15 July 2025

Air Arabia | A320 First Officer

Karachi, PK, Pakistan

Overview

Job Purpose

To conduct assigned flights in accordance with the detailed provisions of Company Operational Manual and in compliance with the CAA related regulations. He/she must ensure ultimate safety, security, and efficiency are achieved throughout all operated flights; supports and guides the flight/cabin crew, handle emergencies and ad-hoc scenarios effectively, and takes control over the flight to ensure successful performance and positive corporate image.

Flies the aircrafts from one destination to another in accordance with the given schedules and approved flight plans; carries his/her duties and acts as the ultimate responsible for the aircraft during the assigned flights taking into account the following key factors, in order of priority: Safety, Efficiency & Passenger comfort

Experience, Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum of 750 flying hours on A320 Family. ATPL is preferred.

  • Valid licenses, valid 1 medical and Valid IR

  • Valid English Language Proficiency (ELP) certification. Above level 4

  • Appropriate CPL/ATPL (preferred) License.

  • He/she must pass the technical, psychometric, Medical Fitness check-up assessments for Pilots as per Company/CAA standards.

  • Training in safety and emergency response is essential – a formal qualification is an advantage.

  • Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations training is an advantage.

  • Crew Resources Management Training is considered an advantage.

  • IATA principles & standards relating to security is an advantage.

  • Proficient in Aircraft systems, proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Web Search.

  • Very good in English – written and verbal communication, Technical reports writing, presentations, etc.

  • Experience with low cost airline is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Flight Deck Crew Emoluments – First Officer

Contract Type: Undetermined period contract

Details of Fixed Salary: (All figures in PKR i.e., Pakistan Rupees)

Total Fixed Salary:

  • 0-500 SIC hours: Total salary of PKR 380,000/month.
  • 501-1500 SIC hours: Total salary of PKR 803,000/month.
  • 1501-3000 SIC hours: Total salary of PKR 868,000/month.
  • 3001-3750 SIC hours: Total salary of PKR 1,090,000/month.
  • 3750+ SIC hours: Total salary of PKR 1,534,000/month.

Salary Breakup Details:

  • Basic Salary: PKR 70,000 (0-500 SIC hours), PKR 150,000 (501-1500 SIC hours), PKR 200,000 (1501-3000 SIC hours), PKR 250,000 (3001-3750 SIC hours) and PKR 350,000 (3750+ SIC hours).
  • Fixed Flying Allowance: PKR 45,500 (0-500 SIC hours), PKR 200,000 (501+ SIC hours), PKR 200,000 (1501-3000 SIC hours), PKR 250,000 (3001-3750 SIC hours) and PKR 250,000 (3750+ SIC hours).
  • Housing Allowance: PKR 60,000 (0-500 SIC hours), PKR 150,000 (501+ SIC hours)
  • Other Allowances: PKR 2,500 (0-500 SIC hours), PKR 73,000 (501+ SIC hours), PKR 83,000 (1501-3000 SIC hours), PKR 200,000 (3001-3750 SIC hours) and PKR 284,000 (3750+ SIC hours).
  • Conveyance Allowance: PKR 50,000 (0-500 SIC hours), PKR 70,000 (501+ SIC hours)
  • Medical Allowance: PKR 7,000 (0-500 SIC hours), PKR 15,000 (501+ SIC hours), PKR 20,000 (1501-3000 SIC hours), PKR 25,000 (3001-3750 SIC hours) and PKR 35,000 (3750+ SIC hours)..
  • Settling Allowance: PKR 100,000/month ( discretionary ).
  • Seniority Allowance: PKR 50,000/month ( discretionary ).

Additional Benefits:

  • Transport: Provided for all flight duties.
  • Command Upgrade Allowance: PKR 250,000/month ( discretionary )
  • Comprehensive Package: Competitive pay, allowances, and operational support tailored to experience and hours flown.

Flight Deck Crew Emoluments – First Officer (Contd.)

Job Post: Additional Benefits and Allowances

  • Boeing Ex-Factored Hours: Prior Boeing hours counted at 50% (max 1,500 hrs) for salary determination, combined with Airbus (A320/321/330) hours.

  • Settling Allowance: PKR 100,000/month relocation support ( discretionary, subject to annual review ).

  • Seniority Allowance: Starts at PKR 50,000/month for First Officers, increasing annually to a cap of PKR 150,000.

  • Command Upgrade: PKR 250,000/month for Captains upon meeting A320F flying hours (3,500+), proficiency checks, and training requirements.

  • Insurance Deduction: PKR 5,000/month.

  • Fuel Card: Provided to A320 pilots with 500+ hours, capped at PKR 30,000/month.

  • SIM Card: Provided to A320 pilots with 500+ hours, capped at PKR 5,000/month (excess deducted).

Flight Deck Crew Emoluments – First Officer (Contd.)

  • Flying Variable Pay (per Credit Block Hour):

    • 1–30 hrs: PKR 5,000/hr
    • 31–60 hrs: PKR 8,500/hr
    • 61–85 hrs: PKR 12,000/hr
    • 86–100 hrs: PKR 14,000/hr
    • 100+ hrs: PKR 16,000/hr

  • Flying Allowance: Guaranteed pay for 73 block hours/month, conditional on fulfilling 100% of assigned hours. Proportional deductions apply for excess leave or non-availability.

  • Duty Hour Pay: PKR 1,000 per actual duty hour (Sign-in to Sign-out).

  • Credit Hours:

    • Day flights: Paid at 1x block hour allowance.
    • Night flights (1830–0629): Paid at 1.3x block hour allowance.

  • Off-Day Duty: PKR 10,000 compensation for rostered off-day duty, in addition to the Flying Allowance.

  • Onboard Meal: Free meal for operating crew.

  • Gratuity: One month’s fixed gross salary (including Flying Allowance) for every 12 months of service.

This package ensures attractive rewards and comprehensive benefits for experienced flight crew.

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