Airbus A320 First Officer – International ACMI (Johannesburg-Based)

🧭 The mission

Operate the A320 alongside the Captain to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient flights across seasonal networks in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. You will navigate diverse operational environments and contribute to reliable on-time performance while representing Global Airways with professionalism across cultures and locations.

🧰 What you’ll do

• Support the Captain to conduct flights in full accordance with regulations and Company Operations Manuals.
• Complete flight preparation, review operational information, and monitor aircraft performance and systems throughout each sector.
• Apply SOPs and effective CRM, communicate clearly, and contribute to sound operational decision-making.
• Manage changing conditions, abnormal situations, and emergencies per approved procedures and training.
• Collaborate with crew, operations control, maintenance, and ground partners to ensure reliable operations and a positive passenger experience.
• Accurately complete flight documentation and report safety concerns, incidents, and aircraft defects through the correct channels.

✅ What you’ll bring

• South African national, based in South Africa, willing to undertake international rotations of up to eight weeks.
• Valid ICAO/EASA Class 1 Medical and English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
• Sound judgement, professionalism, and strong cross-cultural teamwork.
• European passport advantageous.
• Meet one of the following licence/experience pathways:
  • EASA CPL or ATPL: Minimum 500 hours on turbojet aircraft or qualifying transport-category aeroplanes.
  • EASA ATPL theory (fATPL): All EASA ATPL theoretical exams passed, plus minimum 500 hours as above.
  • SACAA licence validation: More than 1,500 hours on multi-pilot aeroplanes as PIC or Co-pilot.
• An EASA A320 type rating is not mandatory; it can be provided. The applicable EASA ATPL licence check can also be provided where required.

🌍 Where you’ll fly

Operate international ACMI missions across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, supporting seasonal demand for airline partners under a European AOC in an EASA-compliant environment.

🌟 What you’ll gain

• Permanent role with international ACMI exposure and diverse seasonal operations.
• Validation of an existing SACAA licence or a customised pathway to obtain required EASA qualifications.
• EASA A320 type rating provided if needed; EASA ATPL licence check available for EASA ATPL-theory pathway candidates.
• Structured rotations for work-life balance: six to eight weeks on, three to four weeks off.

🕒 Roster & lifestyle

• Typical rotation: six to eight weeks on, followed by three to four weeks off.
• International contract rotations up to eight weeks.

📨 How to apply

Ready to power your A320 career on the global stage? Apply with your CV, licence/medical, and a summary of flight hours (including turbojet/transport-category time and multi-pilot experience). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.