Experienced A320 Captain - Fly Jinnah (Pakistan)

Overview: Pilot Recruitment Roadshow

Air Arabia Group, through its subsidiary Fly Jinnah, is actively seeking highly skilled and experienced Pakistani Nationals to join their operational team as **A320 Captains**. The airline is committed to attracting the best talent and is hosting a focused recruitment roadshow in Pakistan for assessment and selection.

The recruitment team will conduct assessments in **Karachi** on the **6th and 7th of November 2025**. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application through the official requisition to initiate the screening and selection process.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

The ideal Captain candidate must meet the following stringent criteria:

Must be a **Pakistani National**.
Maximum age limit of **57 years**.
Holds a valid **ATPL License**.
**A320 Type Rated**.
Minimum of **6,000 Civil Commercial Jet Operation hours**.
A minimum of **1,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on the A320** aircraft.
Must have experience flying Airbus aircraft within the last **12 months**.
Possession of a valid A320 type rating and Instrument Rating (IR) on the license (with a minimum of 2 months validity upon joining).
Valid English Language Proficiency (ELP) of Level 4 or above.
Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.

Compensation and Emoluments (All figures in PKR - Pakistan Rupees)

This permanent position offers an undetermined period contract with a highly competitive remuneration package.

1. Fixed Salary Structure

Fixed total monthly salary is determined by total flying hours (including Boeing experience factored hours).

Total Flying Hours Slabs	Total Fixed Salary (PKR)
1500–3000	2,138,500
3000–4500	2,228,700
4500–6000	2,318,900
6000–7500	2,409,100
7500+	2,698,400

Boeing Experience Factor: For salary determination, prior Boeing flying hours (in the respective position) are factored with a maximum cap of 3,000 hours. All Airbus family flying hours (A320/321/330) are added on top of the calculated Boeing experience.

2. Variable Pay and Allowances

Variable Flying Pay per Credit Block Hour

Credit Block Hours	Rate per Credit Block Hour (PKR)
1 to 30 hours	8,000
31 to 60 hours	13,000
61 to 85 hours	18,500
86 to 100 hours	20,000
Above 100 hours	22,000

Additional Payments and Benefits

Duty Hour Pay: PKR 1,000 per actual duty hour (duration from sign-in to sign-out).
Night Flight Compensation: Credit hours for night flights (departure 1830 to 0629 Local time) are paid at 1.3 times the credit block hour allowance. Day flights are paid at 1 time the allowance.
Seniority Allowance (Captain): A starting allowance of **PKR 100,000 per month**, payable from the anniversary date of joining. This allowance increases annually up to a maximum cap of **PKR 300,000 per month**.
TRE/TRI Seniority Allowance: Payable at **PKR 200,000 per month** upon the anniversary of the respective operational endorsement, increasing annually up to **PKR 600,000 per month** for that endorsement.
Off-Day Compensation: Compensation of **PKR 12,000** in addition to the Flying Allowance when called for duty on a rostered day off.
End of Service Gratuity: Paid equivalent to one month's Fixed Gross Salary (including Fixed Flying allowance) for every 12 months of service.
Fuel Card: A pre-paid fuel card is provided with a maximum expense limit of **PKR 50,000 per month**.
SIM Card: A post-paid SIM card is provided with a maximum limit of **PKR 5,000 per month**.
On-Board Meal: Free meals are provided for the operating crew.

3. Training Allowances (TRE/TRI/LTC)

Trainers conducting Line Training or Simulator Training sessions are entitled to additional allowances:

Line Training Allowance (PKR per Duty)

Role	PKR/per Duty
Type Rated Examiner (TRE)	650,000
Type Rated Instructor (TRI) / LTC	45,000

Simulator / MFTD Training Allowance (PKR per Duty)

Role	PKR/per Duty
Type Rated Examiner (TRE)	650,000
Type Rated Instructor (TRI)	45,000
MFTD by Line Training Instructor	45,000

Note: Training allowances are paid in addition to the Flying Allowance and Duty Pay. These allowances are not applicable when the pilot is undergoing training as a trainee (e.g., Initial, Recurrency, or Upgrade training).

Comprehensive Benefits Package

1. Health and Insurance

Medical Insurance Coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance is provided for the employee, spouse, and up to three children under the age of 18 residing in Pakistan.

Entitlement	Limits (PKR)
Basic Hospitalization	250,000
Daily Room & Board (Private Room)	36,990 per day
Maternity – Normal	200,000
C-Section / Multiple Births	400,000
D&C, D&E, Legal Abortion	100,000
Annual MMC per person	250,000
Annual OPD per employee/family	40,000

2. Travel Benefits

Paid Leave: 30 calendar days per annum.
Future Career Mobility: After completing a minimum of 24 months with Fly Jinnah, the Captain will be eligible to apply for P1 opportunities at Air Arabia’s other global hubs.

Unlimited Standby Tickets (Air Arabia Group Network)

Employee Status	Present Policy Nominations
Unmarried Employee	Unlimited for self & parents. Four sectors standby for two nominated siblings.
Married Employee	Unlimited for self, spouse, children & parents. Four sectors standby for two nominated siblings.

Annual Free Firm Ticket (After 6 Months of Service)

One annual free firm ticket is provided on the Air Arabia / Fly Jinnah network for the employee and specified nominees.

Employee Status	Nomination Policy
Unmarried Employee	One ticket for self & parents and brothers/sisters (only two siblings, names updated annually).
Married Employee	One ticket yearly for self, wife & children (unlimited children can be nominated).

MYID Travel Benefit

Employees gain access to the MYID travel system for discounted tickets after successfully completing 180 days of service. This benefit is available for the employee, spouse, and children (below 23 years).

Air Arabia | A320 Captain