Seaplane Pilot - Horizontal Falls

About the role

Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, part of Journey Beyond, is hiring a full-time seasonal seaplane pilot for its 2027 operating season, based in Broome, Western Australia. The pilot flies a fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans on single-pilot operations, navigating past red cliffs, turquoise waters and mangroves. The pilot in command is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and passengers and must follow company procedures, manuals and reasonable instructions.

Required profile

• CASA Part 61 Commercial Pilots Licence
• CASA Class 1 Medical
• Current aeroplane flight review (AFR)
• 1,500 hours total flight time and 350 hours float time
• Ability to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to assess situations and make sound decisions as a single pilot

Required skills

• Single-engine aeroplane class rating
• Cessna 208 (C208) rating (desirable)
• Floatplane (FLP) rating
• Gas Turbine Engine (GTE) rating
• Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC) and Retractable Undercarriage (RU) ratings
• Flight instructor, night VFR and single engine command instrument ratings are highly desirable

What we offer

• Salary of AUD 100,000 to 117,000
• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study assistance policy, employee referral policy and parental leave program
• Purchased leave policy, private health discounts and discounts on merchandise
• Employee assistance program and salary sacrifice remote area benefits