QantasLink Direct Entry First Officer

• Salary from AUD 64 000 – 78 000 + Super + Allowances
• Bases in Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Mildura
• Full time position

As a QantasLink pilot, you’ll have the reassurance of a stable and secure career with opportunities across the Qantas Group.

At QantasLink, we’ve got some of the best flying you can do. We’re proud to represent regional Australia and be a part of its communities. We’re one big family. Flying with QantasLink keeps us close to home, and that’s just the way we like it. We’re a loyal, close-knit team with years of experience between us.

Our modern fleet of Dash-8 Q400, 300 and 200 aircraft proudly service Regional Australia. For our pilots this represents a unique flying experience. It’s challenging hands-on piloting, navigating our way from busy major airports into regional ports, and always looking after the needs of our customers. Alongside our commitment to safety, we do our best to make flying with us memorable and enjoyable.

As a First Officer you’ll have:

• A minimum of 700 hours total aeronautical experience in an aeroplane
• A minimum of 250 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a multi-engine aeroplane (MEA) (excluding ICUS & SIM) or;
• 250 hours as PIC of a single engine turbine aeroplane greater than 3,400kg MTOW (excluding ICUS & SIM) or;
• 250 hours as a co-pilot in a multi-engine turbine, multi-crew aeroplane (excluding ICUS & SIM)
• An Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL (A)) or Australian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL (A)) with passes in all Australian ATPL Theory subjects
• Current endorsements for Instrument Approach 2D and 3D on a current Australian Instrument Rating – Multi Engine Aeroplane
• A Level 6 English Language Proficiency on your Licence
• A current CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• The ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol Test
• The ability to pass a Qantas pre-employment medical
• The ability to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• A current passport with unrestricted access to all Qantas ports of call
• The right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Be part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.