Airbus A220 Captain – Direct Entry (NTR Welcome)

✈️ Lead from the left seat on the Airbus A220

Step into the captain’s seat on the A220 as a Direct Entry Captain. Join a modern flight deck, lead high-performing crews, and deliver a safe, efficient, guest-focused operation. Non-type-rated Captains are welcome—A220 type training is provided.

Employment: Permanent
Entry Path: Direct Entry Captain
Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
Work Authorization: United States (no visa sponsorship)

🧭 What you’ll do

Serve as Pilot in Command of the Airbus A220, upholding the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and airmanship.
Lead and mentor flight and cabin crews using CRM and Threat & Error Management best practices.
Execute SOPs, checklists, and MEL/CDL procedures while coordinating with Dispatch, Maintenance, and ATC for on-time, fuel-efficient operations.
Deliver exceptional customer care and represent the brand with professionalism and integrity.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

Total Time: 3,000 hours
PIC Time: 500 hours
Multi-Engine: 2,000 hours
Turbine: 2,000 hours
Aircraft Group: 2,000 hours total time in large, Group II transport category, fixed-wing turbojet aircraft (>41,000 lbs MTOW)
PIC in Group II: 500 hours PIC in large, Group II transport category aircraft (>41,000 lbs MTOW)
Recency: Actively flying two of the past five years

Note: PIC is defined as Captain or Aircraft Commander of record, not solely the manipulator of the controls.

📈 Currency requirement

Part 121 PIC: 500+ hours within the last three years

🎓 Licenses & medical

Pilot Certificate: ATP (FAA)
Medical: Class 1 (First Class)
FCC Permit: Valid Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
Records: Maintain pilot training history in the PRD

🌟 Additional requirements

Travel: Ability to travel unrestricted to and from the United States; valid passport
Driver’s License: Have or be able to obtain a valid U.S. driver’s license
Language: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work Authorization: Authorization to work in the U.S. as defined by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Screening: Pass a DOT pre-employment drug test; TSA fingerprint-based criminal history records check; and Breeze background check
Health: COVID-19 vaccination required where permitted by applicable law

📨 Ready to captain the A220?

Bring your leadership, judgment, and jet command experience to the Airbus A220. If you meet the qualifications above and are ready for direct entry to the left seat, we’d love to hear from you. NTR Captains are encouraged to apply—training provided.

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