Captain A320/A321Jetstar Airways
Aircraft: A320/A321Location: NaritaType-rated
Total Time4,000 hrs
PIC Time1,000 hrs
Jet Time3,000 hrs
About This Role
Jetstar Japan, part of the Qantas Group, is seeking experienced A320/A321 Captains (non-JCAB license holders) to join their operations based at Narita Airport. The airline operates a modern fleet of 19 A320ceo and 3 A321neo aircraft with world-class safety standards. Candidates must have a minimum of 4,000 total flight hours, 3,000 hours on jet aircraft, and 1,000 hours PIC on jet aircraft, plus A320 family type rating. The role offers attractive career progression, access to Qantas Group staff travel discounts, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and a supportive, inclusive team culture. Successful candidates will undergo a rigorous selection process including simulator assessment, JCAB air-law examination, and medical certification matching in Japan.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate A320/A321 aircraft on scheduled routes
- Conduct pre-flight inspections and crew briefings
- Manage crew resource management procedures
- Ensure compliance with world-class safety standards
- Complete required flight documentation and reports
What We Offer
Sick and annual leave benefitsSocial health insurancePeriod health examinationQantas Group staff travel discount for you and travel companionsEmployee Network Groups and inclusive culture supportProfessional career development path
Requirements
- Valid ICAO ATPL with A320 family type rating (Frozen ATPL not accepted)
- Valid ICAO Class 1 aeronautical medical certificate
- Must meet JCAB Class 1 aeronautical medical standard
- ICAO Level 5 English language proficiency
- Minimum 4,000 hours total flight time
- Minimum 3,000 hours on jet aircraft
- Minimum 1,000 hours PIC on jet aircraft
- Minimum 500 hours on A320 family
- JCAB ATPL requirement: Over 250 hours PIC OR Over 70 hours PIC and over 180 hours PICUS OR Over 500 hours PICUS
- Minimum 100 hours PIC cross-country
- Minimum 200 hours cross-country
- Minimum 100 hours night flight
- Minimum 75 hours instrument flight
- Strong team working competencies
- Commitment to service excellence
- Must be willing to undergo screening process in Japan for 3-5 days
About Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Japan is a Jetstar-branded airline and a key part of the Qantas and Jetstar Group's Asia Pacific network. As one of the largest low-cost airlines in the region, Jetstar operates over 115 aircraft worldwide and has transported over 400 million passengers since 2004.