Take Your Career to New
Heights – Become an RFDS Line Pilot!
Ready for a role where every day is
an adventure?
At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section),
our Line Pilots are the heartbeat of our aeromedical operations—connecting
rural, regional, and remote communities to life-saving healthcare.
No two days
are the same.
You’ll face challenges, experience incredible highlights, and
make a real impact.
We’re expanding — and we want you
on board at our Broken Hill base.
Why you’ll love flying with
us - Our NEW Enterprise Agreement!
More Freedom.
More
Flexibility.
More Rewards.
- Competitive salary, once checked to line - $145,000+
- Earn more with paid overtime – $1,200 for working on an RDO
- Work-life balance built in - maximum rostered availability
of 168 hours per 28-day cycle
- Your time, your way - rosters published 28 days in
advance for ultimate flexibility
About You:
You’re a confident, capable team player who thrives in dynamic
environments.
You’re agile, focused and most importantly, you’re passionate
about making a difference.
To fly with us as a Line Pilot you will have the
essential requirements of:
- Australian CPL with ATPL subjects
- Multi engine command instrument rating
- Class 1 Medical
- Total time - 2500 Hours
- Total time in command - 2000 Hours
- Total time in command - multi engine – 500 hours
- Night experience - 100 Hours
- Instrument time - 100 Hours
- Australian citizenship, residency or an approved
work visa
In addition, it is desirable for our Line Pilots to
possess:
- Single Pilot experience
- Remote area flying experience
- Preferred 4 instrument proficiency checks
- Turbine experience is preferred but not required
- Past experience in working shifts over a 24-hour
period
In Return:
- Generous
salary packaging (boost take-home pay by 5–10%)
- Fitness
Passport – discounted gym access nationwide
- Relocation
assistance
- Up
to 6 weeks annual leave
- Work
with an iconic Australian organisation making a real difference
About Us:
The Royal
Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Eastern Section is part of one of
Australia’s most respected and trusted organisations, providing 24-hour
emergency aeromedical retrievals and essential healthcare to people living and
working in remote, rural, and regional communities.
We also deliver a
comprehensive range of primary and preventative health services — including GP
and nurse clinics, dental care, mental health support, alcohol and other drug
counselling, vaccinations, chronic disease management, and telehealth.
Our
pilots play a critical role in this mission, operating in challenging and
rewarding environments to ensure patients, clinicians, and essential equipment
reach some of the most remote parts of Australia safely and efficiently.
What are you waiting for,
jump on board, this could be the flight of your life!
To apply: Apply online at our website , please include your Cover Letter and CV.
If you are interested in reapplying, please email your CV and Cover Letter to
[email protected]
As a part of the Civil
Aviation Safety Regulations the role requires pre-employment drug and alcohol
testing.
Candidates are required to hold an Aviation Security Identification
Card (ASIC), a current Driver’s Licence and must undergo working with children
and police checks.
Some of our contracts require evidence of immunity or
vaccination against certain diseases.
Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as
individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Prospect Employer.
The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible.
We would therefore
advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
Required Skill Profession
Air Transportation Workers
📌 Line Pilot Various Locations Full Time (Ultimo)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service
📍 Ultimo