Air Japan B787 First Officer - Command Upgrade Opportunity
Air Japan, operating a fleet of passenger Boeing 787 aircraft, is seeking qualified First Officers for its operations within Asia, serving destinations such as China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, with further expansion planned. These positions are based in Narita, Japan, and are offered on 5-year contracts with opportunities for command upgrades.
Job Description
Air Japan operates a fleet of passenger B787 aircraft, serving key Asian destinations and planning for future route expansions. The company offers 5-year contracts with an operating base in Narita, Japan. This opportunity is open to both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots. A significant benefit of this role is the provision of command upgrades for First Officers, a rare offering among contract airlines.
Benefits
An attractive commuting package is provided, including 10 days off per month with a minimum of 8 consecutive days. Air Japan also offers a monthly allowance of $2,000 USD to assist with commuting to Tokyo. Staff travel benefits are available on Star Alliance partner airlines. A detailed summary of the conditions is available. Revised salaries for 2026 have been announced.
- Up to 14 days off per month
- Contract completion bonus of $18,000 based on 5 years of service
- 24 vacation days per year
- Sick leave: 1 day per 2 months worked (maximum 12 days)
- Worldwide medical insurance for the pilot, including health insurance in the US for US citizens
- Staff travel benefits on Star Alliance
- 5-year contract with extensions available up to age 65
Minimum Requirements
- 3,000 hours Total Flight Experience
- Any jet type rating
- 500 hours Commercial Jet Experience
- Military experience is acceptable
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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
- 200 hours Cross Country
- 100 hours Night Flight
- 75 hours Instrument Flight
- Valid ICAO ATPL or FAA ATP (Frozen ATPLs are not accepted)
- Valid ICAO Jet Aircraft Type Rating (SIC/Co-Pilot Jet Ratings are not accepted)
- Valid ICAO Command Instrument Rating
- Valid ICAO Class 1 Medical Certificate
- ICAO Level 4 English or higher
- Possession of a Radio Operators Certificate for more than 2 years