Experienced Airbus A320 Pilot Opportunity at Royal Brunei Airlines
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the esteemed national carrier of Brunei Darussalam, is actively seeking highly skilled and experienced Airbus A320 pilots to enhance its world-class operations. Operating a modern fleet comprising five Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners and seven Airbus A320NEOs, RB is celebrated for its exceptional service, as evidenced by numerous global accolades. In 2019, RB was awarded Four Stars at the SKYTRAX Awards, and TripAdvisor consistently recognized RB in the Travellers’ Choice Regional Airlines (Asia) for three consecutive years. The airline's unwavering commitment to safety was further validated in 2021 with a seven-star COVID-19 safety rating from AirlineRatings.com. Further underscoring its excellence, RB secured the titles of Asia’s and the World’s Leading Cabin Crew at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in 2021, an honor maintained through 2022 and 2023. In 2024, Crescent Rating named RB the Muslim-Friendly Airline of the Year, and RB achieved a Four Star Major Airlines APEX rating, alongside being named the World’s Leading Cabin Crew by WTA for the fifth consecutive year. Recently, RB marked its 50th anniversary, reinforcing its service philosophy of "Ikhlas (Sincerely) From The Heart."
The RB team is eager to welcome accomplished pilots who embody a commitment to excellence and professionalism. Interested candidates are warmly invited to join the RB Family and contribute to its continued success.
Pilot Role: Airbus A320
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate Airbus A320 aircraft in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
- Adhere to all regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Contribute to maintaining RB's reputation for world-class service and safety.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of 5,000 hours of total flight time (fixed-wing aircraft only).
- A minimum of 1,000 Pilot in Command (PIC) hours on the Airbus A320 family.
- A valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with a current A320 Type Rating and Instrument Rating.
- English Language Proficiency at Level 6.
- A valid Class 1 Medical Certificate, with at least six months of validity remaining from the date of joining RB.
- A valid License Proficiency Check (LPC) as PIC on the Airbus A320 family, with at least six months of validity remaining from the date of joining RB.
- Candidates must be under 60 years of age.
Licensing:
- A valid ATPL Licence and Type Rating are essential. While UK ATPLs are preferred, other national ATPLs will be considered.
Screening Process:
- The selection process includes a virtual interview, a simulator assessment, and security vetting.
Contract Details:
- Contract Duration: 24 months, with the possibility of renewal.
- Base of Operations: Bandar Seri Begawan, Negara Brunei Darussalam.
- Roster Pattern: Non-commuting.
- Average Flying Hours: Approximately 60-70 hours per month.
Benefits Package:
- Annual Leave: 56 calendar days per year.
- Education Assistance Allowances.
- Annual Free of Charge (FOC) Tickets to RB destinations.
- Contract Passage Tickets to domicile country.
- ID Travel in Business Class to company destinations.
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage, including Loss of License, Hospital & Surgical, Personal Accident, Term Life, and Travel insurance.
- Medical Benefits: Outpatient claims.
- Housing Allowance.
Anticipated Start Date:
- Commencement in 2025; immediate availability is advantageous.
Living in Brunei:
- Brunei offers a tax-free environment.
- Residents enjoy a high standard of living at a low cost.
Initial Application Documents Required:
- Completed RB Application Form.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.
- Valid Passport.
- Valid ATPL with current A320 Type and Instrument Rating.
- Latest A320 License Proficiency Check (LPC).
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
Additional Documents for Shortlisted Candidates (or if readily available):
- No Criminal Record Certificate (required post-interview).
- Certified/Stamped Logbook pages covering the last six months of flying.
- Latest Simulator Check Report from the current or previous airline.
- Latest Line Check Report from the current or previous airline.
- No Incident/Accident Report (dated less than six months prior to contract commencement).
- Licence Verification Letter (dated less than six months prior to contract commencement).
- Certificate of Employment from the last airline, detailing start and end dates, total hours flown, and hours flown by rank and fleet.