Seaplane Pilot | Horizontal Falls

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures is proud to be the region’s most awarded, experienced, and longest running tour operator as we offer the widest range of day trips and luxury overnight adventure tours to the spectacular Horizontal Falls and the scenic surrounds.

Off the back of a bumper season with plans to make each year bigger and better… we’re inviting you to come along for the journey.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.

Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.

About The Role

As a Horizontal Falls Pilot operating our fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans, life will be exactly that...an adventure not to be missed! Based in Broome, WA, you’ll navigate past red cliffs, vast turquoise waters, and lush mangroves all in a day’s work.

Horizontal Falls operations are conducted as single pilot operations. The pilot in command is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and passengers onboard, while ensuring that all company procedures, manuals and reasonable instructions are adhered to.

This is a full-time seasonal position based in Broome, Western Australia, for the 2027 operating season.

Who are we looking for?

Enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who are as eager as we are to ensure that our guests receive the trip of a lifetime. A strong commitment to safety will be at the core of everything that you do. The ability to assess situations and make sound decisions when flying as a single pilot independently is central to achieving safe and effective flight operations. You will have the ability to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and to conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Minimum Requirements:

• CASA Part 61 Commercial Pilots License
• CASA Class 1 Medical
• Current aeroplane flight review (AFR)
• 1500 hours total flight time
• 350 hours float time
• 50 hours C208 (desirable)

 Required Ratings and Endorsements:

• Single-engine aeroplane class rating
• Cessna 208 (C208)
• Floatplane (FLP)
• Gas Turbine Engine (GTE)
• Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC)
• Retractable Undercarriage (RU)

 Flight Instructor Rating, Night VFR Rating and Single Engine Command Instrument Ratings are highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.

Interested in becoming a Seaplane Pilot but don't yet meet the experience requirements? Keep an eye out for our upcoming Seaplane Pilot Traineeship advertisement, which will be posted separately and offers a pathway into this exciting career.