New Zealand, Australia & South Pacific Pilot Opportunities — Week Ending 24 July 2026
Major & Regional Carriers:
Qantas Group:
• Jetconnect (NZ) — B737, First Officer — bases Auckland/Wellington/Christchurch — requires Australian ATPL(A) or CPL(A)
• QantasLink — Q400/E190, Captain & First Officer — bases Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide
• Network Aviation (Perth) — First Officer roles + 2-year fixed-term Training & Checking position for E190 introduction — sponsorship & relocation available
• National Jet Systems — A220, expanding fleet — Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Air New Zealand:
• Jet Fleet — Expression of Interest — external hire subject to Regional Pilot Priority Process; requires minimum 12 months multi-crew, multi-turbine Part 121/125 turboprop command experience
• Turboprop Fleet — First Officer, Expression of Interest — open via careers.airnewzealand.co.nz
Regional & Charter (Australia):
• Rex Airlines — Saab 340, Captain (Command) — ongoing, via careers.rex.com.au
• Alliance Airlines — Fokker 70/100, Embraer E190 — live “Pilot Registration” listing, FIFO mining charter — Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Townsville, Darwin, Rockhampton — hours not published
• Skytrans Australia — Dash 8, Captain (Sydney base, new Sydney–Lord Howe Island route); also Cessna 208 Pilot in Command, Horn Island, FIFO roster, Torres Strait — both listed directly on Skytrans’ own jobs page
Turboprop (NZ):
• Sounds Air — Cessna 208 Caravan, Line Pilot — via soundsair.com
• Barrier Air — scheduled NZ routes — requires current CPL/ATPL + Instrument Rating — via barrierair.co.nz
South Pacific:
• Air Niugini (PNG flag carrier) — First Officer, various aircraft, CPL non-rated — direct via airniugini.com.pg/pilot-recruitment
• Fiji Airways — A330/A350, First Officer — 3-year contract, via Brookfield Aviation
• Fiji Link — ATR72, Captain — 20/8 rotation, via Brookfield Aviation
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This roundup is compiled from publicly available sources for informational purposes only. My Flight Deck Prep is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any airline listed. Recruitment requirements, openings, and timelines are subject to change without notice — always verify directly with the airline before applying