First Officer A320 - Air Arabia Group - Colombia Recruitment Drive

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in the Middle East is seeking a qualified First Officer for its A320 fleet. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 4000 hours of flying time, including 800 hours on A320. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, additional allowances for housing and education, and various benefits. Interested pilots must apply and be available for an assessment in Colombia during September 2025.

Benefits

Education allowance for up to three children

Paid annual leave

Staff travel benefits

End-of-service benefits

Accidental and life insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 4000 hours total flying time.
• 800 hours on A320 Family.
• Flown Airbus FBW within the last 12 months.
• Valid A320 type rating (minimum 2 months validity at joining).
• ICAO current and unrestricted ATPL.
• Current on A320.
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
• Maximum age: 45 years.

Skills

First Officer – A320 Type Rated

English Language Fluency Level 4

Job description

Overview

Date: 28 Aug 2025 | Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9) | Location: Sharjah, AE | Country: AE

Air Arabia Pilot Recruitment Team will be in Brazil for a recruiting and assessment event in the coming weeks. If you are a Pilot based in South America and are interested in joining us, either as a Captain or First Officer in our A320 fleet, we want to hear from you. Please submit your details via the link, and the team will be in touch if you meet the criteria to confirm next steps. Only apply if you are based and available to meet in Bogota, Colombia, during 15th – 19th September 2025.

Air Arabia is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator. Our focus remains on expanding connectivity, serving new markets, and further enhancing operational efficiency and innovation. During the first half of 2025, Air Arabia added 2 aircraft to its modern fleet bringing it to a total of 83 owned and leased Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. An additional 120 new aircraft on order are expected to begin delivery by the end of 2025. In the first half, we have expanded our network by launching 13 new routes across its operating hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan.

Air Arabia is a consortium member comprising Air Arabia, Nesma Group, and KUN Holding. It announced that it won the General Authority of Civil Aviation’s (GACA) competition to establish and operate a new national low-cost airline, which will be based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The airline aims to begin operations in early 2026 to enhance domestic and international air connectivity for the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

At Air Arabia we have built a culture of openness, diversity, ambition & growth. Our culture is upheld by our values and the experiences we deliver. We strive to be an innovative and rewarding place to work, offering opportunities to grow and take on challenges.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive annual package, which includes your basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances. There is the opportunity to earn up to a competitive tax-free per annum based on 70 hours of flying per month. Additional benefits include:

• Education allowance for up to three children
• Paid annual leave along with lifestyle roster (up to 14 consecutive days off within two calendar months)
• Staff travel benefits
• End-of-service benefits
• Accidental and life insurance coverage

What You’ll Bring

• First Officer – A320 Type Rated
• Minimum 4000 hours total flying time
• 800 hours on A320 Family
• Flown Airbus FBW within the last 12 months
• Valid A320 type rating (minimum 2 months validity at joining)
• ICAO current and unrestricted ATPL
• Current on A320
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
• Maximum age: 45 years
• English Language Fluency Level 4 or better