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 Qantas Boeing 737 Captain in flightdeck
Career insights from Qantas Boeing 737 Captain

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04/07/2025

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Flying dreams to flight deck: Meet Qantas Boeing 737 Captain Mark Le Mesurier For Qantas Boeing 737 Captain Mark Le Mesurier, becoming a pilot wasn’t just a career choice—it was a li

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Captain Mark Le Mesurier always dreamed of becoming a Qantas pilot. From flying solo before he could drive to helping customers reach their destinations each week, he shares his story and what makes the role so rewarding.

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737 First Officer in flight deck
Mentoring the next generation of Qantas pilots

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03/27/2025

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Flying dreams to flight deck: Mentoring the next generation of Qantas pilots From backyard flight games to flying jets for Qantas, this pilot shares how his childhood dream took flight —

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James Dale always dreamed of flying. Now a Qantas pilot, he’s helping new recruits take off through a successful mentoring program and strong peer support.

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Qantas 787 Captain smiling at camera
A Pilot’s Path: From Cadet to Qantas Captain

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01/29/2025

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I got my pilot’s licence when I was still at high school in Adelaide. It was at a private flying college, which turned out to be where Qantas started its aviation cadetship training. I wen

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Qantas 787 Captain Owen Weaver shares his journey from flight school to flying long-haul routes, combining aviation with engineering and unforgettable global experiences.

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QantasLink Pilot smiling
Taleah's Journey from Cadets to QantasLink

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09/18/2024

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I love being a pilot. It takes a lot of work to get here and there’s a lot of responsibility on you. It can be high pressure but it’s rewarding to develop yourself professionally, opera

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Taleah shares her journey from discovering a love for aviation at 16 through Air Force Cadets to becoming a captain at QantasLink.

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A pilot in the cockpit, smiling at camera
A Pilot Academy Graduate to First Officer

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09/18/2024

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I was part of the first group to go through the Qantas Group Pilot Academy, finishing in 2019. I took a bit of a meandering route to becoming a pilot, including studying a degree in envir

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Ben Swart was a member of the first class to go through the Pilot Academy at Qantas. He is now a First Officer for QantasLink

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Qantas Pilot in cabin, smiling at camera
36 Years in the Skies with Qantas

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09/11/2024

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I always had a fascination with aeroplanes and technology. I built model planes and had remote-control models when I was growing up. I’ve been flying for 42 years, 36 with Qantas. I no

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Phil shares his lifelong fascination with aeroplanes and technology - from building model planes in his youth to flying the Dreamliner with Qantas.

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QantasLink pilot on airstairs, smiling
Experiencing the best of both worlds at QantasLink

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08/29/2024

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For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of being a pilot. Growing up, my family travelled a lot, and I remember the first time I was invited into the flight deck as little girl I wa

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Amelia's experience as a First Officer for QantasLink has allowed her to excel in her career, while still being home at the end of every day with her family.

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QantasLink pilot on airstairs, smiling
From Dreaming to Flying: My Journey to Becoming a QantasLink Captain

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08/29/2024

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Ever since a three-day school holiday course at Archerfield Airport in Queensland at 14, the thrill of flying captivated me. By 17, I earned my private pilot’s license, stepping up to a c

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Read about Katrina's dreams of being a pilot, become a reality.

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