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Direct Entry Captain — Boeing 737 / 737 MAX (Melbourne)
✈️ Direct Entry Captain — Boeing 737 / 737 MAX
Altara is recruiting experienced Captains for full-time, Australian-based direct-entry airline roles operating the Boeing 737 and 737 MAX, with immediate start availability. Join a professional air transport operation and complete tailored command training and assessment specific to the airline’s command duties.
🧭 The opportunity
Step straight into command as a direct-entry Captain on the B737/B737 MAX within a professional Australian airline operation. You will complete command training and assessment tailored to the operation’s duties. Previous Boeing 737 command experience is not required for direct-entry applicants.
🧰 What you’ll do
- Operate the Boeing 737/737 MAX as Pilot in Command in air transport operations.
- Execute all command duties including operational decision-making, safety leadership, and crew management in a multi-crew environment.
- Complete command training and assessment designed to establish competency in the airline’s command duties.
- Undertake any additional command training identified as applicable to the operation.
- Maintain strict compliance with CASA regulations, company SOPs, and safety and performance standards.
🌟 What you’ll bring
- Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) — ICAO.
- Approved Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course or equivalent.
- Boeing 737 type rating or completion of an approved B737 type-rating course.
- Instrument Rating covering multi-engine aeroplanes with 2D and 3D instrument approach endorsements.
- Current CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- English Language Proficiency Level 6.
- Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time.
- Minimum 1,500 hours Pilot in Command on multi-crew Generation 3 or Generation 4 jet aircraft in air transport operations.
- Minimum 1,500 hours jet time.
- Previous Boeing 737 command experience is not a minimum requirement.
📚 Training and assessment
Successful applicants will complete tailored command training and assessment to establish competency in the airline’s operational environment, with additional command training provided where identified as applicable.
📨 How to move forward
If you meet the requirements and are ready for an immediate start, submit your application with evidence of hours, licenses, medicals, ratings, and endorsements.

