10 November 2025

Longreach Aviation Resources | B787 First Officer

China

Air Japan B787 First Officer Opportunity

Overview

Air Japan is actively seeking qualified pilots to join their esteemed team, operating a fleet of passenger Boeing 787 aircraft. This career path offers an exceptional opportunity to fly to key destinations across Asia, including China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, with further route expansion planned.

Job Description

This role involves serving as a First Officer on Air Japan's Boeing 787 fleet. The contracts are structured for a duration of five years, with a primary operating base established at Narita, Japan. Air Japan welcomes applications from both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots. A significant advantage of this position is the availability of command upgrades for First Officers, a rarity among contract airlines.

Benefits

Air Japan provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support its flight crew:

First Officer Compensation Structure (USD per month)

All amounts are presented in US Dollars. Please note that the table below reflects potential earnings and specific pay rates may vary based on fiscal year and contract details.

Fiscal Year / Status Base Salary Other Payments & Allowances Total Monthly USD
Trainee $7,212 $0 $7,212
1st Fiscal Year $7,212 $4,076 $11,288
2nd Fiscal Year $8,288 $4,162 $12,450
3rd Fiscal Year $8,574 $4,253 $12,827
4th Fiscal Year $8,741 $4,436 $13,177
5th Fiscal Year $8,935 $4,628 $13,563
Contract Completion Bonus: $18,000 paid at the end of the contract for 5 years of continuous service.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates are required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  1. 3,000 hours of Total Flight Experience.
  2. Possession of any jet type rating.
  3. 500 hours of Commercial Jet Experience.
  4. Military flight experience is acceptable.
  5. Pilot-in-Command (PIC) experience:
    • A minimum of 250+ hours PIC, or
    • A minimum of 70+ hours PIC and 180+ hours PICUS (Pilot in Command Under Supervision), or
    • A minimum of 500+ hours PICUS.
  6. 100 hours of PIC Cross Country flight time.
  7. 200 hours of Cross Country flight time.
  8. 100 hours of Night Flight experience.
  9. 75 hours of Instrument Flight time.
  10. A valid ICAO ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) or FAA ATP. Frozen ATPLs are not accepted.
  11. A valid ICAO Jet Aircraft Type Rating. SIC/Co-Pilot Jet Ratings are not accepted.
  12. A valid ICAO Command Instrument Rating.
  13. A valid ICAO Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  14. English Language Proficiency: ICAO Level 4 or higher.
  15. Held a Radio Operators Certificate for more than 2 years.

Application Procedure

Prospective candidates must first register with Longreach Aviation. Following registration, the application for Air Japan necessitates the submission of the following documentation:

  1. Completed Application Form.
  2. Letter of Appointment.
  3. Completed Aeronautical Experience form.
  4. Scanned copies of the following personal documents:
    • ATPL.
    • Medical Certificate.
    • Photo ID page of Passport.
    • The last 6 left and right pages of the logbook (total of 12 scanned pages).
    • A letter of verification of flight hours from the current employer or relevant authority.

To obtain the application package, including sample documents, interested parties are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.

All submitted documents must be fully completed and attached when returning the application form. Longreach Aviation offers assistance with documentation completion if required.

Please Note: Completion of the Aeronautical Experience form can be challenging, particularly regarding historical flight data. Following the provided instructions carefully is recommended. For any difficulties or clarification, please contact the recruitment team for consultant assistance.

Completed applications should be sent to the recruitment department.

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