Airbus A320 First Officer — Damascus Base (Syrian Operations)

✈️ The opportunity

Join Heston Airlines as an A320 First Officer on our Syrian operations, based in Damascus. Fly international missions within a professional, safety-forward airline, benefit from guaranteed pay from day one of training, and grow your career toward CPT, LTC, TRI/TRE, or office roles in a young, fast-growing, multicultural team.

🧭 What you’ll do

• Serve as First Officer on the Airbus A320 for Heston Airlines’ Syrian project, operating from Damascus.
• Deliver safe, efficient flight operations in line with company SOPs, EASA regulations, and high safety standards.
• Execute IR/PBN procedures and support all phases of flight, including preflight planning, performance, and CRM.
• Collaborate closely with the Captain, flight dispatch, and cabin crew to ensure on-time performance and service excellence.
• Represent Heston Airlines professionally across international operations; accept occasional layovers in Damascus as required.

🧰 What you bring

• Valid EASA Part-FCL Frozen ATPL (FATPL).
• Valid A320 type rating and IR PBN.
• ICAO English Level 4 minimum (Level 6 preferred).
• Part-MED Class I medical certificate.
• 500 hours on A320 preferred; pilots with fewer hours may be considered based on selection performance.
• EU citizenship and a passport permitting unrestricted travel preferred.

🌟 What you’ll enjoy

• Career progression in a dynamic, growing airline (potential progression to CPT, LTC, TRI/TRE, or office roles).
• International and multicultural work environment with a friendly, supportive team.
• Competitive financial package with solid guaranteed monthly fixed payments.
• Block-hour payments and additional extra-day payments.
• Guaranteed fixed payment from the first day of training.
• Accommodation and transportation provided when away from your home base.
• Travel tickets between home and operating bases.
• Flexible roster patterns.
• Worldwide travel health insurance and loss-of-license insurance.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take the right seat in Damascus? Submit your application with your CV, license, medical, and recency documents. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for selection and assessment.

Recruitment is ongoing; early applications are encouraged.