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Airbus A320 Direct Entry Captain — Type Rating Provided (JCAB)

✈️ Lead the Line as an Airbus A320 Direct Entry Captain

Permanent opportunity • JCAB ATPL • Training provided for A320 type

Step into a permanent Captaincy on the Airbus A320 family with a Japanese scheduled operation. This Direct Entry Captain role is ideal for seasoned leaders who are fluent in Japanese and ready to command with confidence. No current A320 type rating? No problem—full transition training is provided.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
  • License: JCAB ATPL
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language: Fluency in Japanese; ICAO ELP Level 4+
  • Radio License: Air radio operator license (or higher/equivalent)
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided (right to work in Japan required)

🧭 The Opportunity

As a Direct Entry Captain on the A320 family, you will lead safe, efficient operations in alignment with Japanese scheduled airline standards, mentor flight crew, and uphold exemplary CRM and SOP compliance. Your command experience within Japan’s scheduled airline environment and fluency in Japanese will be central to smooth cockpit, cabin, and ATC coordination.

🧰 Minimum Requirements

  • Command Experience: Previous Captain with a Japanese scheduled airline
  • PIC Time: 1,000+ hours
  • Jet Time: 1,000+ hours
  • Flight Time Note: Minimum 1,000 hours PIC on a jet aircraft
  • License: Valid JCAB ATPL
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language: Fluent Japanese; ICAO English Level 4 or higher
  • Radio: Air radio operator license (or equivalent/higher)
  • Work Authorization: Visa sponsorship not available; must already have the right to work in Japan
  • Type Rating: A320 not required (NTR welcome; training provided)

🌟 Training & Transition

Non–type-rated Captains are encouraged to apply. A comprehensive A320 transition program will be provided, including ground school, simulator training, and line training to standardize you on the Airbus flight deck and operating procedures within a Japanese scheduled airline environment.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to take command? Submit your application with the following:

  • Current CV with detailed flight time breakdown
  • Copy of JCAB ATPL and Class 1 Medical
  • Proof of air radio operator license
  • Logbook summary evidencing PIC and jet hours
  • Confirmation of fluency in Japanese and ICAO ELP level
  • Proof of right to work in Japan

Only shortlisted candidates meeting the minimum criteria will be contacted. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis.

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