Expression of Interest – Aircrew Officers (ACO) & Rescue Crew Officers (RCO)

Babcock is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced aviation professionals interested in current and future Aircrew Officer (ACO) and Rescue Crew Officer (RCO) opportunities across our aviation operations.

If you're passionate about aviation, safety, and delivering critical services to the community, we'd like to hear from you.

About the Roles

Our Aircrew Officers and Rescue Crew Officers play a critical role in supporting Babcock's aviation operations, working alongside pilots and operational teams to deliver safe, effective, and mission-ready outcomes.

Aircrew Officer (ACO) - Essential Requirements

• Minimum 500 hours' experience as an Aircrew Officer
• Hoist Operator endorsement held for more than 12 months with relevant experience, or equivalent military endorsement
• NVIS endorsement and operational experience
• Minimum 150 hours' EMS experience
• Current HUET with EBS
• Current Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation
• Current CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate
• Certificate IV in Aviation (AVI40116, AVI40119 or AVI40225)
• Ability to work within a small, high-performing team
• Strong safety focus, professionalism and growth mindset

Rescue Crew Officer (RCO) - Essential Requirements

• Current CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate
• Current Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation
• High level of physical fitness

Experience in rescue, emergency services, defence, maritime, aviation or other safety-critical environments will be highly regarded.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

Express Your Interest

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.

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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.