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A Multi-Crew Pilot works as part of a flight team involving multiple pilots or cabin crew. You might be the pilot in command or perform a co-pilot role. Multi-Crew Pilots might undertake short or long haul flights transporting passengers or freight or carrying out other aerial services. You’ll be required to communicate with air traffic control and carry out various safety checks in this role.
Multi-Crew Pilots require excellent communication skills and should be able to work as part of a team. It’s important that you can adapt quickly to changing circumstances and remain calm in stressful situations. You’ll need to be able to focus for long periods of time and maintain situational awareness. You may work irregular hours and spend some time away from home.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Multi-Crew Pilot.
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Want to expand your piloting skills to multi-crew flights? The AVI60219 Advanced Diploma of Aviation is the qualification you need to supervise and manage flight operations as pilot in command, and gain your Airline Transport Licence (ATPL). It’s a full-time 12 week course made up of classroom-based theory, briefings, and simulator training. The course covers pilot in command responsibilities including aviation risk, managing threats and errors, security procedures, situational awareness. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements and enrolment dates..
Average duration: 3 months.
In Australia, a full time Multi-Crew Pilot generally earns $1,550 per week ($80,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 8,000 people employed as a pilot in Australia, and many of them specialise as a Multi-Crew Pilot. Multi-Crew Pilots may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
An Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Multi-Crew Pilot. You’ll develop the skills to supervise and manage flight operations as a pilot in command. This course covers topics including aviation risk, managing threats and errors, security procedures and situational awareness.
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Here are some potential career pathways within aviation and piloting. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Aviation and Piloting
Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
$1,400 weekly pay
Aircraft Surface Finisher
$1,150 weekly pay
Airport Ground Crew
Flight Attendant
$1,250 weekly pay
Aerodrome Operations Supervisor
$1,630 weekly pay
Air Traffic Controller
$1,800 weekly pay
Airport Operations Manager
Aviation Manager
Cabin Crew Supervisor
Commercial Pilot
Flying Instructor
$1,550 weekly pay
Freight Pilot
Ground Operations Supervisor
Helicopter Pilot
$1,450 weekly pay
IFR Pilot
Multi-Crew Pilot
Survey Pilot
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