• Must have 300 - 400 mustering hours or 1 prior season’s experience.
• Must have Mustering Endorsement.
• Single or couple accommodation provided according to needs.

 
Located in North Queensland approximately 135 kilometers south of Charters Towers, lies my client’s working cattle station where a position now exists for a Helicopter Mustering Pilot to commence work. Encompassing an almost 1 million acres, the cattle station incorporates a breeding, backgrounding and finishing operation and is owned by a family entity catering for some 45,000 head. A new R22 has recently been purchased and added to the fleet of an existing R22 & R44 helicopters on the station.
 
Running a quality herd over an aggregating number of stations, our client has implemented a consistent low stress stock handling approach with cattle mustering taking place utilising a combination of helicopters, two-wheel motorbikes and utes and stock processing in general. All employees are expected to adopt a good attitude toward using low stress stock handling methods and keeping the general animal welfare of the herd first and foremost.
 
Requirements & Responsibilities:
 

• To report to the Station Manager.
• To hold a current CASA Commercial Helicopter License.
• To hold a current mustering endorsement in an R22 (R44 favorable but not essential).
• To carry out aerial stock mustering duties.
• Have at least 300 - 400 previous mustering hours in an R22 or R44.
• To possess extensive on-ground cattle experience and the ability and willingness to work as part of a station crew when not flying.
• To always demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to safety protocols and measures.
• To be physically fit and able to comply with associated rules and regulations required to carry out a mustering pilot’s position.
• To possess sound mechanical skills.
• To demonstrate a personable approach and ability to work well as part of a larger station team.
• To have a current driver’s licence.

 
Accommodation according to requirements for a single or couple can be supplied. Applicants should be prepared to give an indication of their remuneration expectations upon interview.

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