Embark on a Rewarding Career as a First Officer with Air Japan
Air Japan, a prominent player in the Asian aviation market, is seeking ambitious and experienced First Officers to join their growing team. Operating a modern fleet of Boeing 787s, Air Japan connects major hubs within Asia, including China, Seoul, Bangkok, and Singapore, as well as offering flights to Honolulu, with plans for further expansion.
This opportunity provides:
- Five-year contracts based out of the vibrant city of Narita, Japan.
- Command upgrade opportunities for First Officers, a rarity amongst contract airlines.
- An attractive commuting package including a minimum of 10 days off per month with the potential to extend this to 14 days.
- A monthly commuting allowance of $2,000 USD to assist with travel to Tokyo.
- Staff travel benefits across the Star Alliance network.
Exceptional Remuneration and Benefits Await:
Air Japan offers a competitive salary and benefits package, designed to attract and retain top-tier talent.
| Experience Level |
Base Salary ($USD) |
Other Payments & Allowances ($USD) |
Total Monthly Compensation ($USD) |
| Trainee |
$7,212 |
$0 |
$7,212 |
| 1st Year |
$7,212 |
$4,076 |
$11,288 |
| 2nd Year |
$8,288 |
$4,162 |
$12,450 |
| 3rd Year |
$8,574 |
$4,253 |
$12,827 |
| 4th Year |
$8,741 |
$4,436 |
$13,177 |
| 5th Year |
$8,935 |
$4,628 |
$13,563 |
| Contract Completion |
$18,000 (upon successful completion of 5 years) |
Further benefits include:
- 24 vacation days per year.
- Sick leave accrual.
- Comprehensive worldwide medical insurance for pilots and their families.
- Staff travel benefits on Star Alliance airlines.
- 5-year contract with potential extensions to age 65.
Minimum Requirements:
- 3,000 hours total flight experience
- Any jet rating
- 500 hours commercial jet experience (military experience accepted)
- Minimum PIC requirements:
- 250+ hours PIC, or
- 70+ hours PIC and 180+ hours PICUS, or
- 500+ hours PICUS
- 100 hours PIC cross country
- 200 hours cross country
- 100 hours night flight
- 75 hours instrument flight
- Valid ICAO ATPL or FAA ATP (frozen ATPLs not accepted)
- Valid ICAO jet aircraft type rating (SIC/Co-Pilot jet ratings not accepted)
- Valid ICAO command instrument rating
- Valid ICAO Class 1 medical certificate
- ICAO Level 4 English proficiency or higher
- Possession of a Radio Operators Certificate for at least 2 years
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are invited to register with Longreach Aviation and submit the required documentation, which includes:
- Application form
- Letter of Appointment
- Completed Aeronautical Experience form
- Scanned copies of:
- ATPL
- Medical Certificate
- Photo ID page of Passport
- Last 6 left and right pages of logbook (12 scanned pages total)
- Letter of verification of hours from current employer or relevant authority
Detailed information and assistance with the application process are available through Longreach Aviation.
Take the next step in your aviation career and explore the exciting opportunities that await you with Air Japan.