First Officer - Embraer E190-E2
Perth, Western Australia
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is actively seeking expressions of interest from qualified pilots for First Officer positions on the new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, based in Perth, Western Australia.
This presents an exciting opportunity to join a growing regional airline experiencing strong demand for resource industry and regional centre services, with flying activity exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The airline is driven by the ambition to be Australia's most loved regional carrier, prioritising safety and fostering a positive work environment.
Successful candidates will enjoy:
- A structured 28-day roster period, designed to maximise nights at the home base in Perth.
- A guaranteed one weekend off per roster period.
- Six weeks of annual leave per year.
- Flexible roster options, including part-time arrangements (60% or 80%).
- Clear long-term career pathways within the broader Virgin Australia Group.
- Extensive employee benefits, including heavily discounted travel across the Virgin Australia network and with international airline partners, as well as discounts on insurance, car hire, and accommodation worldwide.
The ideal candidate will be a commercial pilot motivated by achieving outstanding work-life balance and contributing to a safety-first culture.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a current Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with passes in all Australian ATPL theory subjects.
- Possess a current Australian Multi Engine Aeroplane Instrument Proficiency Check.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency at Level 6.
- Hold a valid Australian Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Possess a Multi-Crew Co-operation (MCC) Certificate.
- Have a minimum total flight time of 1000 hours.
- Have a minimum of 500 hours multi-engine command flight time, OR a minimum of 500 hours multi-crew aircraft flight time on multi-engine transport category aircraft.
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is actively recruiting for these roles and processing applications efficiently. Interested and qualified pilots are encouraged to apply today.