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Pilot - QANTAS General Information A career as a Qantas pilot is an extremely rewarding one in terms of job satisfaction and self-esteem. The much-publicised aspect of financial reward is commensurate with the time, work and effort required to qualify for and maintain the position. The learning process will continue throughout your flying career.

Study for a career as a Qantas pilot begins in school where you should be studying English, a level above basic Mathematics, and Physics for Years Eleven and Twelve. Your subject choice and marks achieved should allow you to matriculate and be accepted into the science degree course at any major university.

Consideration should be given to the development of skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and eye-hand-foot co-ordination. It is suggested that you visit your nearest general aviation aerodrome and talk to a locally based flying school regarding a career in Aviation. Another useful source of information is the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) website at http://www.casa.gov.au/avreg/fcl_lic/stages.htm.

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As a Qantas Pilot you will be required to meet the Medical standards prescribed for an Air Transport Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence which includes stringent hearing and eyesight tests. To obtain information on Designated Medical Examiners (DME) visit the CASA website at www.casa.gov.au. If a flying career is to be denied to you because of medical problems it is best to know before choosing subjects for the final two years of school.

After school, the decision to start flying training straight away or to continue study is yours. Tertiary qualifications are not currently part of the minimum criteria to become a Qantas Pilot, but may be an advantage for future career diversification within management.

You should plan to undertake your own flying training. Qantas does not sponsor people to learn to fly. We consider applications from pilots who have the...