Longreach Aviation Resources | B787 First Officer

Job Description

Air Japan is seeking qualified pilots to join their dynamic team as First Officers, operating a modern fleet of Boeing 787 passenger aircraft. This role offers a significant opportunity to fly to key destinations across Asia, including China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, with further route expansions anticipated.

Successful candidates will be offered a 5-year contract, based at Narita, Japan. The positions are open to both pilots with existing Boeing 787 type ratings and those without, providing a pathway for career advancement. A particularly attractive aspect of this role is Air Japan's commitment to offering command upgrades to their First Officers, a rare opportunity in the contract airline sector.

Compensation and Benefits

Air Japan provides a highly competitive compensation package designed to support pilots. This includes an excellent commuting allowance of $2,000 USD per month to assist with travel to Tokyo, alongside 10 days off per month, ensuring a minimum of 8 consecutive days of rest. Furthermore, pilots benefit from staff travel privileges on Star Alliance partner airlines. A substantial contract completion bonus of USD 18,000 is awarded upon successful completion of the initial 5-year contract.

First Officer Salary Structure (USD per month)

Additional benefits include:

• Up to 14 days off per month.
• 24 vacation days per year.
• Sick leave entitlement (1 day per 2 months worked, maximum 12 days).
• Comprehensive worldwide medical insurance for the pilot, including health insurance options for US citizens.
• Staff travel benefits on Star Alliance network.
• Initial 5-year contract with provisions for extensions up to age 65.

Minimum Requirements

• 3,000 hours Total Flight Experience.
• Possession of any jet type rating.
• 500 hours Commercial Jet Experience.
• Military aviation experience is considered.
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC) experience: a minimum of 250+ hours PIC, OR 70+ hours PIC with 180+ hours PIC Under Supervision (PICUS), OR 500+ hours PICUS.
• 100 hours PIC Cross Country flight time.
• 200 hours Cross Country flight time.
• 100 hours Night Flight experience.
• 75 hours Instrument Flight time.
• Valid ICAO ATPL or FAA ATP license (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.
• English Language Proficiency: ICAO Level 4 or higher.
• Held a Radio Operators Certificate for more than 2 years.

Application Process

Prospective candidates are required to register with Longreach Aviation prior to application. Registration can be completed via their website.

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 personal documents, including:
   • ATPL.
   • Medical Certificate.
   • Photo identification 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 receive the application package, which includes sample documents, please contact Brett Tuohy via email. It is imperative that all documentation is thoroughly completed and attached when submitting the application form. Longreach Aviation is available to provide assistance with documentation completion if needed.

Important Note: The Aeronautical Experience form may require detailed information from earlier in a pilot's career. Following the provided instructions carefully will facilitate the completion process. For any clarifications or difficulties, please contact recruitment@longreachaviation.com for consultant assistance.

Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@longreachaviation.com.

Contact Information

For further information or to discuss this position, please contact recruitment@longreachaviation.com.

Interested applicants can also request a call from a pilot consultant at Longreach Aviation for an in-depth, pilot-to-pilot perspective on the role.

A detailed flyer for this opportunity can be downloaded here.