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Direct Entry Captain – B747 & A330 (Type Rating Provided)
Direct Entry Captain — B747 & A330
Step into the left seat with National Airlines. Lead global widebody operations on the Boeing 747 and Airbus A330. Direct entry. No type rating required—training provided.
✈️ The mission
National Airlines Captains are overall responsible for the safe and reliable operation of our B747 and A330 aircraft.
- Lead all phases of flight: planning, dispatch coordination, departure, enroute decision-making, and arrival.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with FARs, company SOPs, and international procedures.
- Champion safety, risk management, and professional airmanship across diverse global operations.
- Mentor and coordinate with flight and cabin crew, fostering a high-performance cockpit culture.
- Represent National Airlines with professionalism when operating worldwide and interacting with authorities and customers.
🧭 Minimum requirements
- Total time: 5,000 hours
- Part 121 time: 1,000 hours
- PIC/SIC (per FAR 121.436): Minimum 1,000 hours obtained under Title 14 CFR
- Type rating: Not required — training provided
- Note: ATP issued with a CIRC APCH–VMC Only limitation is acceptable
- License: ATP (FAA)
- Medical: Class 1
- Open to license holders: FAA
🧰 Additional requirements
- Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Valid U.S. or foreign passport with applicable visas for international travel; passport valid at least one year from application date
- Foreign nationals must be able to obtain all visas required to operate National Airlines flights
- U.S.-based pilots must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Willing to undergo a 10-year background check including Pilot Records Database (PRD), DOT pre-employment drug testing, and Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)
- Meet entry/exit requirements for all jurisdictions served (valid passport, visas, and any required vaccinations). Travel documents must remain current during training and operations.
- Visa sponsorship: Not provided
🌟 What makes this opportunity stand out
- Direct entry to the widebody captain seat
- Operate the iconic B747 and modern A330 across global missions
- Company-provided type rating and training
📨 How to apply
Submit your application with a detailed flight time breakdown and proof of required certificates, medical, and travel document validity. Qualified candidates will be contacted with next steps.

