First Officer - A320 Fleet
Join a world-leading airline with ambitious plans for expansion, dedicated to transforming the aviation industry through innovation and sustainability. The airline is making significant investments in its future, aiming to fly to more destinations than ever before. Committed to creating meaningful experiences for both guests and employees, the company offers a remarkable and thoughtful employee experience.
Based in Abu Dhabi, recently ranked as the world's safest city for 2025, this opportunity provides not only a career with extensive progression opportunities within and beyond the cockpit but also an exceptional lifestyle choice for individuals and their families. Enjoy the benefits of tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, health insurance, gym memberships, and more, while building a life in a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. An exciting new adventure awaits in Abu Dhabi.
Key Responsibilities
The First Officer supports the Captain in operating the aircraft safely and efficiently. Key duties include:
- Conducting flights in full compliance with the current flight plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Captain's instructions. Notifying the Captain of any changes to the flight plan, Air Traffic Control clearances, or geographical position when the Captain is not at the controls.
- Assisting the Captain with administrative tasks related to the flight as required.
- Ensuring the safe navigation of the aircraft by maintaining a continuous and independent check on the aircraft's geographical position and ensuring safe terrain and weather clearance.
- Upholding high personal standards of discipline, conduct, and appearance as a representative of the airline at all times.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for the First Officer role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of 2500 hours total flying time.
- A minimum of 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (1) aircraft or high-performance military jets.
- A minimum of 500 hours on the A320 Family aircraft.
- Must have flown any Airbus Fly-by-Wire aircraft within the last 12 months.
- Possess a valid A320 type rating, which must remain valid for a minimum of two months at the time of joining.
- Hold a current and unrestricted ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). Frozen ATPLs are not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen.
- Must be currently type-rated and current on the A320 aircraft.
- Possess an unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate.
- Maximum age limit at the time of application is 50 years old.
- Demonstrate English Language Fluency (written and verbal) at ICAO Level 4 or higher.
- For hours accumulated on flights with in-flight relief, 75% of the total hours will be counted towards the required minimums.
(1) Glass Cockpit: Refers to aircraft equipped with a Flight Management System (FMS) coupled to an Automatic Flight Path Directors System (APFDS).
Package and Benefits
The airline offers a competitive annual package, comprising a basic salary, flying pay, a housing allowance to assist in securing preferred accommodation, and layover and meal allowances. The opportunity exists to earn up to 513,732 AED (approximately USD 138,318) tax-free per annum, based on flying 75 hours per month. Annual salary increments are based on performance, and the package includes additional comprehensive benefits:
- Education allowance of AED 40,000 per annum for primary education and AED 55,000 per annum for secondary education, applicable for up to three children.
- Income protection scheme.
- 42 days of annual leave.
- Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to the airline's exclusive iSave discount program.
- End-of-service benefits.
- Accidental and life insurance coverage.