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Airbus A320 Captain — Direct Entry, Type Rating Provided

Lead from the left seat on the Airbus A320

Join as a Direct Entry Captain on the A320. Bring your proven command time on airline jets or ATRs and we’ll provide the full A320 type rating and transition program. Permanent employment, safety-first culture, and a chance to shape flight deck standards from day one.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided (NTR welcomed)
  • Total Time: 3,000+ hours
  • Command Experience: Either 1,000 hours as Captain on airline jets (PIC) or 3,000 hours as Captain on ATRs
  • Licences Required: CPL, IR, ME
  • Accepted Authority: UAEAC
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language Proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 (min)
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

✈️ The Opportunity

As an A320 Captain, you’ll set the operational tone for every sector—driving safety, service, and efficiency while mentoring a high-performing flight deck team. This is a direct-entry command role designed for experienced Captains from airline jets or ATR fleets who are ready to transition to the Airbus narrow-body with full training support.

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Command A320 operations, ensuring uncompromising adherence to SOPs, TEM, and company policies.
  • Exercise sound judgment and decisive leadership across all phases of flight and irregular operations.
  • Champion a just culture of safety reporting, continuous improvement, and procedural discipline.
  • Mentor First Officers and support standardization through coaching and debriefs.
  • Coordinate effectively with OCC, ATC, ground handlers, and cabin crew for on-time, safe performance.
  • Conduct thorough preflight planning, fuel strategy, and performance calculations.
  • Uphold security procedures and regulatory compliance in every destination.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

  • Flight Experience: 3,000+ total hours; plus either 1,000 hours as airline jet Captain or 3,000 hours as ATR Captain.
  • Licensing: Valid CPL with IR and ME; accepted authority: UAEAC.
  • Medical: Current Class 1.
  • Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.
  • Background: Background certificate and a clean safety record with no accidents/incidents attributable to pilot factor.
  • Travel: Valid passport and ability to travel as required.

🌟 Training & Transition

Non-type rated Captains are welcome. You’ll complete a structured Airbus A320 transition, including ground school, FFS sessions, and supervised line flying to full release. Ongoing recurrent training, LOFT, and proficiency checks keep you current and sharp.

📨 How to Apply

Please submit your application with the documents below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • CV/resume
  • Licence copies (CPL/IR/ME) and authority page (UAEAC)
  • Class 1 medical
  • Logbook summary confirming total and command hours (jet or ATR as applicable)
  • ICAO ELP certificate
  • Passport ID page
  • Background certificate

Note: Visa sponsorship is not provided; ensure you have the right to travel and work as required.

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