Job opportunity

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Fixed Wing Line Pilot with the Western Australia Police Force, you will play a critical role in supporting a wide range of operational flying tasks conducted under a CASR Part 135 Air Operator’s Certificate and a CASR Part 138 Airwork Certificate.

The successful candidate will operate fixed wing aircraft on a variety of missions across the State including state-wide personnel transport and deployment, Search and Rescue operations over land and sea, day and night patrols, traffic surveillance, vehicle tracking during evade incidents, drug detection and eradication missions, and aerial surveillance in support of police operations.

This position may be based at either Jandakot Airport or the satellite fixed wing base in Karratha, Western Australia, and involves operations under both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) as required. You will also participate in ongoing training and checking activities under the approved Training and Checking system and help ensure adherence to operational and safety procedures.

This shift work position operates on a rotational roster and includes night, day, afternoon, weekend, and public holiday shifts. Penalty rates will apply in accordance with relevant entitlements.

THE ROLE 

As a Line Pilot, you will be part of a highly skilled and professional team responsible for the safe and effective operation of fixed wing aircraft in support of WA Police operations. You will work under the direction of the Chief Pilot and senior leadership team, and will be expected to:

• Conduct flight operations in accordance with CASA regulations and WA Police Air Wing procedures.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness, judgement, and professionalism in dynamic operational environments.
• Assist with pre-flight planning, crew briefings, and post-flight documentation.
• Participate in training programs, safety briefings, and contribute to a positive safety culture.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations, operational manuals, and aircraft systems.

This is a rewarding and challenging position for a qualified pilot looking to apply their skills in service of community safety across some of the most diverse and remote regions in Western Australia.

ABOUT US

The WA Police Force has 9,000 employees located across the largest policing jurisdiction in the world, with 200 police facilities in 15 policing districts across the State. Our priorities are our people, our partnerships and our performance. We are committed to enforcing the law, preventing crime and managing and coordinating emergencies.   

The WA Police Force’s values of Duty, Teamwork, Integrity and Care are an integral part of how we do business. Alignment with our values should be incorporated within your application. Integrity within the WA Police Force means employees are held to a high standard of conduct, both in and outside of work. Further information is available in the Work-Related Requirements component of the position description form. 

Work, Health and Safety is vital to WA Police Force operations. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an essential part of our decision-making processes. 

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The WA Police Force also promotes and supports flexible, family friendly work practices.

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations  which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.  The leadership context for this role is: Personal Leadership. 

THE BENEFITS   

• Flexible working arrangements. 
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. 
• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. Please note this will increase progressively to 12% by 1 July 2025. 
• Salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation. 
• 4 weeks of Annual Leave - shift work entitled to additional 5 days (40 hours) of annual leave each year of continuous service.
• Option to purchase additional leave each year. 
• 1 Public Service Holidays per year.  
• Access to Long Service Leave after 10 years, and every subsequent 7 year service period.
• On site gym facilities. 
• Free flu vaccinations annually. 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home. 
• Access to free WA Police Force Chaplaincy and Psychological services. 
• An active social club that welcomes WA Police Force family members. 

HOW TO APPLY 

To demonstrate your talents, please provide confirmation of your ability to meet the following work related requirements:

• Minimum 2000 hours as Pilot in Command of a fixed wing aircraft including a minimum of 500 hours as a Pilot in Command of a fixed wing turbine powered or Multi Engine fixed wing aircraft. Production and scrutiny of log books will be required.
• Holds a current valid Instrument Rating issued by the CASA, with a minimum of three (3) successful Instrument Proficiency checks as Pilot in Command of fixed wing aircraft.
• 100 hours of actual instrument flying time as Pilot in Command of fixed wing aircraft.
• Night VFR Rating with 100 hours as Pilot in Command of fixed wing aircraft at night.

Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.

Please also include the contact details of two professional referees who we can contact as part of the recruitment process, with a current line manager preferred. 

For applicants deemed suitable, all essential work-related requirements in the position description form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process. 

Candidates must also read the attached contextual information (Supplementary Information – Pilot (Fixed Wing) regarding conditions of employment including security clearance, integrity checking requirements and the WA Police Force Drug and Alcohol policy. 

During the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively.  If you have any access or communication needs to allow you to better participate in this process, please contact our Police Staff Selection and Deployment Manager Matt Davis on telephone (08) 6229 5723 or via email at matt.davis@police.wa.gov.au  

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online.  To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement.  

Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time. 

EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 

Application packages, supplementary work-related requirements information and the Position Description Form are attached. 

FOR FURTHER SPECIFIC JOB-RELATED INFORMATION 

Please contact Chief Pilot (Fixed Wing) on 6595 9777.