At a Glance
- Tasks: Pilot scenic seaplane flights, ensuring safety and exceptional guest experiences.
- Company: Join Horizontal Falls Adventures, a leader in unique tourism experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy travel discounts, study assistance, health benefits, and parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and adventure.
- Why this job: Fly over stunning landscapes while creating unforgettable memories for guests.
- Qualifications: Must hold CASA CPL, Class 1 Medical, and have significant flight hours.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The opportunity
As a Seaplane Pilot, you’ll conduct single-pilot float operations on scenic tourism flights, ensuring uncompromising safety, exceptional guest care, and polished communication from dock to dock. You’ll follow company procedures and exercise sound judgment while delivering a signature Kimberley experience.
Base: Broome, WA
Season: 2027 operating season
Fleet: Cessna 208 Caravan
What you’ll do
- Operate the C208 Caravan on scenic flights across the Horizontal Falls region and Broome coastline.
- Lead safe, efficient single-pilot floatplane operations, managing both aircraft and passenger safety.
- Adhere to all company procedures, manuals, and reasonable instructions, applying strong operational judgment.
- Engage guests with professional commentary and hospitality to deliver memorable, high-quality experiences.
What you’ll bring
- Licences & medical: CASA Part 61 CPL, CASA Class 1 Medical, current Aeroplane Flight Review (AFR).
- Hours: Minimum 1,500 total flight hours and 350 hours float time. 50 hours on C208 desirable.
- Ratings/endorsements: Single‑engine aeroplane class rating; Cessna 208 (C208); Floatplane (FLP); Gas Turbine Engine (GTE); Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC); Retractable Undercarriage (RU).
- Highly regarded: Flight Instructor Rating, Night VFR Rating, Single Engine Command Instrument Rating.
- Attributes: Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong safety mindset, confident independent decision‑maker in single‑pilot operations.
- Compliance: Ability to hold an ASIC and complete a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.
Why you’ll love it
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences.
- Study Assistance Policy and Employee Referral Policy.
- Parental Leave program and Purchased Leave policy.
- Private Health discounts and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise.
- Salary sacrifice remote area benefits.
C208 Seaplane Pilot employer: Pilot Assessments
Airnorth is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where First Officers can thrive in a multi-crew setting while exploring the stunning landscapes of regional Australia. With a strong commitment to safety and customer service, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, fostering both personal and professional growth. The supportive culture and focus on teamwork make Airnorth a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in aviation.
