Boeing 777 Captain – Korean Air (Type‑Rated, 5‑Year Renewable Contract)

✈️ Boeing 777 Captain at Korean Air

Join a world-class flag carrier as a Boeing 777 Captain. Korean Air is recruiting experienced, type-rated captains for a 5-year renewable contract to operate across a globally respected network with a strong safety culture.

Employer: Korean Air
Employment: Contract; 5 years, renewable
Aircraft: Boeing 777 (type-rated required)
Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 The Opportunity

As a widebody captain with Korean Air, you will lead B777 operations across international and regional routes, upholding the airline’s reputation for safety, service, and operational excellence. This is a long-term, renewable contract offering stability, high standards of training, and the chance to fly one of the industry’s flagship aircraft.

🧰 Minimum Qualifications

Total time: 7,000+ hours
Total PIC time: 2,500+ hours
Turbine time: 5,000+ hours
Airline jet transport time: 5,000+ hours total
PIC on B777: 1,000+ hours
Type rating: Current Boeing 777 type rating required
ATPL: Valid, ICAO-compliant
Medical: Class 1
ELP: ICAO Level 4 or higher
Open to license holders: ICAO

📅 Currency & Recency

Last flight: Flight on type (B777) within the last 12 months; within 24 months if current on any other jet transport.

🌟 What You’ll Bring

Proven leadership as a widebody captain with strong decision-making and crew mentorship.
Safety-first mindset with rigorous SOP discipline and Threat & Error Management.
Excellent CRM and cross-cultural communication skills.
Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to customer service excellence.

✈️ What You’ll Do

Operate Korean Air’s Boeing 777 fleet on international and regional sectors.
Lead the flight deck, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations from preflight to postflight.
Uphold company standards in safety, service, fuel management, and on-time performance.
Participate in recurrent training and checking to maintain currency and proficiency.

📎 Essential Documents

Current résumé/CV
Valid ICAO ATPL with B777 type rating
Current Class 1 Medical certificate
Logbook excerpts evidencing total, turbine, and PIC hours, including B777 PIC hours
Proof of ICAO English Level 4+
Passport and right-to-work documentation (visa sponsorship not provided)

📨 How to Apply

Submit your application with the required documents via your aviation recruiter or through the Korean Air careers portal. Early applications are encouraged; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This position requires eligibility to work without visa sponsorship.

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