airBaltic | BD-500 Captain

airBaltic seeks highly experienced professionals for the position of Direct Entry Captain. This role offers an unparalleled commitment to work-life balance through diverse roster options, combined with a highly competitive and predictable salary structure designed for long-term financial growth and stability. airBaltic values the candidate's experience, time, and future, inviting the Captain to join an airline committed to operational safety and professional excellence.

The successful Captain is expected to exhibit exceptional leadership qualities, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of safety and responsibility, strong mentorship abilities, and consistent professional excellence.

Compensation Structure and Flexible Roster Options (Effective January 1, 2026)

airBaltic provides a robust and structured compensation system designed for long-term retention and stability. The structure features ten defined salary levels, with guaranteed progression after the completion of each year of service. New employees have the opportunity to commence employment at a salary level commensurate with their proven operational experience.

To support an optimal work-life balance, airBaltic offers a choice of flexible roster patterns:

• Commuting Roster: A consistent 13 days on duty followed by 10 days off duty.
• Flexible Roster: A minimum of 10 days off per calendar month with intentionally limited layovers. Captains on this option possess the ability to bid for preferred days off and specific flights.
• Fixed Roster: A predictable 5 days on duty followed by 3 days off duty pattern.

All fixed and flexible rosters are published 14 days in advance.

Comprehensive Benefits and Support Package

airBaltic ensures robust support for its Captains through a comprehensive benefits package:

• Permanent employment contract, following a three-month probationary period.
• Full coverage of the required A220 type rating, secured by a standard 3-year bond.
• Career development possibilities in training, safety management, and various office duties.
• Unlimited home leave tickets across the airBaltic route network.
• Health insurance and wellbeing benefits provided after the successful completion of the probation period.
• 24/7 accident insurance, effective from the first day of employment.
• Loss of License insurance coverage commencing after one year of service.
• Paid annual vacation allowance of 28 calendar days.
• Coverage of all necessary training, license validation, and medical examination costs.
• Provision of professional uniforms.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Candidates seeking this prestigious Captain role must meet the following stringent professional requirements, demonstrating extensive command experience on large commercial aircraft:

• Possession of a valid EU ATPL license.
• Possession of a valid EASA Medical Certificate Class 1.
• Minimum ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
• A total flight time exceeding 4,000 hours.
• A minimum of 2,000 hours flown on multi-pilot/engine turbine airplanes (CS-25 certified).
• A minimum of 1,000 hours of Command experience specifically on a CS-25 certified aircraft.
• A clean criminal record check is mandatory.