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Airbus A320/A321 Captain — Narita Base (Jetstar Japan)
✈️ Airbus A320/A321 Captain — Narita Base (Jetstar Japan)
Join Jetstar Japan, part of the Qantas Group, as an experienced A320/A321 Captain based at Narita International Airport. Fly a modern Airbus fleet, uphold world-class safety standards, and progress your career within a supportive, inclusive team. Open to experienced Captains with an ICAO ATPL who are ready to complete the JCAB conversion pathway.
🧭 The opportunity
We’re seeking proven A320 family Captains (non-JCAB license holders welcome) to operate scheduled services from Narita. You’ll join a high-performance flight operations team, benefit from Qantas Group travel privileges, and access clear pathways for professional growth within a safety-first culture.
🧰 What you’ll do
- Operate A320/A321 aircraft on scheduled routes from Narita.
- Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections, crew briefings, and performance planning.
- Lead effective Crew Resource Management and maintain operational discipline.
- Ensure strict compliance with world-class safety and regulatory standards.
- Complete all required flight documentation, reports, and post-flight duties.
🎯 What you’ll bring
- Valid ICAO ATPL with A320 family type rating (Frozen ATPL not accepted).
- Valid ICAO Class 1 aeronautical medical certificate and ability to meet JCAB Class 1 standard.
- ICAO Level 5 English proficiency.
- Minimum 4,000 hours total flight time.
- Minimum 3,000 hours on jet aircraft.
- Minimum 1,000 hours PIC on jet aircraft.
- Minimum 500 hours on A320 family.
- JCAB ATPL requirement (any one):
- Over 250 hours PIC; or
- Over 70 hours PIC and over 180 hours PICUS; or
- Over 500 hours PICUS.
- Minimum 100 hours PIC cross-country; minimum 200 hours cross-country total.
- Minimum 100 hours night flight.
- Minimum 75 hours instrument flight.
- Strong teamwork, leadership, and a commitment to service excellence.
- Willingness to attend a 3–5 day screening in Japan.
🧪 Selection and licensing pathway
- Rigorous selection process including simulator assessment.
- JCAB air-law examination.
- Medical certification matching to JCAB Class 1 in Japan.
- Supportive onboarding for non-JCAB license holders to complete the conversion.
🌟 Benefits & culture
- Sick leave and annual leave benefits.
- Social health insurance and periodic health examinations.
- Qantas Group staff travel discount for you and travel companions.
- Employee Network Groups and an inclusive, supportive culture.
- Professional career development and clear progression pathways.
📨 How to succeed here
Bring disciplined airmanship, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for safe, on-time performance. If you meet the experience profile and are ready to complete the JCAB conversion, we’d love to hear from you.