First Officer — Airbus A320 Family (Direct Entry, Type-Rated)

✈️ First Officer Opportunity — Airbus A320 Family

Join the flight deck as a direct-entry, type-rated First Officer on the Airbus A320 family. This permanent position is ideal for professionals who thrive in a multi-crew, fly-by-wire environment and are ready to contribute to safe, efficient, and passenger-focused operations.

Employment: Permanent
Entry path: Direct entry
Fleet: Airbus A320 family (fly-by-wire)
Type rating: Required (A320)

🧭 Your mission

As a First Officer on the A320 family, you will operate as part of a high-performing multi-crew team, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

Execute all phases of flight in accordance with SOPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Apply robust CRM and decision-making to ensure safe, on-time performance.
Monitor aircraft systems and performance within a modern fly-by-wire cockpit environment.
Support a positive safety culture through proactive reporting and adherence to best practices.
Deliver a calm, professional presence that enhances the passenger experience.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

Licence: Valid ATPL (ICAO)
Medical: Class 1
Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
Type rating: Current and valid A320 family
Safety record: No accident/incident certificate

📊 Flight time pathways

Applicants must meet one of the following experience profiles:

Path A: Minimum 1,500 hours total time, including:
- ≥ 250 hours on Airbus A320 family (fly-by-wire)
- ≥ 500 hours on multi-crew jets
- ≥ 500 hours multi-pilot time
Path B: Minimum 700 hours total time, including:
- ≥ 500 hours on Airbus A320 family (fly-by-wire)

Note: Time may be verified from logbooks and training records in line with company policy and regulatory standards.

🌟 What you’ll bring

Strong technical proficiency on the A320 family and disciplined SOP adherence.
Excellent communication, situational awareness, and workload management.
Team-first mindset with proven CRM and threat & error management skills.
Commitment to safety, reliability, and a high-quality passenger experience.

📨 How to apply

Submit your application with the following:

Up-to-date CV and flying résumé
Copy of ATPL (ICAO) and Class 1 medical
Evidence of current A320 type rating
Logbook summary showing applicable hours (per Path A or Path B)
ICAO ELP proof (Level 4+)
No accident/incident certificate

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps and assessment details.

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