Not specified |
Additional requirements
- Night VFR, low level rating, command instrument rating with 2D and 3D
- Knowledge of Air Operations in relation to fire management and mitigation, or the ability to gain the essential requirements to undertake this role
- In-depth knowledge and experience in aerial work operations that effect the agency
- Highly developed aviation skills particularly in remote terrain. The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team in all aspects of the role
Preferred
- Aerial Application rating (aeroplane)
- Fire spotting/air attack experience
- C208B experience
- Garmin G1000 experience
- Previous mustering experience
- Extensive bush strip and remote area experience
Base location
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Australia | Oceania
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BWU - Sydney
Job description
This is a great opportunity to join the National Parks and Wildlife Service Flight Team (ParkAir) as a Fixed Wing Pilot. You will be responsible for ensuring all operations comply with CASA regulations as well as department policies, develop flight plans, provide specialised aviation operations including fire management, feral animal management, disaster relief, flora and fauna survey as well as the transport of personnel and equipment.
The position requires an extensive knowledge of the capabilities and specifications of the particular aircraft that are flown in the Flight Unit, Cessna 208B EX (G1000 panel). Low level flying experience is required for this role.
Taskings regularly involve VFR, IFR and low-level operations in the same day.
Frequent travel around the state and overnight stays will be required in this role.
Compensation & benefits
- Salary of $124,802 plus superannuation and leave loading
Equal Opportunity employer
Government of New South Wales is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Base Location
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Australia | Oceania
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BWU - Sydney
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