Airbus A320 First Officer (Non‑Type Rated) – Spirit Airlines

Airbus A320 First Officer – Join the Spirit Airlines Flight Deck

Step into the right seat of a modern Airbus A320 family cockpit with a carrier that values safety, professionalism, and growth. Non‑type rated candidates are welcome—comprehensive training is provided.

Employment: Permanent
Fleet: Airbus A320 family
Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
Schedule: Variable; includes nights, weekends, and holidays
Location/Travel: USA-based; able to travel to all cities/countries served by Spirit Airlines
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
License: R‑ATP (FAA)
Medical: Class 1

✈️ The mission

Operate Airbus A320 family aircraft in full compliance with FARs, company SOPs, and checklists.
Conduct thorough preflight planning, including performance, weight and balance, weather, and NOTAMs.
Exercise strong aeronautical decision‑making and crew resource management on every leg.
Communicate clearly and professionally with ATC, dispatch, cabin crew, and ground personnel.
Manage automation and avionics (EFIS/FMS) while maintaining raw‑data proficiency.
Uphold strict safety standards, procedural discipline, and on‑time operational performance.

🧭 What you’ll bring

Excellent communication skills and clear, confident cockpit leadership as a First Officer.
High attention to detail with unwavering checklist and SOP adherence.
Calm, sound judgment in dynamic, time‑critical environments.
Flexibility to work variable schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to relocate or reliably commute to a Spirit pilot base.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

Total Time: 1,500 hours
PIC Time: 250 hours
Multi‑Engine: 50 hours
Currency: 100 hours flight time in the preceding 12 months
License Required: R‑ATP (FAA)
Medical: Class 1
Permit: FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Travel Documents: Valid passport/documents with at least 12 months’ validity for travel in and out of the USA and to all Spirit destinations (now and future)
Type Rating: Not required (training provided) — NTR
Screening: Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening and 10‑year background check
Work Authorization: Visa sponsorship not provided

🌟 Preferred experience

500 hours turbine time
Experience in Part 121, 135, or military flight operations
Turbine or transport‑category aircraft experience
EFIS/FMS experience

📨 Ready to apply?

Bring your skills to a dynamic, all‑Airbus operation. If you meet the minimums and share our commitment to safety, professionalism, and service, we’d love to hear from you.

Next Steps: Submit your application and be prepared to verify hours, currency, and documentation.
Relocation/Commute: Must be willing to relocate or commute reliably to a Spirit pilot base.
Questions: Ensure your FCC permit and passport are current before applying.

This summary highlights key role expectations and qualifications and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

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