A320 First Officer / Senior First Officer
Avion Express is recognized as a premier narrow-body ACMI and charter operator, maintaining successful operations across key regions including Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America. The company is actively seeking highly qualified and dedicated aviation professionals to fill the pivotal role of A320 First Officer.
This exceptional opportunity invites skilled Airbus A320 pilots to join a rapidly expanding global operation, benefiting from stable, indefinite service contracts and clear pathways for career progression, including potential command upgrades.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates must meet the stringent EASA requirements and demonstrate significant operational experience on type:
- Possession of a valid EASA ATPL or Frozen ATPL (CPL with ATPL subjects completed).
- Current and valid EASA Class 1 flight crew medical certificate.
- Current and valid Type Rating for the Airbus A320 family.
- Minimum ICAO Level 4 English language proficiency (Level 5 or higher is preferred).
- Possession of the unrestricted legal right to live and work within the European Union (EU).
Required Experience
- A minimum of 1000 hours of total flying experience.
- A minimum of 500 hours flying experience on the A320 type.
Required Documentation
- Formal Statement of No Accident or Incident from previous employers.
- A clear criminal record check is mandatory.
- Current Letter of License Verification issued by the relevant Authority.
Compensation and Benefits Package
Avion Express offers a highly competitive remuneration package structured for stability and professional growth:
Financial Incentives
- A significant joining bonus of 10,000 Euros is available for candidates who commence employment by the stipulated deadline (mid-July).
- Attractive fixed monthly guaranteed payment maintained consistently throughout the year, ensuring stable winter conditions.
- Block hour payment calculated from the first hour flown, supplementing the fixed salary.
- Specific fixed monthly payments during the summer season:
- First Officer: 5,500 Euros plus block hour payment.
- Senior First Officer: 6,000 Euros plus block hour payment.
- Long service bonus scheme.
Career and Lifestyle Support
- Indefinite service contracts ensuring long-term employment stability.
- Defined paths for command upgrades and career advancement.
- Comprehensive Loss of License Insurance coverage.
- High-quality, world-class training programs.
- Highly competitive roster patterns and rotations designed for work-life balance.
- One paid month of annual vacation provided during the low season.
- Travel tickets provided for transfer to the place of duty and returning home.
- High-quality accommodation provided during operations (primary hotels or corporate apartments).
- Comprehensive Travel Health Insurance.
- Professional development opportunities within the fields of Training, Safety, Quality, and Security.
- The opportunity to operate within a worldwide network and a dynamic, multicultural environment.