Kuwait Airways | A300 Captain

About us

On the wave of the oil boom of the 1940s, a national carrier was born in 1954. Initially, Kuwait Airways Company served a limited network of Basra, Abadan, Beirut, Damascus and Jerusalem; however, a year later the fledgling carrier was facing economic hardship, and the government of Kuwait took a 50% interest in the airline, subsequently doubling the company's capital. Having entered the rough and tumble world of aviation, the government finally took 100% share in Kuwait Airways.

Kuwait Airways entered the jet age in 1962 by leasing a Comet 4-C, the world's first jet-engined airliner. In the 1960s, the national carrier rapidly expanded its route map, and scheduled services to London began three times a week. To keep pace with fast-moving aviation requirements, three Boeing 707s were delivered in 1968. Ten years later, Kuwait Airways had an all Boeing 707 fleet of eight aircraft.

In 1978, Kuwait Airways entered the wide-body age by taking delivery of its first two B747-200s, adding a third the following year. This expansion permitted Kuwait Airways to extend its network to New York to the west and Manila to the east.

Modernization of the fleet continued, and four B727-200s were delivered in 1980-1981. Two years later, eight Airbus A310s and A300-600s were delivered, and in 1986 three Boeing 767-200ER aircraft joined the wide-body fleet.

Following the destruction of its premises and 15 of its aircraft during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the airline was relaunched. Moreover, the company was restored after the Liberation of Kuwait, and a basic strategy was constituted to expand its operations around the world. After the Liberation of Kuwait until 1998, the Kuwaiti Airways fleet consisted of 17 aircraft.

Job Description

Kuwait Airways is activity recruiting passionate, ambitious and experienced Type Rated B777 Captains.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid ATPL license, or its equivalent issued by ICAO Member States, approved by the Director of Aviation Operations.
• Accumulated total flying hours (LOG BOOK) of at least 6000 hours (with a reputable airline of which 1500) hours (on a jet aircraft with a maximum authorized take-off weight exceeding 30,000) kg (and total pilot experience not less than 2000 hours). Note: The hours listed above do not include simulated flight experience.
• Pass the personality assessment/competency assessment by a physician/consultant, if any.
• Pass the medical examination of the General Administration of Civil Aviation, including the examination for the use of psychoactive substances.
• The English language proficiency level should be from (4 or above) and the license should refer to the requirement “meets language proficiency” in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 of Paragraph 1.2.9.4 (for the English language) is valid to date.
• Pass the initial general aviation acceptance test/assessment

General Terms

• Priority in appointment to Kuwaitis who meet the requirements.
• The applicant must be proficient in the English language, reading, writing, and using computer applications. It is also required to pass the English language test with a score of at least 70%.
• For Kuwaiti applicants, those born on May 10, 1999 and thereafter, have either performed the mandatory military service or were exempted from it in accordance with Law No. 20/2015 and submit a certificate of completing or exempting from compulsory military service.
• Applicants are subject to the necessary conditions for appointment in accordance with the regulations and decisions in force in Kuwait Airways.
• Applicants are subject to personal interviews and the necessary tests, and it is required that they pass the tests' success rates to complete the personal interview.