Fiji Airways B737NG/MAX Captain Position
Job Description
Fiji Airways, headquartered in Nadi, Fiji, is seeking qualified and type-rated B737NG & MAX Captains. This organization operates a fleet that includes A330, A350, and B737NG/MAX aircraft, serving routes across the New Zealand and Pacific regions, as well as international destinations such as Los Angeles, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and various Australian cities.
These positions are offered on a 3-year renewable contract basis. Fiji Airways provides commuting tickets for crew members, facilitating travel between their contract base and Nadi for duty commencement. This arrangement is particularly attractive for pilots based in Australia and New Zealand.
Benefits and Compensation
- Monthly accommodation allowance
- Monthly overtime payment for block hours exceeding 70
- A block of 10 days off per month
- 3-year contract term
- 24 days of annual leave
- 12 days of sick leave
- Emergency medical insurance coverage
Salary and Benefits Summary (Captains)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Type Endorsement | B737NG / MAX |
| Monthly Payment (Year 1) | NZD17,428 (for 70 hours) |
| Accommodation Allowance | NZD2,240 per month |
| Operating Base | Nadi, Fiji |
| Excess Flying Pay | Above 70 hours/month at 125% of the hourly rate |
| Flight Duty Pay | NZD10 per block hour |
| Annual Leave | 24 days |
| Days Off Per Month | 10 days |
| Insurance Benefits | Emergency Medical coverage provided |
| Travel Benefits | Discounted travel for pilot and family members on Fiji Airways |
Requirements
- Valid B737NG type rating
- Minimum 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) on B737NG
- Minimum 2,000 hours of jet time
- Minimum 3,500 hours total flight time
- Recent flight experience on type within the last 12 months
- Maximum age of 60 years
- Valid ICAO ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License)
- Valid First Class Medical Certificate
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or above