Fiji Airways Seeks Type-Rated A330 & A350 Captains
Job Description
Fiji Airways, headquartered in Nadi, Fiji, is actively recruiting experienced, type-rated Captains for its Airbus A330 and A350 fleet. The airline's operational network spans key destinations across New Zealand, the Pacific region, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Australia.
These positions offer a highly attractive three-year renewable contract, particularly appealing to pilots based in Australia and New Zealand. Fiji Airways provides convenient commuting tickets for crew members, facilitating travel between their contract base and Nadi for duty commencement.
Salary & Benefits Package
| Position | Captains | First Officers |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Type | A350/A330/B737NG | A350/A330/B737NG |
| Monthly Payment (Year 1) | NZD 17,428 (for 70 hours) | NZD 10,208 (for 70 hours) |
| Accommodation Allowance | NZD 2,240 per month | |
| Operating Base | Nadi, Fiji | |
| Overtime Pay | Over 70 block hours per month paid at 125% of the hourly rate. | |
| Flight Duty Pay | NZD 10 per block hour. | |
| Annual Leave | 24 days per year. | |
| Days Off | A block of 10 days off is provided each month. | |
| Sick Leave | 12 days per year. | |
| Insurance Benefits | Emergency medical insurance provided by Longreach. | |
| Travel Benefits | Discounted travel for pilots and their family members on Fiji Airways. | |
Candidate Requirements
- Valid Airbus A330 or A350 type rating.
- Minimum Pilot-In-Command (PIC) experience on type:
- A minimum of 1,000 hours PIC on A330/A350, OR
- A minimum of 3,000 hours PIC on A320/A340, with the applicant obtaining their own A330/A350 rating or CCQ.
- Minimum 2,000 hours PIC on turbine aircraft.
- Minimum 5,000 hours total jet time.
- Recent flying experience on type within the last 12 months (waivers may be considered).
- Over two years of operational experience as crew on the specified aircraft type.
- Maximum age of 60 years.
- Valid ICAO ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence).
- Valid First Class Medical Certificate.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or above.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are requested to complete the following steps:
- Ensure registration with Longreach Aviation.
- Complete the official Fiji Airways online application form.
Upon submission, the application will be reviewed by Longreach Aviation and subsequently forwarded to Fiji Airways management for their consideration. Further documentation may be requested following feedback from Fiji Airways management.
For any inquiries regarding this opportunity, please direct your questions to Brett.
The Longreach Recruitment Team