24 September 2025

AeroProfessional Ltd | B787 First Officer

Japan

B787 First Officer, AirJapan

AeroProfessional is proud to partner with AirJapan, an innovative subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA), in the recruitment of exceptional B787 First Officers. This is a premier opportunity to join a rapidly expanding team based at Narita and Haneda International Airports.

The successful candidate will operate a modern Boeing 787 fleet, contributing to AirJapan's unique 'Fly Thoughtful' service concept on medium-haul routes. This dynamic role involves operating flights for both AirJapan (AJX) and the mainline All Nippon Airways (ANA), offering a diverse and rewarding flying experience.

This position presents a rare opportunity for career progression, featuring outstanding benefits and significant potential for a command upgrade—a distinct advantage within the Asian contract pilot market.

Key Benefits and Compensation

  • A secure 5-year renewable contract.
  • Defined opportunities for command upgrade.
  • A generous rostering schedule of 10 consecutive days off per month, plus 2 additional commuting days.
  • Company-provided accommodation in Tokyo and at all layover outstations.
  • 24 days of paid annual leave.
  • Company contributions to a pension scheme.
  • A significant contract completion bonus.
  • An annual performance-based bonus.
  • Commuting support provided through business class tickets on ANA-operated flights or a commuting allowance.

Minimum Requirements

  • Hold a valid ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
  • Hold a valid ICAO Jet Aircraft Type-Rating with a Command Instrument Rating.
  • A minimum of 3,000 hours total flight time.
  • A minimum of 500 hours on a commercial jet aircraft.
  • 250+ hours as Pilot in Command (PIC), or 500+ hours as Pilot Under Supervision (PUS), or a combination of 180+ hours PIC/PUS plus 70+ hours PIC.
  • 200+ hours of cross-country flight time, of which 100+ hours must be as PIC/PUS.
  • 75+ hours of instrument flight time.
  • 100+ hours of night flight time.
  • Hold a valid ICAO Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • Possess ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 or higher.

Application Process

Qualified candidates who meet the requirements detailed above are encouraged to submit an application for this outstanding opportunity.

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