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Cessna 208 Caravan First Officer – Graduate Entry Program (Indonesia)
Cessna 208 Caravan First Officer – Graduate Entry Program
Smart Aviation is inviting newly licensed Commercial Pilots to launch their careers as First Officers on the Cessna C208 Caravan, flying vital regional and remote routes across Indonesia. Begin with a self-funded type rating through Smart Aviation’s own training organisation, then build real-world experience in some of the country’s most dynamic operating environments.
✈️ About the program
This First Officer program is designed for ab-initio CPL holders seeking a professional flying start in regional and remote operations. After completing a self-funded Cessna C208 type rating with Smart Aviation’s training organisation, you will transition into line operations supporting essential connectivity throughout Indonesia.
🧭 What you’ll do
- Operate as First Officer on the Cessna 208 Caravan across regional and remote Indonesia.
- Support essential air services linking communities in Papua, Kalimantan, and other outlying regions.
- Apply sound airmanship in challenging terrain, short/remote strips, and varied weather conditions.
- Adhere to SOPs, safety management systems, and company operational standards.
🧰 Minimum requirements
- Ab-initio CPL.
- Indonesian citizen.
- Age 30 or under.
- Unmarried.
- Non-smoker (including e-cigarettes and vapes).
- Minimum height 160 cm.
- English proficiency ICAO Level 4 or higher (attach certificate).
- Free from any employment contract/bond.
- Willing to undertake self-funded C208 type rating at Smart Aviation’s training organisation.
- Valid Class 1 medical certificate (Medex).
🌟 Why this pathway
- Direct entry into commercial operations upon successful completion of type rating.
- Accelerated exposure to real-world regional flying and remote operations.
- Mentoring and line experience alongside seasoned Caravan Captains.
Note: The Cessna C208 type rating is self-funded and conducted through Smart Aviation’s own training organisation.
📨 How to apply
Submit your application including the following documents:
- Updated CV/resume.
- Copy of CPL and valid Class 1 medical (Medex).
- ICAO English Level 4+ certificate.
- Statement confirming non-smoking status and freedom from employment bonds.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with assessment details and the next available C208 type-rating intake.