HOP! | First Officer
About the Role
HOP! is seeking experienced First Officers to join their flight crew. As the second-ranking member of the flight deck, the First Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring passenger safety and the efficient operation of the aircraft. This demanding position requires a passion for aviation, strong commitment, and excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will embark on a career with HOP!, with opportunities for advancement to Captain roles after accumulating significant experience.
About the Employer
HOP! is a reputable airline dedicated to providing exceptional air travel services.
About the Location
This position is based with HOP!.
About the Role
The First Officer will work alongside the Captain, sharing responsibility for the safety of passengers. Key duties include piloting the aircraft, executing navigation, managing all radio communications, and diligently monitoring the aircraft's technical condition. This role demands continuous professionalism, enthusiasm, commitment, strong intellectual capacity, psychological resilience, excellent physical fitness, and proficient English language skills. It serves as the initial step in a pilot's career at HOP!, offering a pathway to Captain selection following several years of dedicated service.
Requirements
- Must hold either a valid ATPL or a valid CPL/IRME, complemented by a valid ATPL theory qualification issued by an ATO certified by an EU Member State.
- Possession of a valid Class 1 medical certificate is mandatory.
- Candidates must be French nationals, nationals of another EU Member State, or Swiss nationals.
- Applicants who are not French nationals must possess FCL055 French language proficiency at Level 6 and demonstrate a current FCL055/055D language proficiency level of at least 5.
- Candidates must not have a history of failed training with HOP!, Air France, or Transavia.
- Attestation of Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) training is required.
- A TOEIC score of at least 850, obtained less than two years prior to the selection date, is a requirement.
- Pilots who do not hold an initial CS-25 type rating must provide an attestation of EASA Advanced UPRT training, as mandated since December 20, 2019.
- Certified copies of the last two pages of the flight logbook, along with an employer certificate validating recorded flight hours, must be submitted.
- Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online offer portal to be considered.
- Previous experience on CS-25 or CS-23 aircraft is considered an advantage.
Selection Process
The comprehensive selection process includes ENAC psychotechnical and psychomotor tests (Psy 1), followed by personality inventories, a group exercise, and an individual interview (Psy 2). A flight simulator assessment may be part of the process before the HOP! selection interview. Progression to later stages of selection is contingent upon successful completion of preceding assessments.