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A320 Family First Officer – Direct Entry (Type-Rated)

✈️ A320 Family First Officer – Direct Entry (Type-Rated)

Step straight onto the Airbus A320 family flight deck on a permanent contract. If you are type-rated, safety-focused, and ready to contribute from day one, this direct-entry opportunity offers a clear path to grow your career on a modern, fly-by-wire fleet.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Entry route: Direct entry
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320 family (fly-by-wire)
  • Type rating: Required
  • Visa sponsorship: Provided

🧭 Your mission on the flight deck

As an A320 Family First Officer, you will operate multi-crew, fly-by-wire Airbus aircraft in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements. You will partner closely with the captain and cabin crew to deliver safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations across all phases of flight.

  • Execute all duties of a First Officer: flight planning, briefings, aircraft setup, and active monitoring.
  • Adhere to SOPs, checklist discipline, and robust threat and error management.
  • Champion safety, compliance, and a just culture in every decision.
  • Collaborate effectively in a multi-crew environment and support continuous improvement.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • License required: ATPL
  • Accepted licenses: ICAO
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 (minimum)
  • Type rating: Airbus A320 family, current and valid
  • Flight time (two pathways):
    • 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 experience
    • Path B: Minimum 700 hours total time, including:
      • ≥ 500 hours on Airbus A320 family (fly-by-wire)
  • Additional requirement: No accident/incident certificate

Flight time must be fully documented and verifiable in your logbook.

🌟 What you can expect

  • Permanent, direct-entry seat on a proven A320 fly-by-wire fleet.
  • Professional, safety-first culture with high standards of CRM and SOP adherence.
  • Visa sponsorship provided to support a smooth relocation, where applicable.
  • Structured training, checking, and recurrent support to keep you sharp and current.

📨 How to apply

Ready to line up? Submit a concise application highlighting your A320 time and flight-time pathway.

  • Documents: CV, passport, ATPL, Class 1 medical, A320 type-rating certificate, last 3–6 months of logbook extracts, and a no accident/incident certificate.
  • Hours summary: Clearly state total time, A320 time, jet time, and multi-pilot time.
  • Language: Include proof of ELP Level 4.

Shortlisted pilots will be contacted with next steps and simulator/assessment details.