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SriLankan Airlines

Direct Entry First Officer — A320/A330 | SriLankan Airlines (Katunayake)

Direct Entry First Officer — A320/A330 | SriLankan Airlines

Join the national flag carrier as a Direct Entry First Officer on our Airbus A320 and A330 fleet, based in Katunayake, Sri Lanka.

  • Location: Katunayake, Sri Lanka
  • Fleet: Airbus A320 / A330
  • Contract: 12‑month fixed-term with potential permanent appointment based on performance
  • License: ATPL (ICAO) with IR; Class 1 Medical
  • Citizenship: Open exclusively to Sri Lankan citizens
  • Minimum Total Time: 2,000 hours

✈️ The opportunity

SriLankan Airlines, the national flag carrier, is recruiting experienced Direct Entry First Officers to fly A320 and A330 aircraft. This is your chance to contribute to a proud airline and progress your career on both narrow-body and wide-body operations.

🧰 Minimum qualifications and experience

  • Current type endorsement and Type Rating on A320 or A330.
  • Current ATPL recognized by CAASL with Instrument Rating (IR).
  • Minimum 2,000 hours total time on aircraft with MTOW > 50,000 kg (e.g. jet aircraft such as the A320 or higher).
  • Minimum 500 hours P2 on type (A320 or A330), or a combination of time across A320 and A330.
  • Class 1 Medical and License must both be current and issued under the same Authority.
  • ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
  • Eligibility restricted to Sri Lankan citizens.

🌟 Contract and progression

  • Appointment on a one-year fixed-term contract.
  • Opportunity for absorption into the permanent cadre based on satisfactory performance.

🧭 Base

Home Base: Katunayake, Sri Lanka.

📨 How to apply

Please prepare and submit the following:

  • Updated CV/resume.
  • Copies of ATPL, Type Rating certificate (A320/A330), and Class 1 Medical.
  • Proof of ICAO ELP Level 4+.
  • Logbook extracts evidencing total time and P2 hours on type.
  • Evidence of Sri Lankan citizenship.

Only candidates meeting all mandatory requirements will be considered.