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AS350 Vertical Reference Pilot-NSW
Due to ongoing expansion, Touchdown Helicopters is seeking an additional AS350 vertical reference pilot. The role will be based primarily in NSW, Australia, with an immediate start available.
Key responsibilities
- Operate an AS350 helicopter as Pilot in Command
- Perform precision long lining operations from the AS350
- Perform safe and accurate firefighting operations from the AS350
About you
- CASA licensed AS350 rated PIC – minimum 2000 hours with 500 hrs PIC AS350
- Proficient with long lining from the AS350 – minimum 500 hrs longline, 100 hours longline AS350
- Proficient with fire fighting operations
- Must at a minimum meet all Australian Arena fire-fighting requirements
About us
Touchdown Helicopters is a Wollongong, NSW, Australia based company that currently operates a fleet of 11 helicopters, including 3 x H60’s, 1 x UH1H, 4 x AS350 (SD1/B2/B3), and 3 x R44’s. We hold contracts in Victoria and Indonesia and operate all over Australia.