Dash 8 Captain – Cairns, Permanent Role, Ongoing Training

Avia Solutions Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car park

Inclusive team culture

Training & career progression

Job summary

Skytrans Australia is seeking an experienced Direct Entry Captain to operate on regional routes and be based at Cairns Airport. You will join a safety-focused flight crew delivering high standards across RPT services in a dynamic environment.

The role requires an Australian ATPL (A), 2000 hours total flight time with 750 PIC hours in multi-engine aircraft, and a DHC-8 type rating is desirable. Ongoing training and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Australian ATPL (A) license required.
• Total flight time at least 2000 hours.
• 750 hours PIC in multi-engine aircraft.
• DHC-8 Type Rating desirable.
• CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• English language proficiency level 6.
• Australian Multi-Engine Instrument Rating with IAP2D and IAP3D.
• Ability to obtain ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Direct Entry Captain on regional routes from Cairns.
• Maintain high safety and operational standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and career progression.

Skills

Flight hours

PIC multi-engine

English proficiency

Education

Australian ATPL (A)

Tools

DHC-8 Type Rating

Job description

Skytrans Australia is seeking an experienced Direct Entry Captain to operate on regional routes and be based at Cairns Airport. You will join a safety-focused flight crew delivering high standards across RPT services in a dynamic environment.

The role requires an Australian ATPL (A), 2000 hours total flight time with 750 PIC hours in multi-engine aircraft, and a DHC-8 type rating is desirable. Ongoing training and career progression are offered.