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Virgin Australia pilot benefits
This is a role for commercial pilots who are motivated by having outstanding work-life balance and being part of an airline with bases in major Australian locations. You’ll also appreciate...
Virgin Australia team members also enjoy extensive benefits including heavily discounted travel for you and your loved ones with us and our international airline partners, and support for your wellbeing via a confidential Employee Assistance Program and a digital wellbeing platform.
You’ll be great in this role if you have…
To be considered for our flight crew team as a First Officer on a B737, you’ll need:
A current Australian ATPL or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and passes in all Australian ATPL theory subjects
Australian Instrument Rating with MEA, IAP 2D and IAP 3D endorsement
English language proficiency Level 6
A valid Australian Class 1 Medical Certificate
MCC Certificate
Have the following relevant experience:
A minimum total flight time of 500 hours with 300 hours in command of a powered fixed wing aircraft (excluding ICUS), that includes 200 hours in command of a multi engine aircraft (excluding ICUS), or
A minimum total flight time of 500 hours with 300 hours in command of a turbine powered fixed wing aircraft, or
A minimum total flight time of 500 hours on aircraft certified for operation by a crew of at least 2 pilots (multi-crew aircraft).
Pilot recruitment process
The process for being considered for Virgin Australia Pilot jobs has been designed to be as streamlined and comfortable as possible for you, while allowing us to carefully assess your skills and experience against our requirements. You’ll receive email updates as your application progresses, even if at any stage you do not progress. Our Pilot recruitment process is outlined below.
Submit your application today
We’re now actively recruiting and processing applications quickly. Apply today so one of our team can be in touch.
To be eligible to apply, you’ll need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency at the time of submitting your application. For further details regarding working rights in Australia we recommend you see the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website.
You can apply for Virgin Australia Pilot jobs online at our careers website. You’ll need to create a user profile and complete an application form, as well as upload your resume for the talent team to review.
Our Pilots operate from a number of different bases around Australia (i.e. Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney). Opportunities at each base are planned in line with our operational requirements. The talent team will discuss these with you and try to accommodate your preference with what is available.
We recommend wearing appropriate business attire to the Assessment Centre.
The Assessment Centre is held at a location in Brisbane. Full details will be provided to you with your invitation.
When you express interest in a role as a Virgin Australia Pilot, there’s no standard timeframe for how long it could take to be considered for an opening as opportunities to join the team are planned in line with operational requirements. If you are invited to an Assessment Centre, you’ll be advised of the outcome on the day, and we’ll work with you to organise your start date.
If your application is not shortlisted after applying online, we ask that you wait 12 months before reapplying, so that there’s time for you to develop your skills and experience before being reconsidered.
If your application is not progressed after attending the Assessment Centre, we ask that you wait 12 months before reapplying, so that there’s time for you to develop your skills and experience before being reconsidered.
Virgin Australia prides itself on delivering a great candidate experience. You are welcome to request feedback from our talent team, who be more than happy to speak with you.
While we do have a variety of aircraft in our fleet, you will be flying on the aircraft that is nominated in the job vacancy or expression of interest to which you have applied.
Yes. Your paid employment starts on the first day of training. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process on remuneration.
