Seaplane Pilot | Horizontal Falls

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 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquarters in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; the historic Telegraph Station, barefoot luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

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.

Successful candidates will be provided with a floatplane rating and complete 100 hours ICUS prior to being checked to line. Training expected to start in February 2025.

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.

Education/Experience

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive individual
• High level of personal presentation and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer centric mindset
• Passionate about the position/industry with a commitment to delivering to the highest standards
• The ability to assess situations and make sound decisions especially when flying as a single pilot, with the ability to adapt and pivot when necessary
• The ability to work autonomously while also collaboratively as part of a team environment
• A continuous improvement and safety focused mindset

 Minimum Requirements:

• CASA Part 61 Commercial Pilots License
• CASA Class 1 Medical
• Current aeroplane flight review (AFR)
• 1000 hours total flight time
• 0 hours floatplane time
• 50 hours C208 (highly desirable)
• Ability to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Ability to conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

 Required Ratings and Endorsements:

• Single-engine aeroplane class rating
• Cessna 208 (C208)
• Retractable undercarriage design feature endorsement
• Gas turbine design feature endorsement
• Manual propeller pitch control design feature endorsement

What We Offer

• Amazing opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing tourism business
• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary
• Study Assistance Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits