12 April 2025

Longreach China | B787 First Officer

China

Air Japan B787 Pilot Opportunities in Narita, Japan

Air Japan is seeking qualified and dedicated pilots to operate its fleet of passenger B787 aircraft. These aircraft operate on routes within Asia, including destinations in China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, with plans for further expansion.

These are 5-year contract positions based in Narita, Japan, and are available to both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots with jet experience. A key benefit for First Officers is the opportunity for command upgrades within Air Japan, a rare offering among contract airlines.

The position offers an excellent commuting package, featuring a contractual minimum of 10 days off per month. Current policy allows for an additional 2 days for commuting, and the possibility exists to add 2 vacation days, resulting in a total of 14 days off as a block.

Air Japan provides $2000 USD per month to assist with commuting to Tokyo. Furthermore, staff travel benefits are available on Star Alliance partner airlines.

Salary & Benefits: Air Japan First Officers (USD per month)

Base Salary Other Payments & Allowances Total USD per month
Trainee $7212 $0 $7212
1st Year $7212 $4076 $11288
2nd Year $8288 $4162 $12450
3rd Year $8574 $4253 $12827
4th Year $8741 $4436 $13177
5th Year $8935 $4628 $13563
Contract Completion Bonus $18,000 at end of contract for 5 years continuous service

Additional Benefits:

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

Minimum Requirements:

  • 3,000 hours Total Flight Experience
  • Any jet rating
  • 500 hours Commercial Jet Experience
  • Military experience acceptable
  • 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 ATPL’s 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 or higher
  • Have held a Radio Operators Certificate for >2 years

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates must register with Longreach Aviation. The application requires the submission of a completed application form, letter of appointment, completed aeronautical experience form, and scanned copies of the following 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 current employer or authority

To obtain the application package, including sample documents, please contact Longreach Aviation. Completed applications should be submitted to Longreach Aviation. Longreach Aviation offers assistance in completing the required documentation.

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