Avcair - Citation Ultra Direct Entry Captain
Posted 4 days ago by Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP)
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Wing, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Direct Entry Captain at Avcair involves flying Citation Ultra air ambulance operations based in Karratha, Australia, on a Fly in/Fly out basis with a 14 on/14 off rotational schedule. The position is ideal for candidates seeking a lifestyle role with a focus on mission and training flights, along with opportunities to engage in safety and training functions. Avcair emphasizes a proactive and enthusiastic attitude, aligning with their values of 'Excellence in Aviation'.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fly Citation Ultra air ambulance operations.
- Participate in a 14 on/14 off rotational schedule.
- Conduct mission and training flights, including simulator trips.
- Engage in additional functions related to safety and training at the base.
- Participate in upgraded training programs and new mission targeted training.
Key Skills:
- ATPL CLASS 1 Medical certification.
- Minimum 4000 total flight hours.
- 2500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
- 2000 hours PIC Multi Engine experience.
- 500 hours PIC Gas turbine or jet experience.
- ASIC Instrument Rating.
- Unrestricted passport.
- Desirable: C560 Ultra endorsement and time on type.
- Desirable: Jet experience and remote operation experience.
- Desirable: Previous air ambulance and international experience.
- Desirable: Previous US TSA approval.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Wing
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
AVCAIR - Citation Ultra Direct Entry Captain
Posted 7 May 2026 in Fixed Wing, Australia, ATPL
Avcair is recruiting for a Direct Entry Captain to fly our Citation Ultra air ambulance operations based in Karratha. The position is Fly in/ Fly out based on a 14 on/14 off rotational basis with planned flying hours around 200 per year. The Captains position would well suit someone who is looking for a lifestyle position with the FIFO roster and the hours components comprised of mission and training flights along with two simulator trips per year at Flight Safety. This position also would suit someone who is looking for the opportunity to be part of the senior team and involve yourself with additional functions of the base such as safety and training etc. We have also introduced a significantly upgraded training program on aircraft in base as well as to now be conducting our own new mission targeted training program at LOFT. At Avcair we are passionate about our people so what we are looking for is a proactive, enthusiastic Captain who will be excited to be a part of our growing company. We genuinely recruit for attitude and train for performance so this will suit a Captain truly committed to delivering on our ‘Excellence in Aviation’ values.
Minimum Requirements – Captain
- ATPL CLASS 1 Medical
- Total hours: 4000
- Total hours PIC 2500
- Total hours PIC Multi Engine 2000
- Total hours PIC Gas turbine or jet 500
- ASIC Instrument Rating
- Passport with no restrictions
DESIRABLE
- C560 Ultra endorsement and time on type.
- Jet experience
- Remote Operation experience
- Previous Air ambulance experience
- International experience
- Previous US TSA approval
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