First Officer - Flight Operations

Location: Manila (MNL)

Department: Flight Operations

Entity: Philippines AirAsia Inc. (PAA)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Philippines AirAsia Inc. (PAA) is seeking a First Officer to join our Flight Operations team in Manila. The First Officer will support the Commander in the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and maintaining professional standards throughout flight preparation, in-flight duties, and post-flight activities. This role demands strong situational awareness, technical expertise, and collaborative teamwork to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in crew briefings, staying informed on all relevant aeronautical, meteorological, and technical information, as well as anticipated aircraft load.
Ensure all personal licenses, medical certifications, passports, visas, and logbooks are valid and current.
Conduct cross-checks to verify the validity of required documents (e.g., license, passport, SEP card) for all operating technical crew members.
Execute duties as Pilot Flying (PF) or Pilot Monitoring (PM) as directed by the Commander.
Assist the Commander in managing flight deck operations through effective task distribution, systematic cooperation, information sharing, and monitoring of flight progress, aircraft systems, airspace, and crew performance.
Complete and manage all necessary operational documents, including Operational Flight Plans, occurrence reports, and Voyage Reports.
Upon flight completion, assist in finalizing aircraft documentation, ensure the flight deck is prepared for the next crew, hand over to incoming crew or authorized personnel, and secure the aircraft as required.

Qualifications and Experience

CAAP CPL/IR or MPL
Valid CAAP Class 1 Medical Certificate
College Degree or equivalent
English Language Proficiency at Level 4 or above
Minimum 200 hours fixed-wing experience or equivalent credited hours.
Rotary wing time and crop dusting time are credited at 50%.
Experimental category aircraft time is credited at 0%.
Second Officer/Third Crew (e.g., System Engineer) time is credited at 50%.

Required Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills: Proficient in modern cockpit operations, including EFIS/FMS systems. Strong understanding of aviation regulations, flight planning, and operational documentation. Skilled in flight management systems, navigation, and aircraft performance monitoring.
Soft Skills: Friendly, mature, humble, honest, meticulous, self-starter, and capable of performing under pressure in challenging environments. High attention to detail. Effective communication and teamwork skills for seamless flight deck cooperation. Adaptable and proactive with strong situational awareness. Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact and discretion.

Career Development

Opportunities for advancement exist from First Officer to Captain, with potential to move into various leadership and operational roles within the airline. Eligibility for upgrade to Captain is based on performance, experience, and leadership potential, leading to full command responsibility, flight crew leadership, and mentorship of junior pilots.