Air Arabia | A320 First Officer

Career Opportunity: Join Pakistan's Newest Airline

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan's dynamic newest airline and a valued member of the Air Arabia Group, invites highly skilled and dedicated aviation professionals to apply for the position of A320 Type-Rated Pilot (First Officer). This exciting opportunity involves a fixed-term contract designed exclusively for eligible foreign nationals seeking to advance their careers within a rapidly expanding low-cost carrier (LCC) environment.

Contract Specifications

The role is offered on a fixed-term basis and is open only to eligible foreign nationals. The initial contract duration is 15 months and is renewable subject to mutual agreement for subsequent periods. The tenure includes:

• Approximately three months dedicated to comprehensive initial training and line checks.
• Followed by 12 months of active rostered flying duties.

Key Responsibilities in Flight Operations

The A320 Pilot executes essential flight operations duties, ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety and operational efficiency are maintained in accordance with the Airline’s Operations Manual and all regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include:

• Serving interchangeably as the 'Pilot Flying' or 'Pilot Monitoring,' diligently assisting the Captain in flight deck management, system efficiency surveillance, and monitoring the performance of other cockpit crew members.
• Strictly adhering to all operational regulations and applying necessary procedures to guarantee the safe and smooth conduct of assigned flights.
• Engaging in meticulous pre-flight coordination with the Captain and Dispatch Team, covering critical elements such as aircraft technical status, route preferences, weather conditions, fuel requirements, weight distribution, and crew role assignments.
• Accurately completing all required flight documentation, checks, and records, including take-off data calculations, fuel logs, ATS flight plans, logbooks, and Computerized Flight Plans (CFP).
• Supervising aircraft fuelling procedures at locations lacking qualified ground personnel, verifying fuel type, and ensuring correct fuel distribution.
• Promptly reporting any irregularities or variables potentially impacting safety to the Captain, executing necessary actions as instructed, and assisting the crew in reacting effectively to safety or security incidents.
• Undertaking mandatory ground-based roles, such as Safety Officer or Security Officer, as designated by the Head of Flight Operations and stipulated in the Operations Manual.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate strong operational knowledge and professionalism. Desired experience includes:

• A minimum of 500 total flying hours is mandatory. Preference will be given to candidates possessing extensive experience operating the Airbus A320 aircraft type.
• Prior operational experience within a low-cost carrier (LCC) environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency and industry-acceptable knowledge of aircraft systems and standard operating procedures.
• Proven capacity and necessary exposure to handle additional delegated roles, including specialized safety or security functions, aligning with airline requirements and respective civil aviation authority standards.
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance (QA), Safety Management Systems, Security protocols, and audit procedures relevant to Flight Operations.

Compensation Structure and Benefits Package

Fly Jinnah offers a competitive, net-based compensation package paid in UAE Dirhams (AED) with US Dollars (US$) equivalents:

Comprehensive Benefits

• Per Diem: AED 184 (~US$ 50) per day (averaging US$ 1,500 monthly), provided for food and other miscellaneous expenses.
• Accommodation: Suitable hotel accommodation (Bed & Breakfast basis) is provided throughout the contract duration at the operating base and layover stations. Personal laundry services (four pieces daily) are included at the hotel.
• Transportation: Ground transportation is arranged and paid for, covering travel between accommodation, airports, and the office for all rostered flight duties.
• Travel Entitlements: The company covers economy class air travel for the commencement and conclusion of the contract, including a 50kg baggage allowance. Pilots receive unlimited standby travel access across the Air Arabia Group network. Eligibility for MYID travel benefits commences after six months of satisfactory service.
• Uniform and Laundry: Full uniforms and associated laundry services are provided for the contract period.
• Roster and Leave: Pilots accrue 30 calendar days of Annual Leave Vacation (ALV) per completed year of service (2.5 days per month). Paid leave is granted following the successful completion of initial training and line release. The monthly roster is structured to guarantee a minimum of seven consecutive free-of-duty days (combining paid vacation days and rostered OFF days).