Air Arabia | A320 First Officer

The Opportunity

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading low-cost carrier, is actively seeking highly qualified and experienced A320 Captains and First Officers to join its expanding fleet. Demonstrating its commitment to global talent acquisition, the Air Arabia Pilot Recruitment Team will be hosting an exclusive recruiting and assessment event in São Paulo, Brazil, from September 8th to 13th, 2025. This exceptional opportunity is extended to aviation professionals based in South America who are eager to advance their careers with a dynamic and innovative airline.

About Air Arabia

Air Arabia stands as the Middle East and North Africa's inaugural and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator. The airline is committed to expanding global connectivity, venturing into new markets, and continuously enhancing operational efficiency and innovation. As of the first half of 2025, Air Arabia's modern fleet comprises 83 owned and leased Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, with a significant order of an additional 120 new aircraft scheduled for delivery starting by the end of 2025. This robust growth is further evidenced by the launch of 13 new routes across its operational hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan during the first half of the year.

Beyond its core operations, Air Arabia is a proud consortium member, alongside Nesma Group and KUN Holding, that successfully secured the General Authority of Civil Aviation’s (GACA) bid to establish and operate a new national low-cost airline. This new venture, slated to commence operations in early 2026, will be based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, significantly enhancing both domestic and international air connectivity for the Eastern Province.

Our Culture

At Air Arabia, a vibrant culture of openness, diversity, ambition, and growth is meticulously nurtured. The airline prioritizes intentional values, positive behaviours, and enriching experiences to maintain a healthy and robust work environment. Renowned for being one of the most innovative, admired, and engaging workplaces, Air Arabia is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees are not merely hired but are inspired to aspire, dream, and embrace exciting challenges.

What We Offer

Air Arabia offers a highly competitive annual remuneration package, which encompasses a basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and comprehensive layover and meal allowances. Pilots have the potential to earn a competitive tax-free annual income, calculated based on 70 hours of flying per month. Additional prestigious benefits include:

• Education allowance for up to three children.
• Generous paid annual leave complemented by a lifestyle roster, offering up to 14 consecutive days off within a two-calendar-month period.
• Exclusive staff travel benefits.
• Comprehensive end-of-service benefits.
• Accidental and life insurance coverage.

Qualifications and Experience for First Officer (A320 Type Rated)

Prospective First Officers must meet the following stringent criteria:

• Possession of a valid A320 Type Rating, with a minimum of two months validity remaining at the time of joining.
• A minimum of 4000 hours of total flying time.
• A minimum of 800 hours flying experience on the A320 Family aircraft.
• Recent flight experience on Airbus Fly-by-Wire (FBW) aircraft within the last 12 months.
• Holding a current and unrestricted ICAO / Frozen ATPL.
• Currently type-rated on the A320.
• Possession of an unrestricted, current Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Maximum age of 60 years at the time of application.
• Demonstrated English Language Fluency Level 4 or better.

Requirements for Captains will align with industry best practices for command positions on the A320 fleet.

Application Process

Interested pilots who are based in and available to attend the recruitment event in São Paulo, Brazil, between September 8th and 13th, 2025, are encouraged to submit their details via the provided application link (link to be provided by Air Arabia). The Air Arabia Pilot Recruitment Team will review all submissions and contact eligible candidates to confirm the next steps for this exclusive assessment event. Only applicants meeting the specified criteria and availability for the São Paulo event will be considered.