Seasonal Cessna 210 Pilot | Outback Spirit

About Us

Outback Spirit Tours offers a range of unique adventure tours, desert safaris and luxury short stays across our beautiful country. Our adventures capture the very essence of Australia, from the rugged red cliffs of the Kimberley to the unspoiled natural wonder of Tasmania, we bring iconic experiences to life. We operate 10 lodges in some of the most remote, inaccessible and beautiful locations. Our team of guides, drivers, camp and operations staff are passionate about the outdoors and take pride in bringing our guests on the adventure of a lifetime.

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 17 brands spanning the country, 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, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, 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 and Monarto Safari Resort. 

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

Our Cessna 210 conducts a mixture of employee transport and charter from our Darwin base conducting flights across the Norther Territory and Western Australia. Our clients deserve the highest levels of safety and customer services and therefore we are looking for someone who is not only a pilot but a customer service agent.

The position is seasonal with a start date in March and approximate finish of October.

We are seeking a passionate and self-motivated individual , you will have excellent attention to detail, great problem solving/decision making skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Minimum Requirements:

• CASA Commercial Pilots Licence (A)
• 500 hours Total Flight Time
• 25 hours C210
• Valid ASIC
• CASA Class 1 Medical
• Valid Dangerous Goods Awareness Certificate
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• The right to live and work in Australia

Desirable qualifications:

• 208/GTE endorsement
• Valid IPC with 6+ months remaining or NVFR rating.
• Manual driver’s licence
• Previous customer service experience

What We Offer

• Amazing opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing tourism business
• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• 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

Applications close 28th of February