About This Role
Vietnam Airlines is recruiting A350 First Officers for expanding operations from early 2026, with bases in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. The opportunity includes an established expat contract, commute or non-commute arrangements, roster-pattern choice, airline-network tickets, and support from Rishworth Aviation throughout the application, relocation, and contract period. Applicants must have at least 1,500 total flight hours, 1,000 A350 First Officer hours, a valid ATPL or CPL with Frozen ATPL, a valid A350 type rating, and a valid Class 1 Medical.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as a First Officer on Vietnam Airlines' A350 fleet as part of the carrier's expanding operations from early 2026.
- The assignment is based from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and requires substantial A350 First Officer experience.
- The posting also specifies that the last A350 flight should have been within nine months, subject to possible flexibility.
- No separate flight-duty, training, or administrative responsibilities are listed beyond the A350 First Officer assignment.
What We Offer
Benefits include a Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City base, a choice of roster patterns, and an assignment with a national airline.The posting describes a proven expat contract with Vietnam Airlines spanning more than 20 years and offers commute or non-commute arrangements, with tickets available on the airline's network.Rishworth Aviation provides support through the application and relocation process.Its Vietnam-based Pilot Support Group offers practical on-the-ground assistance 24 hours a day during and beyond the contract, meets new pilots on arrival for an induction to Vietnam Airlines systems and protocols and Vietnamese life, and remains available for ongoing guidance.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements are 1,500+ total flight hours and 1,000+ A350 First Officer hours. The last A350 flight should have been within the previous nine months, although this may be flexible. Applicants must hold a valid ATPL or a CPL with Frozen ATPL, together with a valid A350 type rating
- the A350 OPC must remain valid for at least two months from the start date. A valid Class 1 Medical is required. The stated height criteria are above 165 cm for males and above 160 cm for females. The stated age limits are under 58 years for males and under 53 years for females.