Role Summary

Aircrew Officer

Touring | Part-Time | Fixed-Term | Training Responsibilities

Who We Are

Offshore Services Australasia (OSA) is a leading provider of helicopter services to Australian offshore industry. We operate multiple helicopter types from bases across Australia, supporting several major oil and gas producers.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Aircrew Officer to join OSA in a part-time, touring position with training responsibilities. This position is being offered on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

As part of the role, the successful candidate will undertake operational Aircrew Officer duties while also supporting the training, development and ongoing proficiency of Technical Crew. Candidates must therefore have the appropriate experience, qualifications and capability to perform a trainer function in addition to their operational ACO responsibilities.

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 you can be exposed to demanding and complex tasks, while working under stressful conditions. The likelihood of exposure 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.

Key Responsibilities

- Undertake training responsibilities for Technical Crew, supporting competency, development and ongoing operational proficiency.
- Maintain dual qualifications – Aircrew Officer & Rescue Crew Officer.




- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Conduct safe flight operations complying with company operations manuals and relevant regulations.
- Assist the Aircrew Officer/Utility Hoist Operator in the management of the aircraft rear cabin during flying operations.
- Conduct appropriate flight and safety briefings.
- Thorough knowledge of all search and rescue equipment and operating in a safe, reliable manner.
- Complete appropriate pre-flight & post flight inspection and documentation.
- Conduct aircraft flight preparation and post-flight husbandry.
- Report on all operational and maintenance safety deficiencies and assist with replacement of unserviceable equipment.
- Render appropriate first aid where necessary and the ability to be performed under demanding conditions.
- Able to travel to all our bases, including training and deployment locations.
- Be able to complete the Company fitness test on a periodic basis.
- A visible safety champion who will challenge unsafe acts and pursue improvements in safety culture and behaviour.
- May be assigned other tasks and duties as required to support the business.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

About You

Essential Qualifications:

- Current CASA Class II Medical.
- Current Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen (HLTAID015).
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011).
- Current Flight Radiotelephone Operators Licence.
- CASA approved hoist endorsement under CASR PART 133/138.
- SLS Bronze Medallion or Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).
- Current Class 1 driver licence.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Certificate IV in Aviation (CASA compliance).
- SAR/EMS experience.
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) and Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS).
- NVIS qualification and night operation experience.
- FLIR imagery systems experience.

Skills / Experience:

- At least 18 years of age at the time of selection.
- Minimum 500 hours of aircrew experience.
- Demonstrated experience and capability in Technical Crew training.




- 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:

- Strong instructional, coaching and mentoring capability.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety.
- Proactive in maintaining physical fitness and mental wellbeing.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.
- Collaborative, with a robust team-focused approach.
- Resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Respectful and skilled in interactions with others.

Eligibility

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

The successful applicant may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including criminal history and employment verification. Information collected will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.

Recruitment Agencies

We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.

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