- Salary from AUD $79,252 - $94, 383 + Super + Allowances
- Bases in Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide
- Full time position
As a pilot with QantasLink, you'll experience a high level of job satisfaction through challenging hands-on flying to a diverse array of regional ports. Enjoy the benefits of flying with short sectors, allowing you to stay close to home and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Joining our close-knit team means becoming part of a community and family-oriented environment where camaraderie is fostered.
QantasLink serves as an entry point to the Qantas Group airlines, providing a gateway for pilots to embark on a rewarding aviation career journey. With faster opportunities for career progression to command and various check and training opportunities, QantasLink sets the stage for an enriching and dynamic professional experience.
As a First Officer you’ll have:
- A minimum of 500 hours total flight time in an aeroplane (Preference will be given to candidates who have flown at least 50 hours in the previous 12 months )
- An Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL (A)) or Australian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL (A)) with passes in all Australian ATPL Theory subjects
- Hold endorsements for Instrument Approach 2D and 3D on a 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.
About us
QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 employees.
About us
QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 employees.
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