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StarFlyer A320 First Officer Candidate (Type‑Rated, Mid‑Career) — Haneda or Kitakyushu

StarFlyer A320 First Officer Candidate (Type‑Rated, Mid‑Career) — Haneda or Kitakyushu

Join StarFlyer as a mid‑career, type‑rated A320 First Officer Candidate. Bring your recent A320 line experience from a Japanese scheduled airline and help us deliver our signature black‑jet service across Japan and beyond.

  • Base: Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) or Haneda Airport (HND)
  • Training: StarFlyer facilities at Kitakyushu Airport
  • Country: Japan
  • Openings: Approximately two
  • Schedule: Shift work under a one‑month variable working‑hours system (avg. ≤ 40 hrs/week); overtime possible
  • Fleet: Airbus A320 family

✈️ The Opportunity

We’re hiring mid‑career First Officer candidates for long‑term, full‑time employment. You’ll commence as flight crew and complete company training at Kitakyushu before operating from your assigned base. StarFlyer may adjust duties or workplace assignments in line with operational needs.

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Perform A320 flight operations as First Officer in accordance with StarFlyer SOPs and JCAB regulations.
  • Execute pre‑flight planning, performance calculations, briefings, and debriefings.
  • Uphold the highest standards of safety, CRM, and customer‑focused operations.
  • Participate in company training, checking, and recurrent programs at Kitakyushu.
  • Work rostered shifts within the one‑month variable‑hours system; overtime as required.

Note: StarFlyer may change assigned duties and workplace or transfer employees as needed.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

  • Type Rating: Airbus A320 (current).
  • Recency: Last A320 line operations within the past three years.
  • Airline Experience: Served as a First Officer at a Japanese scheduled airline.
  • Licences: JCAB Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating; copies of JCAB Airline Transport Pilot Certificate pages as applicable.
  • Radio: Aviation Radio Operator’s licence (or recognised equivalent).
  • Medical: Valid Class 1 aviation medical certificate.
  • Language: Aviation English Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
  • No numerical flight‑hour minimum is stated.
  • Former StarFlyer pilots with previous operating experience are welcome to apply.

🌟 Rewards & Benefits

  • Base salary determined by role, qualifications, years of practical experience and employment history; details provided during interview.
  • Allowances: flight‑duty, overtime, holiday‑work, and night‑work.
  • Regular salary increases and an annual April wage revision.
  • Bonuses paid twice yearly (summer and winter), subject to company performance.
  • Approximately 121 annual holidays, plus annual paid leave.
  • Maternity, childcare, and nursing‑care leave programs.
  • Comprehensive social insurance: health, pension, employment, and workers’ compensation.
  • Regular health examinations.
  • Defined‑contribution pension plan (401k) and employee stock ownership plan.
  • Discounted travel on StarFlyer and ANA flights.
  • Condolence and support payments; group long‑term disability income insurance.

📨 How to Apply

Please submit StarFlyer’s designated application set. Required documents include:

  • Designated résumé and career history (CV).
  • Aviation career record.
  • Copies of JCAB Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and other certificate pages showing ratings.
  • Proof of Aviation English Proficiency, Instrument Rating, and competency checks.
  • Aviation Radio Operator’s licence.
  • Valid Class 1 medical certificate and medical examination applications from the previous two years.
  • Final page of your flight logbook or equivalent proof of flight activity.
  • Documentation confirming aircraft‑specific flight experience.
  • Designated health‑status declaration.

Training is conducted at Kitakyushu Airport facilities. Employment is on a shift basis under the one‑month variable‑hours system; overtime may occur.