Pilots and Flight Operations

We’re proud to represent regional Australia and be a part of its communities. Our fleet of Dash-8, Q400, 300 and 200 aircraft proudly service regional Australia and connect regional ports with our capital cities. Our pilots get the best of both worlds with challenging, hands-on piloting, and the opportunity to experience the true beauty of our nation.

As a QantasLink First Officer you’ll make safety your first priority and take looking after our customers seriously.

The ongoing training we provide is of the highest standard, highly regarded in the aviation industry, and designed to ensure our impeccable safety record is maintained while developing our crew to their full potential. In exchange for your hard work and commitment, you’ll have the chance to expand your skills and experience including command upgrades, training and checking positions and opportunities to move into regulatory and compliance roles within Flying Operations.

Although we’re a large company, we’re one big family. Every pilot becomes part of our loyal, close-knit team, and is valued for their contribution to our company's visions and values.

If you're keen to join our team see below for Direct Entry First Officer requirements: 

QantasLink Direct Entry First Officer

Minimum requirements:

• CASA ATPL (A) or CASA CPL(A) with passes in all Australian ATPL theory subjects.  
• English Language Proficiency Level 6 on your licence.
• Hold current endorsements for Instrument Approach 2D and 3D on a current Australian Instrument Rating – Multi Engine Aeroplane. New Zealand applicants must have converted their licence/ratings to an Australian Licence/Rating prior to applying for a position.
• Total aeronautical experience of 700 hours or greater.
• 250 hours or greater PIC of a multi-engine aeroplane (MEA) (excluding ICUS & SIM); or 250 hours or greater PIC of a single engine turbine aircraft greater than 3,400kg MTOW (excluding ICUS & SIM); or 250 hours or greater as a co-pilot in a multi-engine turbine, multi-crew aircraft (excluding ICUS & SIM).
• Current CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
• Be willing and able to pass drug and alcohol testing.
• The ability to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) (effective 1 July 1997 under the Commonwealth Air Navigation Act, you're required to undertake extensive background and security checks, at your own expense, to establish your eligibility to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Hold a current passport with unrestricted access to all countries Qantas operates to, with at least 12 months validity.

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Express Freighters Australia (EFA) is Qantas Freight’s wholly owned subsidiary freighter management company. Proudly flying in Qantas Freight livery, we provide aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance services to Australian Air Express and Qantas Freight on long term contracts. Qantas Freight operates the A321, B737, B767 and soon the A330 aircraft.

 Qantas Freight will take delivery of two converted A330 freighters by the end of 2023, adding significant capacity to our domestic and international freight network, allowing us to carry up to 50 tonnes of freight on each flight.

 We fly everything from freight, pets, unaccompanied baggage, special movements or charter. This means for us, every day is different. No matter what we’re carrying on board, we take the same care we would flying passengers.

Flying by night, we get freight to our international ports on time and ready for the day ahead. Regular Monday to Friday rosters provide a predictable schedule, allowing you to plan your life around work.

Our domestic network operates weekday night flights only, allowing our pilots a great work-life balance. While flying by night can be challenging, fall into this rhythm and you’ll experience interesting flying and wonderful camaraderie.

You’ll continue to evolve your skills through world-class training with the Qantas Group. As testing as our requirements are, you’ll know with certainty that you’re among Australia’s most qualified pilots.

You’ll be exposed to limitless opportunities as a Qantas Freight pilot. With significant fleet growth planned, stay with us and you’ll have opportunities to climb the ranks, or alternatively you can choose to explore different paths within the Qantas Group.

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National Jet Systems (NJS) is a 100% owned Qantas Group subsidiary airline that currently operates the Boeing 717 aircraft and is soon to introduce the Airbus A220 aircraft to its fleet. An aircraft with state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and latest-generation technologies and engines.

We are headquartered in Adelaide and have established bases in Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne and  Sydney.

Like other Qantas Group airlines, we offer an exceptional level of safety and service, and leverage our connection to deliver high-quality training and world-class flight operations systems and support.

The introduction of the A220 will create significant career advancement opportunities and position NJS to be an agile operation capable of new network flying opportunities. Our operation incorporates world-class training programs and operating philosophies to maximise the safety and quality of our services.

We pride ourselves on recruiting great people and maintaining a close, collaborative and inclusive culture.

Minimum Requirements:

• hold an Australian ATPL (A) or CPL (A) with MCC and passes in all ATPL theory subjects,
• have a minimum of 1,500 hours total aeronautical experience,
• have at least 500 hours in Command on multi engine aircraft (may include PICUS),
• hold a current Multi Engine Aeroplane Instrument Rating and
• hold a CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.