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Careers

Pilots

Today, we employ more than 1400 dedicated team members representing 20+ nationalities. We aim for the highest standards of professional and personal competence to provide the visitors to the Maldives with an incredible experience.

Pilots

Embark on an exciting career in the World’s Largest Seaplane Operator. Experience one of the most unique and exciting operations, in a globally renowned picturesque location, while flying the most famous Seaplane ever produced. As part of a multi-crew operation you will be responsible, to ensure a safe and efficient operation of the aircraft, providing a high standard of customer service. We provide an attractive remuneration, rotational and benefits package.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Professional Pilot License (as applicable)
  • Valid Class 1 Medical
  • License, ratings and medical must be valid for at least 6 months from date of joining
  • Maximum age: 65 years
  • ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above
  • Passport valid for at least 1 year (Foreign Nationals)
  • Must pass TMA assessment and interview

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

CAPTAINS- DIRECT ENTRY (Float Operations)

  • Valid ICAO ATPL acceptable to Maldivian Civil Aviation Authority for validation
 OR a valid FCL CPL/IR or full ATPL
  • Minimum Total Flight Experience:
    • 3000 hrs including at least 500 hrs on DHC-6; OR
    • 4000 hrs with no DHC-6 experience
  • Minimum Total Float Experience:
    • 750 hrs including at least 500 hrs on DHC-6 floats; OR
    • 1500 hrs with no DHC-6 experience
  • Minimum PIC experience of 500 hrs on aeroplanes
  • Preference given to candidates with DHC-6 experience

FIRST OFFICERS (Float Operations)

  • Valid Maldivian FCL CPL with Multi-Engine Rating and SE-IR or ME-IR with ATPL theory credit
    OR
  • Valid ICAO/FAA CPL with Multi-Engine Rating and SE-IR or ME-IR with ATPL theory credit compliant with Maldivian Part-FCL
  • Minimum 70 hrs PIC
  • 5 hrs night flying
  • 20 hrs cross-country as PIC, including one VFR cross-country of at least 540 km (300 NM)
  • Preference given to candidates with Float / DHC-6 experience
  • GCE Ordinary Level (or equivalent): minimum 6 passes, with 3 credits including English Language

Applications meeting the above requirements shall be submitted to pilotcareers@transmaldivian.com 

CURRENTLY NO VACANCIES

We are currently not looking for professionals related to this field. Please refer our other careers pages Cabin Crew, Airport Operations and Engineering for other opportunities with TMA.

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