Training and Checking Aircrew Officer

Training and Checking Aircrew Officer

LifeFlight Australia is a leading aeromedical organisation dedicated to saving lives through rapid response medical services. Operating a fleet of helicopters and fixed‑wing aircraft, LifeFlight delivers critical care and emergency retrievals across Queensland and beyond. In addition to its lifesaving missions, LifeFlight runs a world‑class training academy, equipping aviation and medical professionals with the skills needed for high‑pressure environments. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of care and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Training and Checking Aircrew Officer to join our dedicated team at the LifeFlight Training Academy in Brisbane. This full‑time position operates on an equal‑time roster and includes the use of a company vehicle, with travel required to support our teams and training programmes.

In this vital role, you’ll help foster the highest standards of safety, skill, and professionalism across LifeFlight’s aeromedical and search and rescue operations by providing training and checking duties, while also delivering quality training and checking services to external clients.

Your expertise will play a key role in developing capable and confident Aircrew Officers who make a real difference in critical missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical training in both aircraft and simulator environments.
• Conduct checks to ensure compliance with CASA and LifeFlight operational standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and targeted coaching to support continuous professional growth.
• Maintain operational flying duties as an active Aircrew Officer.
• Oversee compliance, qualification management, and accurate training record keeping.

About You

• NVIS, Winch & Rappel, HUET/EBS, CRM, and Dangerous Goods qualifications.
• CASA Class 2 Medical and current Senior First Aid / CPR certification.
• SAR/EMS experience on B412 or AW139 aircraft.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a supportive and ethical approach.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, think creatively, and deliver results in dynamic environments.

Application Process

Candidates will be required to complete a Functionality Assessment within a two‑hour timeframe, which includes:

• Abdominal Strength Test: 30 sit‑ups in under 2 minutes.
• Upper Body Strength Test: 20 push‑ups in under 2 minutes.
• Safe Lifting Techniques: 5 kettlebell deadlifts.
• 1 km Equipment Transfer (16kg): under 10 minutes.
• 500 m Stretcher Carry (16kg): under 6 minutes.

Why LifeFlight?

• Meaningful Impact: Working with LifeFlight Australia provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. The organisation is dedicated to saving lives, delivering critical care services, and responding to emergencies.
• Collaboration & Support: We foster a culture of camaraderie and teamwork. Our aeromedical operations thrive on close collaboration between medical professionals, pilots, and support staff, all working together in high‑pressure environments.
• Salary Packaging Options: Employees can allocate up to $15,900 per Fringe Benefit Tax year towards general living expenses, enhancing financial flexibility and support.

At LifeFlight, we’re committed to serving all communities across Queensland and beyond. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply.

Note: the successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks, including a national police check, as a condition of employment. This position is only open to Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or those with unrestricted work rights in Australia. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Eligible candidates will need to be fully vaccinated against MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, and will be required to hold or obtain a Working with Children Blue Card (Queensland).

Applications close on Sunday, 11 January 2026.