Longreach China | B787 First Officer

Air Japan B787 Pilot Opportunities

Air Japan is currently seeking qualified pilots to operate its fleet of passenger B787 aircraft on routes throughout Asia, including destinations in China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, with plans for further expansion. These positions offer a compelling opportunity for both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots with jet experience.

These are five-year contract positions based in Narita, Japan. Notably, Air Japan is among the select few contract airlines providing command upgrade opportunities to its First Officers.

The position offers an attractive commuting package that includes a contractual minimum of 10 days off per month. Furthermore, the current policy allows for an additional 2 days for commuting, with the potential to add 2 vacation days, resulting in a total of 14 days off as a block.

Air Japan provides a monthly allowance to support commuting expenses to Tokyo. Staff travel benefits are available on Star Alliance partner airlines.

Salary & Benefits for First Officers:

Additional Benefits:

• Up to 14 days off per month
• Contract completion bonus of $18,000 upon completion of 5 years of service
• 24 vacation days per year
• Sick leave accrual at 1 day per 2 months (maximum 12 days)
• Worldwide medical insurance provided for the pilot and family, including health insurance in the US for US citizens
• Staff travel benefits on Star Alliance airlines
• 5-year contract with potential extensions up to age 65

Minimum Requirements:

1. 3,000 hours Total Flight Experience
2. Any jet rating
3. 500 hours Commercial Jet Experience
4. Military experience acceptable
5. PIC requirements:
   • 250+ hours PIC, or
   • 70+ hours PIC and 180+ hours PICUS, or
   • 500+ hours PICUS
6. 100 hours PIC Cross Country
7. 200 hours Cross Country
8. 100 hours Night Flight
9. 75 hours Instrument Flight
10. Valid ICAO ATPL or FAA ATP (Frozen ATPL’s not accepted)
11. Valid ICAO Jet Aircraft Type Rating (SIC/Co-Pilot Jet Ratings not accepted)
12. Valid ICAO Command Instrument Rating
13. Valid ICAO Class 1 Medical Certificate
14. ICAO Level 4 English or higher
15. Have held a Radio Operators Certificate for >2 years

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should register with Longreach Aviation.

The application requires the submission of the following documents:

1. Application Form
2. Letter of Appointment
3. Completed Aeronautical Experience form
4. Scanned copies of the following personal documents:

• 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 your current employer or authority

To obtain the application package, including sample documents, please contact [Contact Name]. Completed applications should be sent to [Application Email Address]. Longreach Aviation is available to assist with the completion of the documentation.