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First Officer (Direct Entry) – Multi‑Fleet Opportunities | NTR

Direct Entry First Officer – Step into a multi‑fleet cockpit with industry‑leading training

Join a safety‑first team flying across a dynamic network, with comprehensive training and a clear pathway to command. This permanent opportunity welcomes capable aviators ready to bring professionalism, teamwork, and sharp IFR skills to the line.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Type Rating: Not required (Training provided)
  • Experience: 500+ hrs total time (minimum)
  • Licence: CASA Frozen ATPL, ME IR
  • Work Rights: Australia / New Zealand (no sponsorship)

✈️ The opportunity

As a Direct Entry First Officer, you’ll operate multi‑engine aircraft in a high‑performance, multi‑crew environment. You’ll benefit from type training, robust SOPs, and a supportive culture that values precision, airmanship, and customer focus.

🧭 Minimum requirements

  • Total time: 500 hours minimum
  • Licence: CASA Frozen ATPL (ATPL theory credits)
  • Ratings: Current Multi‑Engine Instrument Rating (MEA)
  • Approach endorsements: Hold endorsements for Instrument Approach 2D and 3D on an Australian Instrument Rating – Multi Engine Aeroplane
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English: ICAO ELP Level 6
  • Type rating: Not required – full training provided (NTR)

🧰 Additional requirements

  • 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
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🌟 Preferred experience

  • Preference for candidates who have flown at least 50 hours in the previous 12 months
  • Strong CRM, threat and error management, and disciplined IFR decision‑making

🧭 What you’ll bring to the flight deck

  • A safety‑first mindset and impeccable checklist discipline
  • Calm communication, situational awareness, and teamwork in a multi‑crew setting
  • Professionalism, punctuality, and customer focus on every sector

🌟 Why this role

  • Structured type training and recurrent development from day one
  • Multi‑fleet exposure and pathway opportunities as you build experience
  • A supportive, high‑performance culture built on SOPs, safety, and mentoring

📨 How to apply

Ready to line up and wait? Submit your application with the following:

  • Current CV and a brief cover note
  • Complete logbook summary (incl. last 12 months)
  • CASA licence details and proof of ATPL theory credits
  • MEA IR with 2D/3D approach endorsements
  • Class 1 Medical, ICAO ELP Level 6
  • Passport ID page and evidence of AU/NZ work rights

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding assessments and next steps.

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