Fiji Airways invites highly qualified and experienced aviation professionals to join its thriving team as a Contract First Officer for the A350/A330 fleet. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a dynamic airline with an expanding route structure and ongoing fleet modernization. Candidates will find excellent and continuously improving terms and conditions, with the flexibility to choose between commuting or establishing a domicile in Nadi, Fiji.
Fiji Airways is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join its amazing team and play a pivotal role in its exciting future, characterized by both fleet and route expansion plans.
Key Requirements
Prospective candidates for the A350/A330 First Officer position must meet the following stringent criteria:
- A minimum of 3,000 hours total jet time.
- 500 hours on A330/A350 aircraft, or 3,500 hours total multi-crew/multi-engine time. An alternative pathway exists for candidates with 2,000 hours on A320/A340 aircraft, provided the flight crew member obtains their own A350 or A330 type rating or Cross-Crew Qualification (CCQ).
- The applicant's last flight on the specified type (A330/A350) should ideally be within the past 12 months.
- Possession of a current and valid ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
- A current Class One Medical Certificate issued by the same authority as the ATPL.
- A current A330 / A350 Type Rating.
- An unblemished record, free from any criminal history.
- No record of flight accidents or incidents.
Benefits and Remuneration
Fiji Airways offers a comprehensive and attractive package designed to support its flight crew:
- Commuting Flexibility: Options for commuting within the Fiji Airways network on confirmed tickets.
- Roster Patterns:
- Standard rotation of 20 days on / 10 days off.
- Optional 18 days on / 12 days off (utilizing 2 days of annual leave per month).
- Nadi Domicile: The option to be domiciled in Nadi, Fiji, is available.
- Competitive Remuneration (NZD per month):
- Year 1: $10,208
- Year 2: $12,124
- Year 3: $13,212
- Accommodation Allowance: An additional $2,240 NZD per month.
- Flight Duty Pay: After 12 months of service, pilots receive $10 NZD per hour.
- Excess Flying Pay: From $182 NZD per hour for block hours exceeding 70 per month.
- Generous Leave Entitlements: 24 days of annual leave and 12 days of sick leave per annum.
- Contract Stability: A 3-year auto-renewing contract.
- Comprehensive Staff Travel: Benefits for the pilot, spouse, and immediate dependents from day one, with additional limited wider staff travel benefits also available.