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Dash 8 First Officer – Brisbane (Type Rating Provided)

Take the right seat on the Dash 8 with Nexus Airlines

Step into a permanent Dash 8 First Officer role based in Brisbane and help deliver safe, reliable regional services with a team that backs your growth. No type rating? No problem—training is provided.

  • Employer: Nexus Airlines
  • Employment: Permanent
  • Base: Brisbane, Australia
  • Aircraft: De Havilland Canada Dash 8
  • Type Rating: Not required (Training Provided)

✈️ About the role

As a Dash 8 First Officer, you will operate multi-crew regional services in accordance with company SOPs, support the Captain across all phases of flight, and uphold the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Execute safe and efficient Dash 8 operations under multi-crew coordination and CRM principles.
  • Conduct thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, and aircraft inspections.
  • Monitor aircraft systems, navigation, and communications; manage checklists and normal/abnormal procedures.
  • Contribute to on-time performance while maintaining strict regulatory and company compliance.
  • Champion safety reporting, threat and error management, and continuous improvement.
  • Engage in recurrent training and checking to maintain currency and proficiency.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Total time: 1,500 hours
  • PIC time: 1,300 hours
  • Multi-engine PIC: 100 hours
  • Flight time notes: MCC Certificate or ATPL Human Factors exam credit
  • Preferred time: 100 hours on DHC-8 or similar (desirable)
  • License required: CPL, IR, MCC, ME
  • Accepted licenses: CASA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP level: 6
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided
  • Type rating: Not required (Training Provided)

🌟 What you’ll love

  • Comprehensive Dash 8 training with type endorsement provided.
  • Stable, permanent employment with a safety-first culture.
  • Operate across a dynamic regional network with a collaborative crew environment.
  • Clear operational standards and strong support from training and engineering teams.

📨 How to apply

Ready to line up and wait? Submit your application including:

  • Current CV/resume
  • Copy of CASA licence and Class 1 medical
  • Proof of ICAO ELP Level 6
  • Logbook summary verifying minimum hours
  • Evidence of MCC Certificate or ATPL Human Factors credit

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must hold a valid CASA licence and the right to work in Australia, as visa sponsorship is not provided.

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