Qantas Direct Entry Trainee Second Officer Scheme
Under the Direct Entry Scheme, Qantas employs Trainee Second Officers who perform an essential role as part of the Qantas operating crew on our international services. At present Second Officers perform critical duties on our Boeing 747-400, and Airbus 330 and 380 aircraft.
The Direct Entry Scheme draws upon experience from a wide range of aviation sectors including major international and Australian airlines, the Royal Australian Air Force, general aviation, and the Qantas Cadet Pilot Program. It is this varied experience that ensures the continued success of the Direct Entry Scheme.
Qantas Trainee Second Officers are trained by one of the world's most respected and professional flight training establishments - Qantas Flight Training. As a Trainee Second Officer you will have the opportunity to develop and learn with dedicated staff who are committed to Qantas' industry leading safety standards. You will work with experienced Qantas Flight Crew to develop your operational experience on an active line.
Direct Entry Second Officers are commonly based in Sydney and have the opportunity to travel the world on some of the most technologically-advanced aircraft in the industry. These Second Officers form part of a professional team dedicated to ensuring the safe operation of the aircraft and upholding Qantas' core professional values.
Update from Qantas Pilot Recruitment
This website is the first point of contact for all current Letter of Intent holders and future applicants.
At present, the Qantas Direct Entry Trainee Second Officer Scheme is on hold and no new applications are being accepted. Candidates are requested to continually monitor this website for updated information and are therefore advised not to contact Pilot Recruitment directly in relation to future employment opportunities or provide current resume details as they will not be processed.
As previously stated please do not contact Pilot Recruitment with updated CVs or professional details as this information is currently not being processed. Please note however that you can register your profile through Qantas Careers.
Pilot Recruitment will be utilising Qantas Careers as the launch pad for all future Direct Entry Applications. In the future, all applications will be online and will continue to form an essential part of the overall recruitment process.
Our aim is to keep all candidates informed of updates to the recruitment outlook, so check the website regularly to ensure you have the latest information.
Requests of an urgent nature can be emailled to pilotrecruitment@qantas.com.au
Direct Entry Recruitment Process
To ensure best practice, Qantas Pilot Recruitment continuously reviews its recruitment process in light of feedback from the industry as well as internal and external governance requirements.
We've recently introduced a number of significant changes to the Cadet Recruitment process, which will also be launched for future Direct Entry recruitment. Check the website regularly for information about the new Direct Entry recruitment process that we will transition to once Trainee Second Officer recruitment recommences.
Qantas Direct Entry Minimum Criteria
Direct Entry Recruitment is currently suspended. We do however understand the importance of retaining this information on our website for future applicants.
More information can be found on the Qantas Direct Entry Minimum Criteria document.
Contact Us
Pilot Recruitment remains committed to ensuring future candidates are kept up to date with information relating to Trainee Second Officer recruitment. As a first point of contact, check this website regularly for updates and new information. If your request is of an urgent nature email Pilot Recruitment at pilotrecruitment@qantas.com.au. Allow up to seven business days for a response.
Unfortunately, Qantas Pilot Recruitment is unable to assist with career advice or work experience requests.
More information about careers with QantasLink, Jetstar or JetConnect can be found in the Pilots section of this site.
For further information relating to a career as a pilot, refer to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority website.
