Aircrew Officer – StarFlight

Company: LifeFlight Australia
Location: Hobart TAS
Type: Full time
Posted: 11 hours ago

Description

StarFlight Australia — a joint venture between LifeFlight Australia, and Linfox group —delivers specialist helicopter operations for Medical Transport, Search and Rescue, Aerial Law enforcement, and Aerial firefighting across Australia. Our skilled crews and state-of-the-art aircraft operate to the highest safety and performance standards possible, ensuring vital missions are carried out with precision, professionalism, and care.

About the Role

As a result of a promotion within the team, we are seeking a new Aircrew Officer to join our team based at Cambridge Aerodrome in Hobart.

We’re seeking a highly skilled, and outcome focussed ACO to deliver rapid aeromedical interventions, police response and search & rescue operations in Australia’s most challenging setting. From day one, you’ll serve as the vital link in Tasmania’s health and Police network. Saving lives and improving patient outcomes for isolated regional and remote communities.

Working a 4 on/4 off roster, you’ll take on front-left seat and rear cabin duties for critical missions. These include:

- Winch operations over land and water
- Primary response tasks
- Search and rescue (SAR) missions
- Inter-facility transfers

About You

You will have a demonstrated background in aeromedical retrieval, search and rescue, or aerial law enforcement/military, and are looking for your next challenge. Along with excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in being part of a team,



you will be comfortable offering operational support including administrative and other non-flight tasks.

Key Accountabilities

As an Aircrew Officer, your key accountabilities are to:

- Assist the pilot to carry out all aeromedical, search and rescue, emergency and counter disaster operations and other government support duties.
- Ensure the Captain is promptly advised on all matters affecting the safety, serviceability or effectiveness of the aircraft or the operation.
- Carry out all duties and training in accordance with the StarFlight Australia’s Operations Manual.
- Assist in ensuring that all flight and task documentation is accurately completed and that all crews are adequately briefed and de briefed on any deficiencies promptly addressed.
- Undertake and support operational duties during emergencies and disasters as necessary.

Mandatory Requirements

- A safety-first attitude
- Enthusiasm and a drive to achieve and maintain the highest level of competency for Medical Transport and Emergency Service Operations
- Hold or to obtain a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) Tasmania
- Domiciled within 2 hours drive of Hobart
- Minimum 500 hours as a Helicopter Aircrew Officer
- Certificate IV Aviation – Aircrew Officer
- SAR / EMS experience on B412 or EC/H145
- Winch Endorsement
- CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate




- Level 2 Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Qualification
- Crew Resource Management / Human Factors
- Ability to pass the LifeFlight Functionality Assessment (ACO)

Highly Desirable

- Minimum 100 hours NVIS experience, including night winching
- Front Left Hand Seat Operations (IFR)
- AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator’s Certificate)
- FLIR operations
- Be fully vaccinated against MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B

Functionality Assessment

The Functionality Test for the ACO role is made of the following components and is to be completed within a two (2) hour timeframe.

- Assessment 1 – Abdominal Strength Test – 30 sit-ups under 2 minutes
- Assessment 2 – Upper Body Strength Test – 20 push-ups under 2 minutes
- Assessment 3 – Safe lifting techniques – 5 kettlebell deadlifts
- Assessment 4 – 1km Equipment Transfer (16kg) – under 10 minutes
- Assessment 5 – 500m Stretcher Carry (16kg) – under 6 minutes

What’s in it for you?

Work/Life Balance: Enjoy genuine work-life balance with a predictable 4-on/4-off roster that lets you plan life around your schedule. Based in Hobart, you’ll enjoy the best of Tasmania—spectacular hikes, pristine beaches, a thriving food and wine scene, plus great schools, affordable housing, and a safe, welcoming community—so you and your family can make the most of your downtime in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.

Operational Excellence: StarFlight Australia is a partnership between LifeFlight Australia and the Linfox group of companies, combining aviation, medical, logistics, and transport

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