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Air Japan Pilot Opportunities: B787 Fleet

Air Japan is actively seeking qualified pilots to operate its fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft across a growing network of destinations in Asia, including China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, with further expansion planned. This presents an exceptional opportunity for both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots to join a prestigious airline. Notably, Air Japan distinguishes itself by offering command upgrades to its First Officers, a unique advantage within the contract airline sector.

These five-year contracts are based in Narita, Japan. Air Japan provides an attractive commuting package that includes a minimum of eight consecutive days off per month, totaling 10 days off, and a $2000 USD monthly allowance to assist with commuting expenses to Tokyo. Furthermore, employees enjoy 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 contract.

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation structure for Air Japan First Officers is as follows:

Additional benefits include:

• Up to 14 days off per month
• Contract completion bonus of $18,000 after five years of service
• 24 vacation days per year
• Sick leave accrual of one day for every two months worked (maximum 12 days)
• Worldwide medical insurance coverage for the pilot, including health insurance in the US for US citizens
• Staff travel privileges on Star Alliance airlines
• 5-year contract with potential extensions to age 65

Minimum Requirements:

• 3,000 hours total flight experience
• Any jet type rating
• 500 hours 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 experience
• 200 hours cross-country flight experience
• 100 hours night flight experience
• 75 hours instrument flight experience
• 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 proficiency or higher
• A Radio Operator's Certificate held for more than two years

Application Process:

To apply, ensure registration with Longreach Aviation. The required application documents include:

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

To obtain the complete application package, please contact Brett Tuohy via email. Ensure all documents are complete and attached when submitting your application. Longreach Aviation offers assistance with the documentation process if needed. For any clarification or assistance in completing the forms, please contact us to speak with a consultant.

Completed applications should be submitted to us.