A320 First Officer – Fly Jinnah
Important Information
Fly Jinnah, Pakistan's newest and rapidly expanding airline, a distinguished group company, presents an exceptional opportunity for skilled and dedicated aviation professionals. The airline is actively seeking A320 Type-Rated First Officers to join its dynamic team on a fixed-term contract.
Contract Specifications:
- This opportunity is exclusively open to eligible foreign nationals.
Contract Duration:
- The contract is offered for an initial fixed period of 15 months, with potential for renewal upon mutual agreement for subsequent terms.
- The engagement typically commences with approximately three months of initial training, followed by twelve months of active flying duties.
Key Responsibilities
The A320 First Officer performs a critical role within the flight operations team, with key responsibilities including:
- Operates as the ‘Pilot Flying’ or ‘Pilot Monitoring’, providing essential support to the Captain in managing flight deck operations. This includes diligent monitoring of flight progress, efficiency of operating systems, and performance of other cockpit crew members.
- Conducts all flights in strict adherence to the detailed provisions of the Airline's Operations Manual and relevant aviation regulations. The First Officer is responsible for consistently applying and monitoring procedures necessary to ensure the safe and seamless operation of assigned aircraft.
- Collaborates closely with the Captain and Dispatch Team prior to each flight to ensure all flight and cabin crew members are thoroughly prepared and furnished with critical information, encompassing aircraft technical status, preferred routes, weather conditions, fuel requirements, weight and balance, and distribution of roles.
- Executes all necessary checks, records, and documentation tasks pertinent to conducted flights, such as calculating take-off data, determining fuel requirements, and completing ATS flight plans.
- Utilizes adopted systems and forms for data recording, including the aircraft logbook and Computed Flight Plan (CFP), verifying calculated data against assumed values and securing the Captain's signature as required.
- At stations lacking qualified ground personnel, the First Officer will verify fuel type and supervise the aircraft fuelling process, ensuring precise fuel distribution.
- Promptly alerts the Captain to any irregularities or unfavourable variables that could potentially compromise safety, implementing necessary actions as instructed by the Captain and assisting the crew on appropriate responses in case of safety or security incidents.
- Undertakes additional, ground-based assignments, such as Safety Officer or Security Officer, as directed by the Head of Flight Operations and in full compliance with Part A of the Airline's Operations Manual.
Work Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate for the A320 First Officer position will possess the following qualifications and experience:
- A minimum of 500 hours of total flying experience is required, with previous experience on the Airbus A320 highly preferred.
- Experience within a low-cost airline environment is considered a significant advantage.
- Possesses acceptable industry knowledge regarding aircraft systems and operating procedures.
- Demonstrates the requisite knowledge and exposure to capably handle any delegated roles, particularly security or safety-related functions, as mandated by the airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
- Exposure to Quality Assurance (QA), Safety, Security, and Audit procedures and practices relevant to Flight Operations is essential.
Salary and Benefits
Fly Jinnah offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package designed to attract top aviation talent:
Monthly Salary During Initial Training:
- During the training period (until the successful completion of the Final Line Check), a net monthly salary of AED 12,853 (equivalent to US$ 3,500) will be provided (pro-rated for partial months), in addition to a daily Per Diem.
Monthly Salary After Training / Final Line Check:
- Following successful completion of training and the Final Line Check, the net monthly salary is AED 20,199 (equivalent to US$ 5,500) for up to 60 block hours per month, plus a daily Per Diem.
Flying Pay Above 60 Block Hours:
- Each block hour flown above 60 hours in a month will be compensated at a rate of AED 275 (equivalent to US$ 75) per hour.
Per Diem:
- A Per Diem of AED 184 (equivalent to US$ 50) per day is provided (averaging US$ 1,500 per month), intended to cover food and other miscellaneous expenses.
Accommodation:
- Suitable hotel accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis will be provided at both the base of operation and layover stations for the entire duration of the contract. This includes personal laundry service for up to four pieces of clothing per day at the hotel.
Transportation:
- Appropriate ground transportation will be arranged from accommodation to and from airports/offices for all rostered flight duties.
Travel:
- The company will arrange and cover the cost of economy class air tickets at both the commencement and conclusion of the contract, inclusive of up to 50 kilograms of baggage allowance.
- Unlimited standby tickets on the Air Arabia group network are available during the contract period.
- Eligibility for MYID travel benefits commences after six months of service.
Uniforms / Laundry:
- Uniforms and associated laundry services will be provided for the full duration of the contract.
Roster & Annual Leave:
- First Officers are entitled to 30 calendar days of Annual Leave Vacation (ALV) for each completed year of service, accruing at a rate of 2.5 days per month.
- Paid vacation is granted following the successful completion of initial training and Line Flying release in the UAE, as well as upon the commencement of regular rostered flying duties in Pakistan.
- Paid vacation days will be combined with rostered off-duty days each month, ensuring a minimum of seven consecutive free-of-duty days (comprising Paid Vacation + OFF days) per month.