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🚁 R44 Helicopter Pilot

Location: Narrabri NSW
Company: Northwest Helicopters
Position Type: Full-Time/Contract
Start Date: October 2026

About Us

Northwest Helicopters is a growing operator providing aerial services including feral animal control, charter and low-level survey work. We value precision, safety, and professionalism. As we expand, we are looking for a dedicated, safety-conscious and vibrant R44 Helicopter Pilot to join our team.

The Role

This position involves a variety of operational flying, including:

• Low-level aerial survey

• Feral animal control (shooting and flying)

• Charter including scenic flights

• Maintain aircraft and hanger duties

• General R44 operations in regional and remote areas

This is a full-time role with most flying conducted locally, so you’ll be home most nights

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter (CPL-H)

• R44 Type Rating

• 500 TT + hrs minimum for this position

• Demonstrated low-level flight experience

• Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate

• Completed Dangerous Goods (DG) awareness course

• Valid First Aid certificate

• Valid ASIC Card

• Current DAMP Test

• Nil accident history

• Valid manual driver's licence

• Well developed communication skills and situational awareness

• Ability to work independently and in remote field conditions

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Low level flying eg; aerial culling, mustering, surveys.

• Firearms licence/Firearms Experience

• Basic mechanical knowledge/helicopter servicing Eg; 50 hr Maintenance Authority

• Positive attitude and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork

• Willingness to assist with ground operations when required

• Need to be able to work independently and be always mindful of the companies best interests.

• Female applicants encouraged

We Offer

• Industry-competitive salary with room for growth

• A safety-first culture and supportive team

• Exposure to varied operational flying and real-world experience

• Based in Narrabri, great community with modern facilities.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and flight hours breakdown