QinetiqAustraliaPublished:Published 1 week agoCaptain / CommanderNot specified
QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.
Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs, part of QinetiQ’s Threat Representation business unit, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.
We are currently looking for an experienced King Air Pilot (B200) to join our Bushfire and flood-mapping reconnaissance teams based in Jandakot (WA).
As an experienced senior King Air pilot you will be responsible for deploying the aircraft and an infrared line scanner operator into an operational environment searching for and mapping fire and flood areas.
Liaising with government agencies and emergency services you will be responsible for ensuring the aircraft completes its required tasks.

As a Senior King Air Pilot your day to day role will see you;

• Support the delivery of the contract and supporting our pilot team
• Be available for on call (short notice 1 - 2 hrs) deployment
• Captain the B200 King Air in support of Aerial Survey Mapping
• Respond to requests of your scanning operator and on-ground support services
• Collaborate with your team to plan and deliver the mission
• Travel to country areas that may include overnight stays

What you will bring;

• A minimum of 2000 hrs
• At least 1500 hrs of PIC time and 500 hrs of Multi Engine time
• Recent experience of single pilot operations and at least 500 hrs in the B200
• A current CPL
• A current class 1 medical
• Excellent communication skills

What you will receive;

• A permanent flying opportunity with ongoing training
• A career opportunity within a global defence company
• A role that will see you take part in unique aviation experiences

To be considered for this role you will need;

• To be located within 0.5 - 1hr of Jandakot Airfield
• A willingness to work on call at short notice on a year round roster
• High levels of awareness and a safety first attitude
• Experience of aerial survey projects in potentially challenging terrain

If you have any questions about the role or would like to know more please contact Ruth Harrison - Talent Acquisition Specialist - 07 3031 0233 or email rlharrison@qinetiq.com.au
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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers’ advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

As a Senior King Air Pilot your day to day role will see you;

• Support the delivery of the contract and supporting our pilot team
• Be available for on call (short notice 1 - 2 hrs) deployment
• Captain the B200 King Air in support of Aerial Survey Mapping
• Respond to requests of your scanning operator and on-ground support services
• Collaborate with your team to plan and deliver the mission
• Travel to country areas that may include overnight stay

To be considered for this role you will need;

• To be located within 0.5 - 1hr of Jandakot Airfield
• A willingness to work on call at short notice on a year round roster
• High levels of awareness and a safety first attitude
• Experience of aerial survey projects in potentially challenging terrai