This aviation professional is responsible for formulating comprehensive flight plans and conducting thorough pre-flight checks to ensure the utmost safety of each flight. They maintain constant communication with air traffic control, reporting flight plan information and requesting clearances for takeoff and landing. The pilot monitors all cockpit instruments to guarantee proper functionality, and continuously observes weather conditions, aircraft position, and air traffic throughout the flight, making necessary flight plan adjustments as needed. They collaborate with flight attendants to ensure passenger adherence to all onboard rules and regulations. Following each flight, the pilot files detailed reports on the trip and the aircraft's condition, both before and after landing.
This position requires a minimum of 4,000 flight hours across all aircraft, including 1,500 hours specifically on the A320F and 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on the A320F (excluding PICUS hours). Candidates must be a maximum of 63 years of age (for males) and 58 years of age (for females). They must hold a valid CAAV ATPL with a current A320F Type Rating, as well as a Certificate of Upset Recovery Training in a Full Flight Simulator. A valid Instrument Rating and Aircraft Rating are also mandatory. The candidate's most recent flight on the A320F must have been within the last 12 months during their licensing period. Applicants must possess a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate. A Letter of Authentication from the Civil Aviation Authority of the applicant’s CPL/ATPL country of origin (including the name and email of the CAA Licensing Officer) is required. Candidates should also provide a Recommendation Letter or Release Letter from any previous airlines. A Criminal Record check, issued within the last 6 months and notarized by the Vietnam embassy from the candidate’s country of origin, is mandatory. The candidate should not have any history of accidents or incidents within the last 5 years. The last 5 pages of the candidate's logbook are required. Candidates must demonstrate ICAO English Level 4 proficiency or higher. A passport scan, with at least 1 year of validity remaining is also necessary.