Air Japan is seeking qualified pilots to operate its fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft on routes throughout Asia, including destinations such as China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, with further expansion planned. These are 5-year contract positions, based in Narita, Japan, and are open to both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots with prior jet experience. Notably, Air Japan offers command upgrade opportunities for First Officers, a unique benefit among contract airlines.
Pilots will benefit from a competitive commuting package, including a minimum of 10 days off per month. Current policies also allow for an additional 2 days for commuting and the possibility to add 2 vacation days, potentially providing a total of 14 days off in a block. Furthermore, Air Japan provides a $2000 USD monthly stipend to assist with commuting to Tokyo, in addition to staff travel privileges on Star Alliance partner airlines.
| 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 the end of the 5-year contract for continuous service | ||
Additional benefits include: Up to 14 days off per month, a contract completion bonus of $18,000 after 5 years of service, 24 vacation days per year, sick leave accrual, worldwide medical insurance for the pilot and family, including health insurance in the US for US citizens, staff travel benefits on Star Alliance, and the possibility of contract extensions to age 65.
Interested candidates must first register with Longreach Aviation. The application for Air Japan requires the submission of an application form, a letter of appointment, a completed aeronautical experience form, and scanned copies of your ATPL, Medical Certificate, the photo ID page of your passport, the last 6 left and right pages of your logbook, and a letter of verification of hours from your current employer or authority.
For the application package and sample documents, please email Brett Tuohy. Completed applications should be sent to applications@longreachaviation.com. Longreach Aviation provides assistance with the documentation process. Should any difficulties arise during the completion of the Aeronautical Experience form, please contact recruitment@longreachaviation.com for consultant assistance.