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Freebird Airlines

A320 Direct Entry Captain — Antalya Base (NTR, Training Provided)

✈️ A320 Direct Entry Captain

Lead safe, on-time operations on the Airbus A320 family from our Antalya base. We welcome experienced airline captains from A320 or comparable heavy-jet categories. No current A320 type rating? Training is provided for qualified commanders.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Base: Antalya, Türkiye (relocation required)
  • Fleet: Airbus A320 Family
  • Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
  • License: ATPLEASA or ICAO
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English: ELP Level 4 (minimum)

🧭 The opportunity

As a Direct Entry Captain, you will command A320 family flights, set the tone for safety and professionalism, and mentor flight deck and cabin crew. You’ll bring strong judgement, a collaborative style, and a calm, customer-focused approach to dynamic operations.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Flight time: Minimum 4000 total hours on aircraft with MTOW ≥ 27,000 kg.
  • PIC experience: Minimum 500 hours as PIC on the A320 family or a comparable category of aircraft or higher.
  • Airline experience: Minimum 3 years as an airline pilot.
  • License: Unrestricted ATPLEASA or ICAO.
  • Medical: Class 1.
  • English: ELP Level 4 or higher.
  • Records: No administrative penalties from any Civil Aviation Authority and no involvement in aviation-related accidents.
  • Background: No criminal record or criminal archive record.
  • Military service: Completed (where applicable).
  • Mobility: Willing to relocate to Antalya.

🎓 Training & type rating

This is an NTR opportunity — a current A320 type rating is not required. Approved candidates will receive type rating training and company indoctrination to the A320 family standard.

🌟 What you’ll do

  • Lead safe, compliant operations in accordance with company SOPs and aviation regulations.
  • Exercise sound command decision-making in all phases of flight and operational conditions.
  • Foster a just culture, mentor crew members, and support a high-performance, team-first cockpit environment.
  • Deliver an excellent customer experience through professional communication and service.
  • Represent the airline with integrity on the flight deck, on the ramp, and in public.

📨 How to apply

If you meet the minimum criteria, submit your application with the following:

  • Updated CV/resume.
  • Copy of ATPL (EASA or ICAO) and valid Class 1 medical.
  • Recent logbook summary evidencing total time and PIC hours as required.
  • Proof of ELP Level 4 or higher.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the stated minimum requirements will be contacted.