About This Role
Airlink is recruiting First Officers for its Johannesburg operation, with the posting open until 31 December 2026. The standard First Officer pathway requires Grade 12 education, a SACAA CPL, ATPL or Frozen ATPL, a valid instrument rating, South African citizenship, and 1,000 hours of total flying time including 200 Multi Engine and 200 Turbine hours. Airlink also advertises lower-experience Cadet First Officer and Connect First Officer pathways for eligible applicants with 200 and 500 hours respectively.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The First Officer is responsible for operating the aircraft safely and assisting the Captain.
- The posting does not specify additional First Officer duties beyond these core flight-operation responsibilities.
What We Offer
Airlink says it offers more than a job and invests in employees' futures through extraordinary opportunities, development support, tools, mentorship and practical learning.Its career programmes are tailored to individual ambitions and provide hands-on experience, learning from experienced aviation professionals and opportunities to develop within a fast-growing airline.Airlink also highlights exposure to diverse roles and innovative technologies, along with opportunities to grow, shape the future, do work employees love and build global connections.
Requirements
- The minimum education requirement is a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
- Applicants may hold a SACAA CPL, ATPL or Frozen ATPL and must have a valid instrument rating and South African citizenship.
- The standard First Officer pathway requires a minimum of 1,000 hours of total flying time, including 200 Multi Engine hours and 200 Turbine hours.
- Previous advanced training on flight simulator training devices (FSTD) is preferred.
- For lower-experience First Officers, the Cadet First Officer pathway requires at least 200 hours, a valid ME IR CPL, a Grade 12 certificate and South African citizenship.
- The Connect First Officer pathway requires at least 500 hours together with a valid ME IR CPL, a Grade 12 certificate and South African citizenship.