Direct Entry Pilot

Qantas anticipates ongoing employment opportunities for pilots. The plan indicates this will be on a monthly basis, ongoing for at least the next two years.

We are currently inviting Direct Entry Applications from candidates who meet the minimum criteria. Please be advised that the Qantas minimum criteria has recently changed. Be sure to read all information available on this website prior to submitting your application.

It is recommended that active candidates provide an Application Update Form as per the date stated on their most recent correspondence from Pilot Recruitment or if their contact details change.

2009 Qantas Cadet Pilot Program

The new Qantas Cadet Pilot Program represents an opportunity to let your flying career take off. It is a unique opportunity to embark on the career of a lifetime.

The changes to the Program have resulted in the removal of many financial barriers that have traditionally been associated with flight training. In addition, we now have a new range of Cadet Program options, which include the opportunity to gain an academic qualification, aiming to suit the varying needs of potential Cadets.

Qantas is welcoming applications from committed, motivated people who are ready to commence their flying career in association with the airline whose pilots are respected worldwide.

Information Sessions

Cadet Pilot Program Information Sessions will be held in July and August 2008.

Essential Information

Supplementary Information

QantasLink Pilots

A career as a QantasLink pilot is extremely rewarding and fulfilling.

QantasLink offers successful applicants an exciting and challenging flying career with Australia's leading regional carrier in a two crew turbo-prop RPT operation.

Starting as a First Officer, our pilots become instantly and actively involved in our dynamic operation. Taking control of some of the most sophisticated regional aircraft, our pilots are responsible for ensuring our passengers the best customer experience and safety.

The ongoing training we provide is of the highest standard and is highly regarded around the aviation industry. It is designed to ensure our impeccable safety record is maintained whilst developing our pilots to their full potential. Opportunities to expand our pilot's skills and experience are always encouraged. In exchange for hard work and commitment, we provide pilots with both personal and career developments. These include, but are not limited to, command upgrades, training and checking positions as well as opportunities to move into regulatory and compliance roles within Flight Operations.

Given the nature of regional flying, QantasLink also offers a lifestyle that caters to all needs. The large variety of duties available offer pilots a flexible working environment with the ability to work throughout our extensive network which is always expanding into new and exciting destinations.

Although QantasLink is a large company who's network covers a vast number of destinations over many states, every pilot becomes part of our close knit team. Every member within this team is valued for their contribution to our company's visions and values.

QantasLink Pilot Trainee Program

QantasLink is Australia's premier regional airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group operating air services across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

QantasLink in 2008 commenced a Trainee program for pilots who have completed their Commercial Pilot Licence, but do not meet the QantasLink Direct Entry minimum experience criteria.

Once a Pilot has completed the QantasLink Pilot Trainee Program, they will be eligible to apply for a position within QantasLink as a First Officer.