Virgin Australia Pilot Recruitment ( Boeing 737 )

First Officer - Boeing 737

Growing fleet of B737 aircraft including MAX 8 and MAX 10

Variety of bases in Australia

Minimum of 13 rostered days off per calendar month (full-time)

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. And we’re back (in a big way).

We’re the airline that’s always done things a little differently. Our way. The Virgin way. For us, flying is so much more than simply taking off and landing . It’s about going the extra mile, in the air and on the ground, to create authentic experiences that put our guests firmly at the heart of everything we do. 

No matter our role – we are united by our ambition to be the most loved airline in Australia, and always go one step further for our customers, team members and our wider community.

Who we’re looking for

With recent monthly guest volumes that have exceeded even pre-pandemic levels, we’re excited to be recruiting for Pilots to join our team as First Officers on the Boeing 737 Fleet.

Why join now

It’s a great time to join now, with progression and development opportunity and amazing work-life balance thanks to:

A growing fleet of B737 including MAX 8 and MAX 10 aircraft. The Virgin Australia Fleet has grown by more than 50% in the past two years, and we expect further growth to come.

A minimum of 13 rostered days off per calendar month

Roster options of full time, 75% or 50% of a full-time Pilot

Variety of bases located in Australia

Opportunities to move into Training and Checking roles

Long-term career pathways with a growing, Australian airline

Growing international network with New Zealand and Pacific Islands confirmed and a network that’s regularly expanding.

You’ll also have access to Virgin Australia’s extensive benefits including heavily discounted travel for you and your loved ones on our network and international airline partners, discounts on insurance, car hire, accommodation and insurance worldwide and a range of wellness support including a confidential Employee Assistance Program and the Better Me digital wellbeing platform.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• An Australian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and passes in all Australian ATPL theory subjects
• An Australian Part 61 Multi Engine Aeroplane (MEA) Instrument Rating endorsed with IAP 2D and IAP 3D
• Aviation English language proficiency Level 6
• A valid Australian Class 1 Medical Certificate
• A minimum of 500 hours total flight time which comprises either (a) 300 hours in command of a powered fixed wing aeroplane (excluding ICUS) and 200 hours in command of a multi-engine aircraft (excluding ICUS); or (b) 500 hours on a Boeing 737.

Submit an expression of interest

Recruitment for these roles will commence soon. Take the first step – apply today and one of our Talent team will be in touch.

If you meet all of the above requirements please submit your online application here

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Virgin Australia Ab-Initio Pilot Cadet Program 2018

Following the success of our inaugural program in 2012, Virgin Australia continues to change the face of the Australian aviation landscape through the program in partnership with Flight Training Adelaide (FTA).

The Virgin Australia Pilot Cadet Program is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in shaping the evolution of this iconic brand, and to become a part of a dynamic company that genuinely believes and demonstrates our people are our greatest asset.

We seek candidates who are motivated and committed to excel through a challenging and demanding training program. Successful Cadet’s will demonstrate well established analytical skills, high attention to detail, well developed problem solving ability together with a commitment to achieving high results.

Commencing a career as a Commercial Pilot requires a high level of dedication and passion. In return for this you will be placed in a world class training program and will receive the benefits of training at an internationally recognised flight training school.

To assist you with the transition to a career as a Pilot, you will be assigned a mentor to provide you with guidance and advice. Your mentor has been selected from our highly experienced & high performing Pilot group.

Once you successfully complete the program, you can look forward to an exciting career as a pilot with the Virgin Australia team

 We recommend you review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) prior to commencing an application to ensure you understand the requirements of the course and role of a Virgin Australia Pilot Cadet. 

Candidates are encouraged to research the Aviation industry, Virgin Australia and Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) websites to ensure you are appropriately prepared for the extensive interview and selection process.

This process involves:

From Stewardess to Pilot

Cadet pilot Danielle Stokes was nervous enough taking the controls of a four-seat plane, but the pressure skyrocketed when Sir Richard Branson climbed on board as her passenger.

The British billionaire is a hero to 21-year-old Stokes, who began her flying career as a stewardess.
She talks to AAP about life as a Virgin Australia trainee pilot.

CABIN CREW

Sydney-born Stokes started her airline career serving coffee to passengers as part of Virgin's cabin crew - a stepping stone to her goal of becoming a pilot.

She went from cabin crew to cockpit, taking up flying lessons in her spare time.

"It's the industry I love, so any job in it was a bonus," Stokes tells AAP from Virgin's Adelaide training base.

After two-and-a-half years as a stewardess, her eagerness and customer service skills were noticed by cabin crew management, who asked if she'd like to apply for the company's pilot cadetship program.

Stokes was up against nearly 1200 applicants but she became one of eight people selected, taking a giant step closer to her dream.

"It was the most exciting news I'd ever heard in my life," Stokes recalls.

"I was ecstatic. It's all I've ever wanted to do, it's all I talk about, it's my life."

Cadet Pilot - Virgin Australia

Following the success of our inaugural program in 2012, Virgin Australia continues to change the face of the Australian aviation landscape through the continuation of our Pilot Cadetship Program in partnership with Flight Training Adelaide. Our Pilot Cadet Program selection process for 2013 commences on 1st July 2013 and successful cadets will commence training in late November 2013.

The Virgin Australia Pilot Cadet Program is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in shaping the evolution of this iconic brand, and to become a part of a dynamic company that genuinely believes and demonstrates our people are our greatest asset.

We seek candidates who are motivated and committed to excel through a challenging and demanding training program. Successful Cadet’s will demonstrate well established analytical skills, high attention to detail, well developed problem solving ability together with a commitment to achieving high results.

Commencing a career as a commercial pilot requires a high level of dedication and passion. In return for this you will be placed in a world class training program and will receive the benefits of working with an internationally recognised flight training school.

To assist you with the transition to a career as a pilot, you will be assigned a mentor to provide you with guidance and advice. Your mentor has been selected from our highly experienced & high performing pilot group.

Once you successfully complete the program, you can look forward to a career within the Virgin Australia team taking off on the ATR or F50 in our regional fleet as a First Officer.

For more information and to apply for the cadet pilot program, please click here

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