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Airbus A330 First Officer – Direct Entry (NTR)
✈️ Airbus A330 First Officer – Direct Entry (NTR)
Step onto the widebody flight deck and grow your long‑haul career as a Direct Entry First Officer on the Airbus A330. This is a permanent position with a structured pathway onto type — NTR candidates are welcome, with full A330 training provided.
Open to qualified ICAO licence holders meeting the criteria below.
🧭 Minimum requirements
- Total time: 1,500 hours
- Multi‑crew experience: Minimum 500 hours on civil‑registered transport aircraft certified for multi‑crew operations with MTOW > 51,000 kg
- Licence: ATPL (ICAO)
- Medical: Class 1
- English proficiency: ELP Level 4 or higher
🧰 Training and onboarding
As an NTR hire, you will receive a comprehensive A330 type transition that typically includes ground school, systems, performance, FFS sessions, and supervised line training to ensure you are confident and current on type.
🌟 What you will do
- Operate the Airbus A330 in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver safe, efficient, and professional flight operations as part of a multi‑crew cockpit.
- Conduct thorough pre‑flight planning, performance calculations, and briefings.
- Apply strong CRM and decision‑making, maintaining the highest standards of airmanship.
- Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all phases of flight.
📨 How to apply
Ready to advance onto the A330? Submit your application with the following:
- Current CV/resume
- Copy of your ATPL (ICAO) and Class 1 medical
- Logbook summary highlighting total time and qualifying multi‑crew hours (>51,000 kg MTOW)
- Proof of ELP Level 4+
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps and simulator assessment details.

