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Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full-Time (Permanent)

  • Location:

    Perth

  • Job type:

    Flight Operations

  • Applications close:

    W. Australia Standard Time

Embraer E190-E2 Check Captain (Direct Entry)

 

  • Perth based.
  • 28-day roster period
  • Most nights at home base

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia Regional Airlines. And we’re back (in a big way).

In light of the our recent announcement that Virgin Australia Regional Airlines will replace the Fokker 100 fleet with new generation Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, we are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Check Captains.

Why join now

Be part of a success story that is getting better day by day. We’re driven by our ambition to be Australia’s most loved regional airline – with on-going strong demand for resource-industry flying, and for services to regional centres, and flying activity that exceeds pre-pandemic levels.

What you’ll be doing

Selected Check Captains will be inducted into VARA and the Training and Standards Division to conduct aircraft (line) and simulator training and checking activities.

Check Captains will be responsible for carrying out aircraft and simulator checking for Captains and First Officers. They will also check pilots to ensure they meet the standards defined by the Head of Training and Standards. Selected Check Captains will conduct checking in an environment of continual improvement and safety awareness in accordance with the policies outlined in the VARA Training and Checking Manual (TCM).

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

  • Australian ATPL(A) licence,
  • Australian Class 1 Medical,
    • Significant Check Captain experience conducting simulator training and/or checking activities in jet aircraft under a Part 121 Air Transport Operation, Type rated on the Embraer E190-E1 or E190-E2,Flight Examiner Rating with TR endorsement on E170/190 or
    • Flight or Simulator Instructor Rating with TR endorsement E170/190 is desirable
  • Total experience 5000hrs minimum
  • Multi command 3000hrs minimum,
  • Jet experience above 37,500kg MTOW – 1000hrs minimum,
  • High standards of operational performance,
  • Highly motivated and can work independently and as part of a team,
  • Excellent communication skills,
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

What you’ll get from us

  • Guaranteed one weekend off per roster
  • Six weeks of annual leave
  • Flexible roster options, including part-time, 60% or 80%
  • Long-term career pathways within the Virgin Australian Group

As a Virgin Australia Regional employee, you’ll access our extensive benefits including heavily discounted travel for you and your loved ones on the Virgin Australia network and international airline partners, discounts on insurance, car hire, accommodation, and insurance worldwide.

Apply today

We’re now actively recruiting and processing applications however successful applicants will be required to reside in Perth. Apply today so one of our team can be in touch.

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