02 April 2025

Longreach China | A320 First Officer

Japan

Jetstar Japan Airbus A320 First Officer Opportunity

Jetstar Japan is seeking qualified and motivated First Officers to join their growing team. These positions are open to both A320 type-rated and non-type-rated pilots, with or without a JCAB license.

Jetstar Japan (JJP), based in Narita, Japan, operates a fleet of 24 Airbus A320 aircraft, with further expansion planned. The airline currently serves 24 routes to 14 domestic and international destinations, operating over 100 flights daily.

Longreach Aviation maintains a Japanese office with dedicated staff to guide candidates through the application process and provide support throughout their tenure with Jetstar.

Benefits:

  • Contract Length: 3 years (renewable)

Compensation (Japanese Yen):

Benefit Amount
Annual Base Salary 8,520,000
Housing Allowance 155,000/month
Productivity Pay 10,000/hr > 60hrs/mth
Sign-On Bonus 1,000,000
Commuting Allowance 100,000/mth
Layover Allowance 5,000 (Japan) / 4,000 (Outside Japan)
Training Salary 100% of base salary
Annual Leave 20 days per year
Sick Leave 24 days per year
~Monthly Salary (Gross) ~JPY1,180,000/mth (~USD11,074/mth)
Other Benefits Annual Bonus, Staff Travel Available

Requirements:

JCAB license holders are encouraged to apply.

  • A320 Type Rated Pilots:
    • Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time
    • Minimum 1,000 hours on A320 family
    • Minimum 250 hours PIC, or 180 hours PICUS and 70 hours PIC
  • Non-Rated Pilots:
    • Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time
    • Minimum 1,000 hours on commercial jet
    • Minimum 250 hours PIC, or 180 hours PICUS and 70 hours PIC
  • Must hold, or be eligible to hold, relevant Japanese permanent residency status or an unrestricted right to work in Japan.
  • Valid First Class Medical
  • ICAO English Level 4 or above

Application Procedure:

  1. Register with Longreach Aviation.
  2. Submit the following documents:
    • Application Form
    • Aeronautical Experience Form
    • Longreach Letter of Appointment
    • Scanned copies of personal documents
Apply

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