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Eastern Australia Airlines · Australia · Posted Aug 11, 2026

First Officer - Q400 (NTR)

NTRCPL · CASA500 h totalFull-time

Job description

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

Additional requirements

  • Bases in Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. This record uses Sydney as the main base (the location stated on the requisition); the other four bases are covered by the same requisition
  • 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 an Australian Instrument Rating - Multi Engine Aeroplane
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have flown at least 50 hours in the previous 12 months
  • The ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol Test and 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
  • Employer of record: Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Limited. Reference R86151

Compensation and Benefits

$55,797 – $66,449 per year (USD)

Upgrade opportunity
  • Salary from AUD 79,252 - 94,383 plus superannuation and allowances
  • Short sectors and regional flying, allowing pilots to stay close to home
  • Faster opportunities for career progression to command, plus check and training opportunities
  • Entry point to the Qantas Group airlines

Base Location

Australia

Base airport not stated in the posting.