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 Aircrew Officers to join its rotary wing team in Townsville, assisting pilots with aeromedical, search and rescue, emergency and counter-disaster operations, including primary rescues, interhospital transfers and counter-disaster work.

Essential Requirements Dangerous Goods Awareness Training

Crew Resource Management / Human Factors Training

Minimum 100 hours logged NVIS aircrew member experience

CASA Aviation Class 2 Medical Certificate

Winch Endorsement from an approved Training and Checking Organisation

AVI40225 Certificate IV in Airborne Operations (or equivalent), including winching, non-pilot cockpit duties, NVIS and helicopter landing site operations





Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate, Level 6 English Language Proficiency Desirable AW139 type endorsement with relevant experience

IFR Aircrew Officer Front Left Hand Seat (FLHS) experience

HUET and Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) training

SAR/EMS experience on AW139 Advantages 12.75% superannuation

Salary sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount

NVIS allowance ($3,686.45 p.a.) and Fitness Level 1 Crew Officer allowance (approx. $2,498 p.a.)

Relocation assistance available How to Apply Applicants must pass the Aircrew Officer Physical Fitness Test prior to appointment and annually thereafter.

Contact: Mark Dainer, [email protected]. Applications assessed on a regular basis, closing 1 October 2026.

📌 Aircrew Officer (Townsville)
🏢 Aviation Careers Australia
📍 Townsville