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Airbus A350 Captain — Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City)
✈️ Airbus A350 Captain — Direct Entry with Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines is seeking experienced A350 Captains to join its expanding long-haul and regional operations, with bases in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Start dates from early 2026. Choose from lifestyle-friendly roster patterns with commute and non-commute options, plus travel privileges across the airline’s network.
🧭 The Opportunity
- Direct-entry Captain role on the Airbus A350 fleet
- Base options: Hanoi (HAN) or Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Vietnam
- Roster patterns to suit your lifestyle; commuting supported
- Tickets available on Vietnam Airlines’ network
- Target start: early 2026
🧰 Minimum Requirements
- 5000+ total flight hours
- 2000+ total PIC hours
- 1000+ PIC hours on A350
- Last flight on A350 within 9 months preferred (may be flexible)
- Valid ATPL with current A350 type rating
- A350 OPC valid for at least 2 months beyond start date
- Valid Class 1 Medical
- English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 or above
- Height: ≥165 cm (male), ≥160 cm (female)
- Age: under 58 (male), under 53 (female)
🌟 What You’ll Do
- Lead safe, efficient A350 operations in accordance with company SOPs and international regulations
- Champion crew resource management and mentor flight deck and cabin crew
- Deliver operational excellence across all phases of flight, including long-haul sectors
- Uphold a strong safety culture, SMS participation, and continuous improvement
- Maintain currency and training standards, including OPC/LPC and recurrent requirements
📨 How to Apply
Ready to captain the A350 with Vietnam Airlines? Submit your application with a current CV, license copies, medical, and the last three pages of your logbook. Shortlisted pilots will be contacted with next steps.
📌 Key Details
Note: Currency on A350 within the last 9 months is preferred; flexibility may apply.

