Job Description

AW189 Captain

• Broome
• Touring Roster or Live on Site
• Permanent Full Time Position 

The company

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

About the role

PHI Aviation is seeking a dedicated Helicopter AW189 Captain to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our helicopter fleet, ensuring all flights are conducted in compliance with company policies and aviation regulations.

This position will be on a touring roster flying from any major capital or regional airport in Australia.

Responsibilities of the role include:

Safety and Command :

• Ensure the operation and safety of the aircraft and all persons on board.
• Maintain final authority over the aircraft during command, ensuring safe conduct of the flight.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Observe all Regulatory and Client rules and regulations, and the relevant OEM RFM.
• Follow Company directives and procedures during flight planning, pre-flight inspection, in-flight operations, and post-flight reporting.

Flight Planning and Communication:

• Complete flight planning and establish/maintain communications with the responsible authority, as necessary.

Flight Operations:

• Complete flights as scheduled in a safe and timely manner.
• Make decisions on flight cancellations, delays, or amendments, reporting such circumstances to the Senior Base Pilot or Base & Contract Manager.

Certification and Training:

• Ensure all licenses, ratings, medical certificates, and proficiency requirements are current before undertaking any Air Transport flight activity.
• Provide timely advice to the Training Department, Senior Base Pilot and Base & Contract Manager regarding the status of licenses, ratings, visa, medical certificates, or proficiency checks.
• Ensure training or testing required to maintain certifications is assigned in a timely manner.

Crew Development:

• Provide opportunities for Co-Pilots to increase their skill and knowledge in standard operating procedures, when appropriately approved by the Training Department.

Administrative Duties:

• Undertake non-flying tasks such as paperwork, helicopter husbandry, and facility housekeeping as assigned by the Senior Base Pilot, Base & Contract Manager, or higher management.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• AW189 type rating - essential
• S92 or H175 type rating – desirable
• 1,000 hours command in AW189 - essential
• 3,000 hours total time in a helicopter
• 1,500 hours command in a helicopter
• 1,200 hours PIC on multi engine helicopters
• CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Offshore Experience
• SAR experience favourable

About you:

• Sound judgement
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• The ability to work well in a team

By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.

We offer an employee benefits package and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform.

If this position sounds right for you, please register through our PHI Career Centre and follow the steps to complete an application.

PHI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.

Applications close 10 July 2025. PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.

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