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Rishworth Aviation has extensive experience in placing Dash 8 pilots with a range of airlines, and our team of experienced professionals has a detailed understanding of each airlines requirements and benefits. This experience and understanding ensures that our pilots fly for the airline that best suits them, so their time on contract is enjoyable and rewarding.

About the Bombardier Dash 8

Bombardier Aerospace’s Dash 8 family of turboprop regional aircraft includes the 37 passenger Q100 and Q200, the 50 to 60 passenger Q300 and the 70 to 90 passenger stretched Q400. The Q400 is the newest member of the Dash 8 family, which had its first flight in 1998 and entered commercial service in February 2000. In more than 40 countries around the world, over 550 Q400 turboprops are in service with more than 60 operators. They have accumulated more than 10 million flight hours, and have a dispatch reliability of 99.5% - one of the highest levels in the air transport industry.

The Dash 8 Q400 aircraft was developed to meet the requirements of regional airlines for larger aircraft on high-density, short-haul routes. The 350kt Q400 is one of the world’s quietest turboprop aircraft, with a noise and vibration suppression system (NVS) that was introduced on the Dash 8 turboprop family in 1996. The aircraft’s speed and 2,519km range provide airlines with the capability to service markets beyond conventional turboprop aircraft distances.

A test aircraft of the Q400 became the first Canadian aircraft to fly on D7566 biofuel. D7566 is certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Porter Airlines is planning to carry out Canada’s first biofuel-powered revenue flight on its Q400 aircraft. The dual control flight deck manufactured by De Havilland Canada accommodates a pilot and co-pilot. The electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS) has five high-resolution, 6in x 8in, liquid crystal displays. The flight deck can be fitted with a holographic guidance system from Flight Dynamics.

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Dash 8 Captains

This is a non-commuting, permanent contract, and requires the candidate to relocate and live in Australia.  Aircraft: DHC8  Base salary (in AUD): $110,000 for Dash 8 Captains, exclusive of 11.5% superannuation (retirement fund contribution). Allowances: Meals: Breakfast - $34.19, Lunch - $38.31, Dinner - $65.85 Layover - $27.97 RDO Payment: $363.73 for First Officers, $484.04 for Captains (if they agree to work on a non-rostered day off). Loss of Licence: up to $2,753 covered per year, to assist the pilot in holding adequate insurance against loss of licence. Phone Allowance: $250 per annum. Annual Leave: 42 days Roster: Pilots based in Cairns can fly around 80-85 hours a month. Pilots will have 2 days off per week and the schedule is from 7am to 2pm; 2 weekends off per month and every 2 weeks you will have doubles finishing at 4pm. Other benefits: Productivity payment of 0.25% of the daily base salary for each day when monthly flight hours exceed 75 hours. Working visa application fees and immigration agent?s fees covered, including for family members. If a successful candidate requires a sponsorship visa, after returning the signed offer, the company will introduce them to their immigration agent to lodge a Temporary Skill Shortage Visa - subclass 482 (in most cases). The documents required initially are the passports of all family members, as well as a police check for every place the candidate has lived for more than 12 months. Additionally, an English test and medical examination must be completed. Their immigration agent will guide the candidate through the process and offer assistance. First two weeks of accommodation provided. Career progression: There is also a possibility for pilots to transition to the A320 fleet, which is set to be acquired end of 2024. Free parking at Cairns Airport. Please kindly note that these figures are currently under review and may change in the near future. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Requirements: All candidates that hold an ICAO/FAA/EASA licences other than a CASA Australia licence will be required to have a valid instrument rating on time of employment with at least 10 months validity and medical from the country of issue of the licence with at least 12 months validity. The new crew member on joining will be required to convert their licence within 6 months of joining the company, and the company will assist you in converting their license and guide you with all regulatory matters. There will be a training bond (24months/ $30000.00 AUD) if you are not type rated on the DHC 8 and a type rating initial endorsement is required.  The following is the selection criteria for the role: CAPTAIN Valid ATPL (A)  3000 hours total flight time 1500 hours as pilot in command of multi-engine aircraft 500 hours in command of Turboprop or Jet aircraft with a maximum Take off weight > 13000kg Multi-Engine Instrument Rating  Type Rating (DHC8) preferred but not essential Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate English Language Proficiency Level 6- this is non-flexible Last flown on a turbo prop aircraft within 12 months - non-flexible. The ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) Ideal candidates should come from the Oceania region as first choice due to licence conversion issue. However, we are open to review experienced candidates outside of this region.  

Dash 8 First Officers

This is a non-commuting, permanent contract, and requires the candidate to relocate and live in Australia.  Aircraft: DHC8  Base salary (in AUD): $77,100 for Dash 8 First Officers, exclusive of 11.5% superannuation (retirement fund contribution). Allowances: Meals: Breakfast - $34.19, Lunch - $38.31, Dinner - $65.85 Layover - $27.97 RDO Payment: $363.73 for First Officers, $484.04 for Captains (if they agree to work on a non-rostered day off). Loss of Licence: up to $2,753 covered per year, to assist the pilot in holding adequate insurance against loss of licence. Phone Allowance: $250 per annum. Annual Leave: 42 days Roster: Pilots based in Cairns can fly around 80-85 hours a month. Pilots will have 2 days off per week and the schedule is from 7am to 2pm; 2 weekends off per month and every 2 weeks you will have doubles finishing at 4pm. Other benefits: Productivity payment of 0.25% of the daily base salary for each day when monthly flight hours exceed 75 hours. Working visa application fees and immigration agent?s fees covered, including for family members. If a successful candidate requires a sponsorship visa, after returning the signed offer, the company will introduce them to their immigration agent to lodge a Temporary Skill Shortage Visa - subclass 482 (in most cases). The documents required initially are the passports of all family members, as well as a police check for every place the candidate has lived for more than 12 months. Additionally, an English test and medical examination must be completed. Their immigration agent will guide the candidate through the process and offer assistance. First two weeks of accommodation provided. Career progression: First officers can be considered for an upgrade after 12-18 months and this is based on performance and company requirements at that time. There is also a possibility for pilots to transition to the A320 fleet, which is set to be acquired end of 2024. Free parking at Cairns Airport. Please kindly note that these figures are currently under review and may change in the near future. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Requirements: All candidates that hold an ICAO/FAA/EASA licences other than a CASA Australia licence will be required to have a valid instrument rating on time of employment with at least 10 months validity and medical from the country of issue of the licence with at least 12 months validity. The new crew member on joining will be required to convert their licence within 6 months of joining the company, and the company will assist you in converting their license and guide you with all regulatory matters. There will be a training bond (24months/ $30000.00 AUD) if you are not type rated on the DHC 8 and a type rating initial endorsement is required.  The following is the selection criteria for the role: CAPTAIN Valid ATPL (A)  3000 hours total flight time 1500 hours as pilot in command of multi-engine aircraft 500 hours in command of Turboprop or Jet aircraft with a maximum Take off weight > 13000kg Multi-Engine Instrument Rating  Type Rating (DHC8) preferred but not essential Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate English Language Proficiency Level 6- this is non-flexible Last flown on a turbo prop aircraft within 12 months - non-flexible. The ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) Ideal candidates should come from the Oceania region as first choice due to licence conversion issue. However, we are open to review experienced candidates outside of this region.

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