Air Japan Pilot Recruitment
Air Japan is seeking experienced pilots to join its growing fleet of Boeing 787 passenger aircraft. Operating within Asia, with routes to China, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Honolulu, and further expansion planned, Air Japan offers a unique and rewarding career opportunity. These five-year contracts are based out of Narita, Japan, and are open to both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots with jet experience. A particularly attractive feature for First Officers is the opportunity for command upgrades – a rare offering among contract airlines.
Exceptional Compensation and Benefits:
Air Japan offers a highly competitive compensation package. The following table details the monthly salary and benefits for First Officers:
| Compensation (USD) |
Base Salary |
Other Payments & Allowances |
Total Monthly Compensation |
| 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 Bonus |
$18,000 (after 5 years continuous service) |
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Further benefits include:
- A minimum of 10 days off per month, with the possibility of up to 14 days off through commuting and vacation days.
- A $2,000 USD monthly commuting allowance to Tokyo.
- Staff travel benefits on Star Alliance partner airlines.
- 24 vacation days per year.
- Sick leave accrual at one day per two months (maximum 12 days).
- Comprehensive worldwide medical insurance for the pilot and family, including coverage in the US for US citizens.
- Five-year contracts, with potential extensions to age 65.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- 3,000 total flight hours.
- Any jet rating.
- 500 hours of commercial jet experience.
- Military experience is 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 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 more than two years.
Application Procedure:
The application process requires submission of the following documents:
- Completed application form.
- Letter of appointment.
- Completed aeronautical experience form.
- Scanned copies of: ATPL, medical certificate, photo ID page of passport, the last six left and right pages of logbook (12 pages total), and a letter verifying flight hours from the current employer or relevant authority.