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Aviation Pilots

The general skills and experience required are as follows:

Australian commercial pilots licence
Current command instrument rating (multi-engine) with two renewals
2000 hours as pilot-in-command
1000 hours as pilot-in-command of a multi-engined aircraft
200 hours night operations as pilot-in-command
Pilots with turbo-prop experience preferred
A sound work ethic
Demonstrable maturity and stability of employment
Excellent communication skills
A philosophy sympathetic to the ideals of the RFDS
An empathy for the bush and its people

Aviation

It is essential that candidates seeking employment with the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia understand that important emphasis is also given to the following Desirable Qualifications and Experience.

It is unlikely that any candidate will enjoy all of the characteristics listed below; nevertheless they form an important part of the recruitment process.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Current Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence

5000 hours as Pilot-in-Command

3000 hours as Pilot-in-Command of a multi-engined aircraft

500 hours as Pilot-in-Command at night

2000 hours as Pilot-in-Command of a turbo-prop or turbo-jet aircraft

Grade One Instructor Rating (Multi-engine) or military equivalent

Check Pilot Experience within a CAR 217 Organisation

Minimum eight Instrument Rating Renewals completed

Demonstrated willingness to reside within a remote area

Pilots with turbo-prop experience preferred