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Airbus A330 First Officer – Type Rated, Direct Entry

✈️ Airbus A330 First Officer — Direct Entry (Permanent)

Step onto the Airbus A330 flight deck in a stable, permanent role. If you are type-rated, safety-focused and ready for international operations — including services to/from the United States — we’d love to hear from you.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Entry route: Direct entry
  • Type rating: Airbus A330 required
  • Licence: UK CAA ATPL
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO English: Level 5+
  • LPC: Must be valid on start date
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 The opportunity

As an A330 First Officer, you’ll partner with the Captain and wider flight operations team to deliver safe, efficient and passenger-focused operations across a global network. You’ll bring proven Airbus professionalism, strong CRM, and the flexibility to operate to dynamic schedules.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Type rating: Current Airbus A330 type rating
  • Licence: Valid UK CAA ATPL
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 5 or higher
  • Currency: LPC valid upon commencement

🛂 Eligibility & compliance

  • Right to work: Eligible to live and work in the UK without restriction
  • US travel: Able to apply for and obtain relevant US immigration/entry visas (pre-requisite for the role)
  • Passport: Valid passport allowing unrestricted worldwide travel
  • Standby: Ability to report for duty within 120 minutes when on standby
  • Flexibility: Willing and able to work shifts, unsociable hours, weekends, holidays and overnights
  • Security vetting: Able to pass airport security checks, including a five-year background check

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🌟 What you’ll do

  • Operate the Airbus A330 in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements
  • Execute thorough pre-flight planning, performance calculations and fuel management
  • Maintain exemplary airmanship, situational awareness and CRM
  • Support robust safety reporting, compliance and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with cabin crew, ground teams and ATC to deliver a seamless operation
  • Uphold currency and professional standards, including meeting standby readiness within 120 minutes

📨 How to apply

Please submit your CV along with evidence of your A330 type rating, UK CAA ATPL, current Class 1 medical, ICAO English level, and confirmation that your LPC will be valid on your start date. Include a brief note confirming UK work eligibility and ability to obtain US entry visas.

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