A320 Captains & First Officers | Air Arabia Dammam — Bahrain Open Day, 1 Oct 2026

🧭 About the Open Day

This event is dedicated to recruiting experienced, A320 type-rated Captains and First Officers for Air Arabia Dammam. Meet our team, present your credentials, and progress through the airline’s selection process for line-operations roles. Full venue details and the event schedule will be shared five days before the open day.

🧰 Who Should Attend

Attendance is restricted to current, A320 type-rated pilots who meet the rank-specific minimums below.

Captains — Minimums

• 4,000+ hours total time on commercial aircraft
• 800+ hours on the A320 family
• Valid A320 type rating with at least two months’ validity remaining at joining
• Valid licence endorsed with a current A320 instrument rating (IR)
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
• Maximum age 60
• English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 or above

First Officers — Minimums

• 1,500+ hours on the A320 family
• Valid CPL or ATPL endorsed with a current A320 IR
• Frozen ATPL (for CPL holders)
• Valid A320 type rating with at least two months’ validity remaining at joining
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
• Maximum age 45
• ELP Level 4 or above

Note: The opportunity is open to Saudi and other GCC nationals. Other nationalities are welcome if holding a valid GACA licence.

🌟 Key Details

• Event type: In-person open day (Bahrain)
• Selection: Attend the open day and complete Air Arabia’s pilot recruitment process for Dammam-based roles
• Venue & schedule: Communicated five days before the event
• Type rating: A320 family (current and valid)

📎 What to Bring

• Updated CV/resume
• Passport and copies of relevant visas/work permits (if applicable)
• Pilot licence(s) and logbook evidence supporting A320 hours
• Current Class 1 medical certificate
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (Level 4+)
• Type rating certificate and currency/validity evidence

📨 Next Steps

If you meet the criteria above, prepare your documents and plan to attend the Bahrain open day on 1 October 2026. Final venue and timing will be shared five days prior to the event.

🧾 Licence Types

• ATPL (ICAO)
• CPL with A320 IR and Frozen ATPL (for First Officers)