Helicopter Loader – Cooroy

McDermott Aviation – Cooroy

McDermott Aviation is Australia’s largest privately owned Heli-Aviation company, operating from bases across Australia, Europe, and the USA, and home to the world’s largest fleet of the most powerful single-engine, twin-bladed helicopter – the Bell 214B. We provide Aerial Fire Fighting, Biosecurity, Agricultural, and Helicopter Lifting services and support.

The Role

Based at our Cooroy facility, you will support our operations in delivering a range of aerial applications through the safe and efficient transfer, mixing, and loading of chemical solutions. You will also play a key role in maintaining the base, aircraft, and associated equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable ground support to our aircraft, including delivery, loading, and transfer of substances for specific applications.

• Mix and load various substances, both liquid and solid, into aircraft to support specific activities.

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of equipment to ensure operational readiness.

• Conduct day-to-day maintenance, including shed, yard, and equipment upkeep.

• Monitor and maintain inventory of chemicals, fuels, and equipment.

• Operate machinery and perform tasks in compliance with WHS regulations and company safety procedures.

• Assist with ad hoc technical or mechanical tasks as required to support operations.

About You

• A valid driver’s licence; an unrestricted HR & DG licence is preferred.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational needs.

• Motivated to perform in a disciplined, safety-focused aviation environment.

• Industrious, proactive, and eager to contribute to a growing operation.

• Previous experience in aircraft or machinery maintenance is highly desirable but not essential. Full on-the-job training will be provided.

McDermott Aviation will support applications for job-specific licenses and provide comprehensive training for all duties.