A320 First Officer Position: Global ACMI Operations
Avion Express, a premier narrow-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter operator, invites highly qualified professionals to apply for the critical position of A320 First Officer. The company maintains successful operational presence across diverse global regions, including Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America, offering unparalleled worldwide experience for ambitious aviation careers.
Required Pilot Specifications and Certifications
Prospective A320 First Officers must strictly meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this professional aviation career opportunity:
- Must possess a valid A320 Type Rating.
- Holding an EASA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Frozen ATPL (CPL with ATPL subjects).
- Possession of a current EASA Class 1 Flight Crew Medical Certificate.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency (ICAO Level 4 or higher).
- A minimum of 1,000 total flying hours.
- A minimum of 500 hours flying experience on the A320 type.
- The unrestricted right to live and work within the European Union (EU).
- Provision of a Statement of No Accident or Incident from previous aviation employment.
- A clean criminal record verified by necessary documentation.
- A Letter of License Verification issued by the relevant Authority.
Compensation and Professional Benefits
Avion Express is committed to attracting and retaining world-class talent, offering a robust benefits package and competitive remuneration structure:
- A substantial joining bonus of 10,000 EUR is offered for new First Officers commencing service before the stipulated mid-July deadline.
- Indefinite service contracts ensuring career stability.
- Guaranteed monthly payment structure throughout the year, ensuring stable winter conditions.
- Comprehensive Loss of License Insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for career progression, including Command upgrades.
- Structured Long Service Bonus scheme.
- One paid month of annual leave during the low season.
- Access to world-class professional training programs and stable winter conditions.
- Travel health insurance provision.
- High-quality accommodation provided (primary hotels or apartments) while on duty.
- Reimbursement for travel tickets to the duty station and for returning home.
- A highly competitive roster pattern and rotation schedule.
- Exposure to worldwide operations and a dynamic multicultural environment.
- Internal professional development opportunities in specialized fields such as Training, Safety, Quality, and Security.
Remuneration Structure (Fixed Monthly Salary + Block Hour Payment):
- First Officer: Fixed summer remuneration of 5,500 EUR, supplemented by block hour payment calculated from the first block hour flown.
- Senior First Officer: Fixed summer remuneration of 6,000 EUR, supplemented by block hour payment calculated from the first block hour flown.