Seaplane Pilot Traineeship | Horizontal Falls at Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures

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.

Every year we showcase our beautiful backyard here in the Kimberley… 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 17 brands spanning the country, 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, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, 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 and Monarto Safari Resort.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About the Role

As a Horizontal Falls Pilot operating our fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans, everyday is an adventure! 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.

Successful candidates will be employed full-time with Horizontal Falls Seaplanes Adventures and will be provided with a floatplane endorsement prior to completing 100 hours ICUS. Training will begin in February 2026 in the Whitsundays before travelling to Broome.

Who are we looking for?

Enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals/passionate aviators 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 and continuous improvement 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 a high level of personal presentation and attention to detail and be able to work autonomously while also as part of a team environment.

 Minimum Requirements:

• CASA Part 61 Commercial Pilots License
• CASA Class 1 Medical
• Current aeroplane flight review (AFR)
• 1000 hours total flight time
• 0 hours floatplane time
• 50 hours C208 (highly desirable)
• Ability to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Ability to conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Right to work in Australia

 Required Ratings and Endorsements:

• Single-engine aeroplane class rating
• Cessna 208 (C208)
• Retractable undercarriage design feature endorsement
• Gas turbine design feature endorsement
• Manual propeller pitch control design feature endorsement

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.

Applications close on 2 November 2025.