First Officer - Fixed-Term Limited Contract UAE (Pakistan)

Air Arabia; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 143,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Training provided

Job summary

Air Arabia in the United Arab Emirates is seeking skilled A320 Type-rated pilots for a fixed-term 15-month contract. Training anticipated for about 3 months, followed by 12 months of flying duties across routes and operations.

The role includes pre-flight coordination, safety oversight, and potential security responsibilities as needed. Qualified candidates will have strong knowledge of flight operations, aircraft systems, and QA/safety procedures, with desirable low-cost airline experience and

Qualifications

• Minimum 700 hours flying, Airbus 320 preferred.
• Experience with low-cost airlines is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• Willing to take on safety/security duties as required by the airline and authorities.
• Exposure to QA/Safety/Security/Audit procedures related to Flight Operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Pilot Flying or Pilot Monitoring to support safe flight deck operations.
• Follow Airline Operations Manual and regulations; ensure safe, smooth operations.
• Coordinate with Captain and Dispatch for aircraft status, route, weather, fuel, and roles.
• Complete checks, logs, and documentation; verify data with Captain's signature.
• Record data using logbooks and CFP; verify fuel and data calculations.
• Supervise fueling and fuel distribution where qualified personnel are absent.
• Alert Captain to safety irregularities and support crew in responses.
• Perform ground tasks such as Safety Officer or Security Officer as directed.

Skills

A320 Type-rated

Crew coordination

Flight operations knowledge

Safety procedures knowledge

Job description

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity to share from our group company, Fly Jinnah - Pakistan's newest airline. We are currently seeking skilled A320 Type-rated pilots to join our team on a fixed-term contract.

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity to share from our group company, Fly Jinnah - Pakistan's newest airline. We are currently seeking skilled A320 Type-rated pilots to join our team on a fixed-term contract.

Contract Specification: Only open for eligible foreign nationals.

Contract Duration

15-months fixed period contract renewable on mutual agreement for further period.

Approx 3 months initial training followed by 12 months of flying duties.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Performs as the ‘Pilot Flying’ or the ‘Pilot Monitoring’, assists the Captain in managing flight deck work by monitoring the flight progress, efficiency of operating systems, and performance of other cockpit crew members.
• Conducts flights in accordance with the detailed provisions of the Airline’s Operations Manual and regulations. At all times applies and monitors the procedures necessary to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the aircraft assigned.
• Coordinates with Captain and Dispatch Team prior to each flight to ensure flight/cabin crew members are well prepared and provided with required information, this includes aircraft technical status, route preferences, weather, fuel, weight, distribution of roles, etc.
• Carries out necessary checks, records, and documentation tasks assigned to him/her for conducted flights such as take-off data and fuel requirements, ATS flight plan, etc.
• Uses adopted systems and forms to record data such as log book, CFP, and others; verifies calculated data with assumed ones and obtains Captain’s signature accordingly.
• At stations without qualified personnel, checks the fuel type and supervises the fuelling of the aircraft, ensuring proper distribution of fuel.
• Alerts the Captain with any irregularities or unfavourable variables that may affect safety; applies necessary actions as instructed by Captain and assists the crew on how to react in case of safety or security irregularities.
• Undertakes additional, ground based tasks such as Safety Officer or Security Officer, as directed by the Head of Flight Operations and in accordance with the provisions of Part A of the Airline’s Operations Manual.

Work Experience

• He/she must have completed a minimum of 700 hours of flying an aircraft, Airbus 320 is preferred.
• Experience with low-cost airline is highly desirable.
• Possesses acceptable industry knowledge in aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• He/she must possess needed knowledge and exposure to handle any other role delegated to him/her such as security or safety related roles as required by the airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
• Exposure to QA/Safety/Security/Audit procedures and practices related to and affecting Flight Operations.

Salary And Benefits

Monthly Salary During the Initial Training:

During the Training period (Until the Final Line Check) you will be paid AED 12,853 (Equivalent of US$ 3,500) (Net Salary) per month (Pro-rated for the part of the month) plus Per diem

Monthly Salary after Training / Final Line Check: (For Up to 60 Block hours in a month) AED 20,199 (Equivalent of US$ 5,500) / per month (Net Salary) plus Per Diem

Flying Pay Above 60 Block Hours In a Month

Every block hour above 60 block hours in a month will be paid @ AED 275 (Equivalent of US$ 75)

Per Diem

AED 184 (Equivalent of US$ 50) per day (On an average of US$ 1,500 per month), will be paid towards food and other miscellaneous expenses.