30 January 2025

Longreach Aviation Resources | B787 First Officer

China

Air Japan Pilot Opportunity

Air Japan is seeking skilled and dedicated pilots to operate its fleet of B787 aircraft on routes throughout Asia, including destinations such as China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, with plans for further expansion. This position offers a unique opportunity for both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots, with the significant prospect of command upgrades for First Officers – a rare benefit within the contract airline sector.

These five-year contracts are based in Narita, Japan, and provide an attractive commuting package. Pilots will enjoy 10 days off per month, with a minimum of 8 consecutive days, plus a $2000 USD monthly allowance to support travel to Tokyo. Furthermore, Air Japan provides staff travel benefits on Star Alliance partner airlines. A contract completion bonus of USD $18,000 is awarded upon successful completion of the initial five-year term.

Air Japan is currently conducting interviews. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us for more detailed information or to discuss any aspect of the position. Longreach Aviation offers the unique advantage of pilot consultants who can provide an honest, first-hand perspective on this opportunity.

Compensation and Benefits:

Air Japan offers a competitive salary structure for First Officers, with pay increasing each fiscal year.

Base Salary (USD/month) Other Payments & Allowances (USD/month) Total (USD/month)
Trainee $7212 $0 $7212
1st Fiscal Year $7212 $4076 $11288
2nd Fiscal Year $8288 $4162 $12450
3rd Fiscal Year $8574 $4253 $12827
4th Fiscal Year $8741 $4436 $13177
5th Fiscal Year $8935 $4628 $13563
Contract Completion Bonus $18,000 at end of contract for 5 years continuous service

Additional benefits include up to 14 days off per month, 24 vacation days per year, sick leave accrual (1 day per 2 months worked, up to a maximum of 12 days), worldwide medical insurance for the pilot including health insurance in the US for US citizens, staff travel benefits on Star Alliance, and a 5-year contract with extension possibilities to age 65.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight experience.
  • Any jet type rating.
  • 500 hours of commercial jet experience.
  • Military flight experience is acceptable.
  • Pilot-in-Command (PIC) requirements:
    • 250+ hours PIC, or
    • 70+ hours PIC and 180+ hours PICUS, or
    • 500+ hours PICUS.
  • 100 hours PIC cross country flight time.
  • 200 hours cross country flight time.
  • 100 hours night flight time.
  • 75 hours instrument flight time.
  • A valid ICAO ATPL or FAA ATP (Frozen ATPLs are not accepted).
  • A valid ICAO Jet Aircraft Type Rating (SIC/Co-Pilot Jet Ratings are not accepted).
  • A valid ICAO Command Instrument Rating.
  • A valid ICAO Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • ICAO Level 4 English proficiency or higher.
  • A valid Radio Operators Certificate for >2 years.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must first register with Longreach Aviation. To register, please click here. The application for Air Japan requires the submission of the following documents:

  1. Application Form
  2. Letter of Appointment
  3. Completed Aeronautical Experience Form
  4. Scanned copies of:
    • ATPL
    • Medical Certificate
    • Photo ID page of Passport
    • Last 6 left and right pages of logbook (12 pages total)
    • Letter of verification of hours from your current employer or authority.

To obtain the application package, including sample documents, please email Brett Tuohy. Completed applications should be sent to. Longreach Aviation is available to assist with the completion of the documentation if required. Any queries should be directed to.

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