Location:
Essendon, VIC, AU, 3041
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Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Aircrew Officer- Essendon
Full-time opportunity
Servicing Ambulance Victoria Contract
About the role
A fixed base opportunity currently exists for an Aircrew Officer to join our Aviation & Critical Services team in Essendon, supporting our operations in Ambulance Victoria.
As part of this role, you will:
Maintain flying currency and conduct safe flight operations complying with CASR, contractual and company policies and procedures.
Report promptly on all operations and maintenance deficiencies.
Complete pre-flight and post-flight documentation.
Interact successfully with Aircrew, client staff, Medical Transport Specialists and stakeholders.
Operate safely and efficiently in a small team environment.
Assist the medical team in providing critical interventions, patient management and care.
Provide accurate visual observation and information to the Pilot of flight relevant data including clearances, personnel movements and flight safety related issues.
Maintain readiness of operational role equipment.
Perform the duties of an Aircrew Officer/Hoist Operator during HEMS and SAR missions.
Assist with the ongoing maintenance and inspection of base and role equipment.
Conduct aircraft flight preparation and post-flight husbandry.
Ensure security and safe configuration of cabin and equipment.
Remain current in medical assistant skills; and
Assist with medical equipment readiness and custodial duties within ability.
About You
Essential requirements:
Five hundred (500) hours experience as an Aircrew Officer;
Hoist operator endorsements held for greater than twelve (12) months, with appropriate experience, or military endorsement;
NVIS endorsement and experience;
One hundred and fifty (150) hours experience in EMS;
Current HUET with EBS;
Senior First Aid/Advanced Resus;
Hold a CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate;
Certificate IV in Aviation AVI40116 (Aircrewman) or AVI40119 (Aircrew Officer), or Certificate IV in Airborne Operations (AVI40225);
Ability to relocate to within 30 mins of Essendon, VIC;
Work as an integral part of a small, high performance team;
Be an enthusiastic, focused professional with a growth mindset.
Desirable requirements:
AW139 experience
Front Left Seat experience
HEMS experience.
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
What sets us apart at Babcock?
Babcock offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can drive change and grow your career;
We promote and foster training and development;
Central to Babcock’s core values are those of health, safety and environment, and diversity;
The opportunity to be a part of something BIG!
Who we are
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.
Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.
We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.
Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:
Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
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