Is QantasLink hiring in 2026? Actively hiring. 1 verified opening with requirements and direct apply links. Checked against the official careers portal.
✓ Verified 26 Jun 2026: Direct Entry First Officer (CASA ATPL/CPL, 500 hrs, AU/NZ work rights, no sponsorship). Australia's largest regional airline and an entry point into the Qantas Group.
Australian bases (QantasLink) · Direct Entry · min 500 hrs
Direct-entry First Officer · CASA ATPL(A) or CPL(A) with all ATPL theory passes · Instrument Approach 2D & 3D endorsements (multi-engine IR) · 500+ hrs TT (50 hrs in last 12 mo preferred) · English Level 6 · CASA Class 1 medical · ASIC · right to work in Australia/NZ (no sponsorship). Bases: Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide.
AUD $79,252–94,383 + super & allowances
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