Minimum Qualifications for Airbus A350 Commander
The successful candidate for this prestigious long-haul Captain role must demonstrate comprehensive experience, exemplary command proficiency, and strict adherence to regulatory standards. The requirements listed below are mandatory for consideration in this high-responsibility aviation career opportunity.
Essential Candidate Requirements
- Licensing and Medical: The applicant must possess a valid EASA Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) specifically endorsed with the Airbus A350 Type Rating, complemented by a current and unrestricted EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Total Flight Experience: A minimum of 5,000 hours of total accumulated flight time is mandatory. This experience must demonstrably include extensive operational flight time within demanding international long-haul environments.
- Commander Experience: Candidates must provide evidence of a minimum of 1,500 hours of Pilot in Command (PIC) or Commander experience accumulated on the Airbus A3XX fleet.
- Citizenship Requirements: Due to operational constraints and international regulatory mandates, the applicant must hold citizenship within Switzerland or any of the EU-27/EFTA member states.
- Language Proficiency: Exceptional communication skills are required in two key languages:
- German proficiency must be at a minimum functional level of C1.
- English fluency must meet level B2, corresponding to ICAO Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.