First Officer - Boeing 737NG/MAX - Fiji Airways
Job Description
Fiji Airways, headquartered in Nadi, Fiji, is seeking qualified and type-rated Boeing 737NG and MAX First Officers to join its dynamic flight operations team. The airline operates a modern fleet including Airbus A330, A350, and Boeing 737NG/MAX aircraft, serving extensive routes across the Pacific region, including New Zealand, Australia, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Hong Kong.
These are highly attractive, three-year renewable contract positions, particularly appealing to pilots based in Australia and New Zealand. Fiji Airways offers a comprehensive commuting package, providing tickets between the crew member's contract base and Nadi for duty commencement.
Salary and Benefits
Fiji Airways provides a competitive remuneration package for First Officers:
- Aircraft Type: Boeing 737NG/MAX, Airbus A330, A350
- Monthly Payment (Year 1): NZD 10,208 for 70 block hours
- Accommodation Allowance: NZD 2,240 monthly
- Operating Base: Nadi, Fiji
- Excess Flying Pay: Overtime is payable for flights exceeding 70 block hours per month at 125% of the hourly rate.
- Flight Duty Pay: NZD 10 per block hour
- Contract Term: 3-year renewable contract
- Days Off: A block of 10 days off is provided each month.
- Annual Leave: 24 days
- Sick Leave: 12 days
- Insurance: Emergency medical insurance is provided by Longreach.
- Travel Benefits: Discounted travel for the pilot and eligible family members on Fiji Airways flights.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:
- A minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
- At least 250 flight hours on the Boeing 737NG/MAX aircraft.
- Hold a current and valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with unrestricted operation for the past two years.
- Possess a current Boeing 737NG/MAX type rating.
- Hold a current First Class Medical Certificate issued by an ICAO member state.
- Maintain a current and unrestricted Instrument Rating.
- ICAO English language proficiency Level 5 or higher.
- Possess a valid current passport.
- No criminal record.
- No history of flight accidents or significant incidents.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to apply through the Longreach Aviation recruitment portal:
- Registration: Ensure you are registered with Longreach Aviation. If not, please complete the registration.
- Online Application: Complete the official Fiji Airways online application form. This submission will be reviewed by Longreach Aviation and subsequently forwarded to Fiji Airways management.
Additional documentation may be requested following feedback from Fiji Airways management.
For any inquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact Brett.
Regards,
The Longreach Recruitment Team