Job Overview
Fiji Airways invites applications from highly qualified and experienced Type Rated A330 and A350 Captains to join their expanding international operations. Based in Nadi, Fiji, these positions offer a compelling opportunity to contribute to a premier Pacific airline on a three-year, renewable contract basis.
The airline operates a modern fleet including the A330, A350, and B737NG/MAX aircraft, serving key international destinations across New Zealand, the broader Pacific region, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and numerous Australian cities. This role is particularly attractive to pilots residing in the Australian and New Zealand areas, as Fiji Airways facilitates commuting by providing tickets between the crew member’s contract base and Nadi for duty commencement.
Compensation and Benefits (Captains)
Fiji Airways provides a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits structure for its international Captains operating the A330 and A350 fleet:
- Base of Operation: Nadi, Fiji.
- Contract Term: Three years, subject to renewal.
- Commuting Provision: Commuting tickets provided between contract base (Australia/NZ) and Nadi.
- Monthly Accommodation Allowance: NZD 2,240.
- Monthly Payment (Year 1, for 70 block hours): NZD 17,428.
- Excess Flying Pay: Flying in excess of 70 block hours per month is compensated at 125% of the standard hourly rate.
- Flight Duty Pay: NZD 10 is paid per block hour flown.
- Guaranteed Time Off: A block of 10 days off is provided each calendar month.
- Annual Leave: 24 days.
- Sick Leave: 12 days.
- Insurance: Emergency medical insurance coverage is provided.
- Travel Benefits: Discounted travel privileges are extended to the pilot and immediate family members across the Fiji Airways network.
(Note: Compensation for First Officers operating the A350/A330/B737NG is NZD 10,208 for 70 hours in Year 1, with shared benefits regarding accommodation allowance, excess flying pay, leave, and insurance.)
Minimum Requirements for A330/A350 Captains
Candidates must strictly satisfy the following criteria to be considered for this Captain position:
- Possession of a valid A330 or A350 type rating.
- Minimum Pilot in Command (PIC) experience on type:
- Minimum 1,000 hours PIC on A330/A350, or
- Minimum 3,000 hours PIC on A320/A340, provided the applicant obtains their own A330/A350 rating or Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ).
- Minimum 2,000 hours PIC on turbine aircraft.
- Minimum 5,000 hours total jet time.
- Current on type (flown within the last 12 months), though this requirement may be waived for exceptional candidates.
- Must have operated as flight crew on type for a period exceeding 2 years.
- Maximum age upon application is 60 years old.
- Possession of a valid ICAO Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
- Possession of a valid First Class Medical Certificate.
- Demonstrated ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or higher.
Application Procedure
Prospective Captains interested in this exciting opportunity are requested to follow the official application steps through the authorized recruitment partner:
- The candidate must first register with Longreach Aviation.
- Subsequently, applicants are required to complete the specific Fiji Airlines online application form, which will be automatically submitted for review by the recruitment team and forwarded to Fiji Airlines management.
Any requests for supplementary documents will be made only after initial feedback is received from Fiji Airlines management. For specific inquiries regarding the application process, please contact the recruitment team directly.