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Job description
Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.
About Us
Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures is proud to be the region’s most awarded, experienced, and longest running tour operator as we offer the widest range of day trips and luxury overnight adventure tours to the spectacular Horizontal Falls and the scenic surrounds.
Off the back of a bumper season with plans to make each year bigger and better… we’re inviting you to come along for the journey.
About Journey Beyond
Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.
Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.
About The Role
As a Horizontal Falls Pilot operating our fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans, life will be exactly that...an adventure not to be missed! Based in Broome, WA, you’ll navigate past red cliffs, vast turquoise waters, and lush mangroves all in a day’s work.
Horizontal Falls operations are conducted as single pilot operations. The pilot in command is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and passengers onboard, while ensuring that all company procedures, manuals and reasonable instructions are adhered to.
This is a full-time seasonal position based in Broome, Western Australia, for the 2027 operating season.
Who are we looking for?
Enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who are as eager as we are to ensure that our guests receive the trip of a lifetime. A strong commitment to safety will be at the core of everything that you do. The ability to assess situations and make sound decisions when flying as a single pilot independently is central to achieving safe and effective flight operations. You will have the ability to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and to conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Minimum Requirements:
CASA Part 61 Commercial Pilots License
CASA Class 1 Medical
Current aeroplane flight review (AFR)
1500 hours total flight time
350 hours float time
50 hours C208 (desirable)
Required Ratings and Endorsements:
Single-engine aeroplane class rating
Cessna 208 (C208)
Floatplane (FLP)
Gas Turbine Engine (GTE)
Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC)
Retractable Undercarriage (RU)
Flight Instructor Rating, Night VFR Rating and Single Engine Command Instrument Ratings are highly desirable.
What We Offer
Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
Study Assistance Policy
Employee Referral Policy
Parental Leave program
Purchased Leave policy
Private Health discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
Salary sacrifice remote area benefits
Interested in becoming a Seaplane Pilot but don't yet meet the experience requirements?
Keep an eye out for our upcoming Seaplane Pilot Traineeship advertisement, which will be posted separately and offers a pathway into this exciting career.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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