Bulgaria Air, the National Airline of Bulgaria, is seeking an experienced Full-Time First Officer to join its highly qualified flight crew team. The successful candidate will support expanding scheduled operations within Europe and EMEA, operating the advanced Airbus A220 aircraft. This position is based in Sofia, Bulgaria.
About the Role
As a First Officer for Bulgaria Air, you will contribute to the airline's scheduled operations across Europe and the Middle East and North Africa. Operating a fleet that includes the modern Airbus A220, alongside other aircraft types, you will be an integral part of a dynamic flight crew. The role is designed for individuals seeking to fly advanced, medium-haul passenger aircraft within a supportive and professional environment.
Requirements
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Valid EU FCL CPL or ATPL license.
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Valid EASA Medical Class 1.
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ICAO English proficiency level 4 or higher.
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Minimum of 1500 flight hours.
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Minimum of 200 flight hours flown within the last 12 months.
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Fluent in Bulgarian.
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Clean Criminal Record.
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Excellent Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills.
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Strong self-motivation and a commitment to the highest safety and responsibility standards.
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Type Rated or Non-Type Rated on the Airbus A220 is acceptable.
What We Offer
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Type Rating on the A220 (BD500) provided by a leading training organization in Western Europe, with a 5-year bond covered by the airline.
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Flexible Roster with requested days off per calendar month and no layovers.
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Scheduled flights, predominantly day-flights, to major international hub-airports within the European network.
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A minimum of 36 paid calendar vacation days per year.
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Guaranteed base salary plus a guaranteed monthly bonus.
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Additional fixed pay per landing and per kilometer flown.
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Permanent employment contract with up to a six-month probation period.
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Rosters published at least 15 calendar days in advance for the upcoming monthly period, with options to bid for preferred days off and flights.
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Career development opportunities.
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Free and discounted tickets across the Bulgaria Air route network.
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Health insurance and wellbeing benefits.
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Staff Travel insurance 24/7 from the first day of employment.
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Onboard crew meals and catering on all flights.
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Necessary training, validation, and medical examinations covered by the airline.
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Uniforms provided by Bulgaria Air.