Helicopter Pilot

Government, Defence & Public Services

ANZSCO ID 231114

Summary

Helicopter Pilots fly helicopters to transport passengers, mail or freight, or provide agricultural, aviation or aerial surveillance services.

Employment Pathway

Helicopter Pilots need a pilot licence, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority. Practical and theoretical training is usually required. Flight training is available through private flying schools. Some Helicopter Pilots also have Vocational Education and Training (VET) or university qualifications. Some Helicopter Pilots train with the Australian Defence Force.

Registration with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority is required.

Top Skills Required

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Key tasks

Prepares and submits flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance.
Flies aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures.
Provides flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff.
Completes cockpit preparations and external inspections to determine that aircraft are acceptable for flight.
Monitors aircraft performance and reports on mechanical condition.

Facts about this occupation

31.4% Growth

89% Full-time Share

$3,360 Avg Pay/Wk

1,100 Workers

40 years Avg Age

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