Fly Jinnah | A320 First Officer
Experienced A320 First Officer | Pakistani Nationals
Join Air Arabia Group - Fly Jinnah
Recruitment Roadshow and Application Process
Air Arabia Group, in collaboration with Fly Jinnah, is actively seeking highly skilled and experienced A320 Type Rated First Officers. This premier career opportunity is exclusively offered to eligible Pakistani Nationals.
Selection Event Details
The dedicated recruitment team will conduct assessment and selection procedures during a focused roadshow in Karachi, Pakistan, scheduled for November 6th and 7th, 2025.
Application Instructions
Prospective candidates interested in joining Air Arabia Group – Fly Jinnah must submit their application through this official job requisition. The recruitment team will subsequently contact qualified applicants regarding the subsequent steps of the selection process.
Pilot Qualifications and Experience Requirements
The applicant must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered for the First Officer position:
- Nationality and Age: Must hold Pakistani Nationality; maximum age limit is 47 years.
- Licensing: Possesses a valid CPL/ATPL License and a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Ratings: Must be A320 Type Rated.
- Recency: Must have experience operating the A320 family within the last 12 months.
- Instrument Rating (IR) and Type Rating: Must be valid for a minimum of two months at the time of joining.
- ELP: Valid English Language Proficiency (Level 4 or above).
- Total Flight Time: Minimum 2,000 civil commercial jet operational hours.
- A320 Experience: Must have accumulated at least 800 Second-in-Command (SIC) hours on the A320 aircraft.
Competitive Remuneration Package (All figures in PKR)
The successful candidate will be offered an undetermined period contract alongside a highly attractive and variable compensation structure.
Fixed Monthly Salary (Pakistan Rupees - PKR)
The total fixed monthly salary is determined by the pilot's total factored flying hours:
| Factored Hours Slab | Total Fixed Salary (PKR) |
|---|---|
| 500 - 1,500 | 1,103,200 |
| 1,500 - 3,000 | 1,527,800 |
| 3,000 - 3,750 | 1,699,400 |
| 3,750 - 5,000 | 1,787,400 |
| 5,000+ | 1,875,400 |
Boeing Experience Factoring Policy
Captains and First Officers with prior Boeing experience will have their Boeing flying hours (in the respective position) factored, up to a maximum cap of 3,000 hours. Any Airbus family flying hours (A320/321/330) will be added on top of the calculated Boeing factored experience.
Variable Pay and Allowances
Flying Variable Pay (Rate per Credit Block Hour) Variable flying pay is tiered based on monthly credit block hours:| Credit Block Hours | Rate per Hour (PKR) |
|---|---|
| 1 to 30 hours | 5,000 |
| 31 to 60 hours | 8,500 |
| 61 to 85 hours | 12,000 |
| 86 to 100 hours | 14,000 |
| Above 100 hours | 16,000 |
- Duty Hour Pay: PKR 1,000 per actual duty hour (from sign-in to sign-out).
- Night Flight Allowance: Credit hours for night flights (departure between 18:30 and 06:29 Local time) are compensated at 1.3 times the credit block hour allowance. Day flights are compensated at 1 time the allowance.
- Rostered Day Off Compensation: If called for duty on a rostered day off, the pilot receives PKR 10,000 compensation in addition to the standard Flying Allowance.
- Insurance Premium Deduction: PKR 5,000 per month.
- End of Service Gratuity: For every 12 months of continuous service, Gratuity equivalent to one month's Fixed Gross Salary (including Fixed Flying Allowance) will be paid.
- On Board Meals: Free meals are provided for the operating crew.
Comprehensive Employee Benefits
Annual Leave
Pilots are entitled to 30 calendar days of paid leave per annum.
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive medical coverage is provided for the employee, spouse, and up to three children under the age of 18 years residing in Pakistan.
| Entitlement | Limits |
|---|---|
| Basic Hospitalization | 250,000 |
| Daily Room & Board | Private Room: 36,990 per day |
| Maternity – Normal | 200,000 |
| C-Section / Multiple Births | 400,000 |
| D&C, D&E, Legal Abortion | 100,000 |
| Annual Major Medical Cover (MMC) per person | 250,000 |
| Annual OPD per employee/per family | 40,000 |
Travel Privileges (Air Arabia Group Network)
Employees receive unlimited standby tickets across the Air Arabia Group’s network:
| Employee Status | Standby Travel Policy |
|---|---|
| Unmarried employee | Unlimited standby for self and parents. Four sectors standby for two nominated siblings. |
| Married Employee | Unlimited standby for self, spouse, children, and parents. Four sectors standby for two nominated siblings. |
Annual Free Firm Ticket
Upon successful completion of six months of service, employees are entitled to one Annual Free Firm Ticket on the Air Arabia / Fly Jinnah Network:
| Employee Status | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Unmarried employee | One ticket for self, parents, and two nominated siblings (sibling names can be updated annually on January 31st). |
| Married Employee | One ticket yearly for self, spouse, and children (unlimited children may be nominated). |
MYID Travel Benefit
Access to discounted rebated tickets on other airlines via the MYID travel system is effective after 180 days of service. This benefit is extended to the employee, spouse, and children (below 23 years). All ticket purchases through MYID must be made via credit card. Access is deactivated upon separation from the organization.
Air Arabia Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best aviation talent.