About This Role
Air Arabia PJSC is recruiting A320 type-rated First Officers for its group company Fly Jinnah in Pakistan. The opportunity is open only to eligible foreign nationals and offers a 15-month fixed-term contract, renewable by mutual agreement, comprising approximately three months of initial training followed by 12 months of flying duties. First Officers act as Pilot Flying or Pilot Monitoring, support the Captain in managing the flight deck, and conduct flights in accordance with the airline’s Operations Manual and applicable regulations. Applicants must have at least 700 flying hours; Airbus 320 experience is preferred and low-cost airline experience is highly desirable.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform as Pilot Flying or Pilot Monitoring and assist the Captain in managing flight deck activities by monitoring flight progress, operating-system efficiency and the performance of other cockpit crew members.
- Conduct flights in accordance with the airline’s Operations Manual and regulations, applying and monitoring procedures that ensure safe and smooth aircraft operation.
- Coordinate with the Captain and Dispatch Team before each flight to ensure flight and cabin crew are prepared and have the necessary information on aircraft technical status, route preferences, weather, fuel, weight and allocation of duties.
- Complete assigned checks, records and flight documentation, including take-off data, fuel requirements and the ATS flight plan.
- Record information using adopted systems and forms, including the log book and CFP, verify calculated data against assumed data, and obtain the Captain’s signature as required.
- At stations without qualified personnel, check fuel type and supervise aircraft fuelling to ensure proper fuel distribution.
- Alert the Captain to irregularities or adverse conditions affecting safety, take instructed action, and help the crew respond to safety or security irregularities.
- Undertake additional ground duties, such as Safety Officer or Security Officer, when directed by the Head of Flight Operations and in accordance with Part A of the Operations Manual.
What We Offer
The contract runs for 15 months and may be renewed by mutual agreement, with approximately three months of initial training followed by 12 months of flying duties. During initial training until the Final Line Check, net salary is AED 12,853 per month, stated as equivalent to US$ 3,500, prorated for partial months, plus per diem. After training and the Final Line Check, net salary is AED 20,199 per month, stated as equivalent to US$ 5,500, covering up to 60 block hours per month, plus per diem. Each block hour above 60 in a month attracts additional flying pay of AED 275, stated as equivalent to US$ 75. Per diem is AED 184 per day, stated as equivalent to US$ 50, for food and miscellaneous expensesthe posting gives an average of US$ 1,500 per month.
Requirements
- Applicants must be eligible foreign nationals and hold an A320 type rating.
- A minimum of 700 hours of flying experience is required, with Airbus 320 experience preferred.
- Experience with a low-cost airline is highly desirable.
- Candidates must possess acceptable industry knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, together with the knowledge and exposure needed to undertake delegated safety, security or other responsibilities in accordance with airline and relevant civil aviation authority standards.
- The posting also lists exposure to quality assurance, safety, security and audit procedures and practices affecting Flight Operations.