About The Company Queensland Government Air (QGAir) forms part of the Queensland Police Service Aviation Capability Group, providing rotary and fixed wing government aviation services in support of the QPS and partner agencies.

About The Role QGAir is seeking experienced helicopter pilots to join its dynamic rotary wing team in Cairns, flying single-pilot IFR in multi-engine AW139 helicopters within a multi-crew setting conducting emergency medical, search and rescue and counter-disaster operations.

Essential Requirements Current Australian CPL (Helicopter)

Completion of ATPL subjects (Helicopter)

Low Level Rating

Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating – 3 renewals

Minimum 2,500 hours total time

Minimum 1,500 hours PIC helicopter

Minimum 200 hours night PIC helicopter

Minimum 500 hours multi-engine PIC helicopter





Minimum 1,200 hours turbine helicopter

ASIC (held or eligible to hold)

Current Class 1 Aviation Medical Desirable Current Australian ATPL

NVIS rating with 100+ hours NVIS operations

AW139 type rating

Current Australian passport Benefits Competitive salary package, negotiated with successful candidates

12.75% superannuation and salary sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount

Relocation assistance available How to Apply Multiple permanent positions available.

Contact: Anthony Caines, [email protected]. Closing date 24 September 2026.

📌 Helicopter Pilot (Cairns)
🏢 Aviation Careers Australia
📍 Cairns