Aerial Shooting Pilot

Microflite is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Aerial Shooting Pilot to join our professional team supporting year-round operations. This dynamic role offers a variety of missions involving low-level helicopter operations in challenging alpine terrain.

The successful candidate will demonstrate precision flying, effective crew coordination, and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

About Microflite

Microflite Aviation is one of Australia’s leading helicopter and fixed-wing operators, providing high-performance aviation services in emergency response, firefighting, search and rescue, and premium tourism. We operate a modern fleet and are recognised for our focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Features of the Role

• Year-round aerial shooting operations across Victoria
• Low-level operations in remote and mountainous environments
• Close teamwork with experienced ground and air crews
• We are open to full-time, contract, or touring employment arrangements

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 1,000 hours aerial shooting experience, including demonstrated operations in alpine or mountainous regions
• Extensive AS350 aerial shooting experience
• Proven experience in vertebrate pest control operations
• Minimum 100 hours VRLL flight experience (proficient with 150 Long Line)
• Aerial Application Rating – Fire endorsement
• Strong communication and crew coordination skills

Desirable Qualifications

• FAAST approval – highly regarded
• Aerial Mustering Endorsement
• Experience operating in remote areas and with government or land management agencies

This is a demanding and rewarding role for a pilot who thrives in a dynamic, low-level operational environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting conservation and land management efforts across Victoria.

If you meet the above criteria and are committed to safety, teamwork we’d love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.