A320 First Officer (Type-Rated) — Permanent

✈️ A320 First Officer (Type-Rated) — Permanent

Join the flight deck of a leading A320 operation and help deliver safe, on-time performance across Japan and beyond. This permanent role is designed for disciplined, team-focused First Officers who bring solid turbine experience and the professionalism to thrive in a modern, EFIS-equipped, fly-by-wire cockpit.

🧭 Role at a Glance

Employment: Permanent
Aircraft: Airbus A320 family
Type Rating: Required (current A320 family)
Licenses: CPL, IR, ME — JCAB only
Medical: Class 1
Language: English and Japanese
ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher
Additional: Must possess an aeronautical radio operator’s license
Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧰 Minimum Eligibility

Total flight time: 650+ hours
Turbine time: 500+ hours
Current and valid A320 family type rating
Current JCAB CPL/IR/ME with Class 1 Medical
ICAO English Level 4+, with operational proficiency in Japanese
Aeronautical radio operator’s license (required)

📌 Flight Experience Criteria (Japan)

Candidates must have at least 500 hours of flight experience as a pilot with a scheduled airline in Japan on one of the following aircraft categories:

Turboprop models with a capacity of 12,000 kg or more
Aircraft models with a capacity of 30,000 kg or more

Notes: Experience must be Part 121/line operations with a scheduled carrier in Japan. Capacity/weight categories as defined by operator policy and applicable regulations.

🌟 Preferred

Experience operating in an EFIS flight deck
Strong CRM and SOP discipline in high-tempo line operations

🧭 What You’ll Do

Operate the A320 family in accordance with company SOPs and all regulatory requirements
Support the Captain across all phases of flight: preflight planning, performance, briefings, and checklists
Manage radios, navigation, and automation effectively in an EFIS/fly-by-wire environment
Apply robust threat and error management, ensuring safety and on-time performance
Deliver clear, professional communication in English and Japanese

📨 How to Apply

Please submit your application with the following:

Updated CV/resume
Copy of JCAB CPL/IR/ME and A320 type rating
Class 1 Medical and aeronautical radio operator’s license
Logbook summary confirming total time and turbine time
Evidence of required Japan scheduled airline experience (500+ hours)
ICAO English Level certificate (if applicable)

Right to work: Visa sponsorship is not provided. Candidates must already have the legal right to live and work in Japan.

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Jetstar Airways

A320 First Officer (Type-Rated) — Permanent