Aircrew Officer

Aircrew Officer

Touring

Who we are

Offshore Services Australasia (OSA) is the leading supplier of helicopters services to the Australian Offshore industry. We operate multiple helicopter types from several bases throughout Australia providing support to several major oil and gas producers.

About the role

Role Summary

The role of an Aircrew Officer is a technical crew role proficient in the technique necessary to perform Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical, Rappelling, Sling Loading, Passenger Transport and Winching Operations. The Aircrew Officer is responsible to the aircraft captain for the safe and efficient management of the aircraft's rear cabin and during flying operations.

The role is performed in various onshore and offshore environments, where it shares the common objective to render assistance to personnel in emergency situations. At times, crews can be exposed to demanding and complex tasks, while working under stressful conditions. Whether SAR or EMS, the likelihood of exposer to traumatic and challenging situations are real and need to be considered when entering this line of work.

In an environment to meet client needs, certain contracts may call for diverse requirements where Aircrew Officer are expected to safely and successfully cover all facets of the position regardless of the contract. In addition, crews are required to cover various work practices (rosters) that entail day and night operations all year round. Proficiency training is a core part of the role, as is physical fitness and resilience to work under pressure.

Essential:

• Current CASA – Class II medical,
• Current Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen (HLTAID015),
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011),
• Flight Radiotelephone Operators License (current),
• Must hold CASA approved hoist endorsement under CASR PART 133/13.

Desirable:

• Cert IV in Aviation (CASA compliance),
• SAR/EMS Experience,
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (H.U.E.T) & Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS),
• SLS Bronze Medallion & Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue),
• NVIS qualified & Night Operation Experience,
• FLIR imagery systems Experience.

Skills / Experience:

• Possess a current class 1 driver’s license,
• Be over 18yrs of age at time of selection,
• Minimum 500hrs aircrew experience,
• Pass Company physical fitness assessments as required,
• Effective communication, planning and organisation skills,
• Excellent critical thinking skills,
• Working knowledge of all relevant IT systems,
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a complex and urgent environment.

Attributes / Behaviours:

• Actively demonstrates Safety as a priority,
• Initiative-taking in maintaining physical fitness and mental wellbeing,
• Growth mindset in learning,
• Collaborator with a collective team approach to tasks,
• Resilience to working under pressure,
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
• Flexible and Adaptable approach,
• Respectful to others.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

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Diversity & Inclusion

At OSA, we celebrate diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature-aged workers, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.