PC-12 Line Pilot - November 2026 Ground School Intake

About the Role

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia (RFDS WA) as a PC-12 Line Pilot, contributing essential aeromedical retrieval and primary healthcare services throughout one of the world's largest health jurisdictions. Operating from bases including Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie, and Meekatharra, you will engage in critical medical transport missions supporting doctors and nurses across remote and regional Western Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Fly modern PC-12 aircraft to perform aeromedical retrievals, inter-hospital transfers, and primary healthcare flights.
• Operate safely and precisely across remote communities, regional airports, and challenging airstrips requiring sound judgement and calm decision-making.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including medical, engineering, and operations personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient transport.
• Build advanced single-pilot capabilities in a high-trust aviation environment under strong safety and governance frameworks.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary starting at $140,962 plus superannuation, progressing to $163,909 with experience.
• Additional district allowance up to $18,598, along with not-for-profit salary packaging, regional allowances, and relocation support.
• Relocation assistance for you and your family and housing support options including subsidised housing or accommodation allowances.
• 42 days of annual leave with structured roster patterns promoting work-life balance.
• Career progression opportunities including movement into PC-24 operations and training and checking roles.
• Comprehensive pilot benefits such as aviation medical reimbursement, loss of licence insurance, layover payments, and more.

Candidate Requirements

• Australian Civil or Air Transport Pilot Licence (CPL or ATPL) with current CASA Class 1 Medical Certification.
• Current Instrument Rating and minimum 1,500 total flight hours including at least 60 hours of night flying.
• Recent Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) experience, including current or recent Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC).
• Availability and commitment to participate in the November 2026 RFDS WA Ground School intake.
• Willingness to commit to regional postings for up to two years.
• Additional experience valued but not mandatory: single-pilot IFR, regional/remote operations, turbine and pressurised aircraft operation, aeromedical or charter flying experience.

Recruitment Process

• Initial phone screening.
• First-round online interview.
• Final assessment including simulator or Flight Training Device (FTD) evaluation.
• Reference checks, medical clearances, and compliance verification.

Our Commitment

RFDS WA values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all cultural, gender, and ability backgrounds. We aim to provide an accessible and equitable recruitment process and workplace.