Reserve Flight Crew Pilot (B747/B777) – Liège, Belgium

Pilot Assessments; Luik; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month bonus

Per diem

Insurance coverage

Flexible roster

Business-class travel

Job summary

Challenge Airlines (BE) Liège-based cargo carrier seeks a Flight Crew Member to uphold the highest safety and airmanship standards on scheduled and charter operations. You will perform meticulous pre-flight planning, monitor aircraft performance, weather, traffic, and implement the flight plan with discipline.

Responsibilities extend through communications with ATC and the operations team, executing amendments when needed, and completing thorough post-flight reports, while championing safety for

Qualifications

• Valid EASA ATPL or CPL.
• Valid EASA Part‑Med Class 1.
• ICAO English Level 4 or higher.
• Minimum 1,000 hours on CS‑25 aircraft.
• Recent Boeing experience; B777 or B747‑400 is an asset.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a Flight Crew Member on scheduled and charter cargo flights.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-flight planning and safety checks.
• Execute the flight plan, monitor performance, weather and traffic.
• Communicate with ATC and the operations team throughout the mission.
• Request and manage flight-plan amendments when needed.
• Complete post-flight reports on trip progress and aircraft status.

Skills

Boeing experience

Safety-focused

Crew communication

English proficiency

Education

EASA ATPL or CPL

EASA Part‑Med Class 1

Tools

Boeing 777/747-400 type rating

Job description

Your mission

Operate as a Flight Crew Member within the Flight Operations Department, maintaining exemplary standards of safety, airmanship, and cockpit resource management on scheduled and charter cargo flights.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-flight planning and safety checks.
• Execute the flight plan efficiently, monitoring aircraft performance, weather, position, and surrounding traffic.
• Communicate proactively with Air Traffic Control and the operations team throughout the mission.
• Request and manage flight-plan amendments when conditions require.
• Complete thorough post-flight reports on trip progress and aircraft status.
• Champion the safety of the aircraft and all persons on board at every phase of flight.

What you’ll bring

• Licences: Valid EASA ATPL or CPL.
• Medical: Valid EASA Part‑Med Class 1.
• English: ICAO Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
• Experience: Minimum 1,000 hours on CS‑25 aircraft.
• Boeing background: Recent Boeing experience preferred; B777 or B747‑400 experience is an asset.
• Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of applicable aviation safety rules, regulations, and procedures.

This posting includes general Reserve Pilot qualifications and additional Captain‑specific criteria below.

Captain pathway — additional requirements

• Recent B777 or B747‑400 experience is required.
• Minimum 6,000 hours total time on medium‑heavy or jet aircraft.
• EITHER 1,000 hours on type (B777 or B747‑400) OR 3,000 hours as PIC on medium‑heavy or jet aircraft.
• Valid EASA ATPL with current B777 or B747‑400 type rating.
• EASA Part‑Med Class 1 and ICAO English Level 4.

About Challenge Airlines (BE)

Challenge Airlines (BE) S.A. is a Belgian‑AOC cargo airline based at Liège Airport (LGG). We operate scheduled international cargo flights and charter services, moving nonstandard goods and general freight worldwide.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary based on experience plus a 13th‑month bonus.
• Extra‑legal benefits and per diem.
• Insurance coverage: health, travel, loss‑of‑licence (APPN), and pension plan.
• Flexible work arrangements with a pattern roster for a well‑balanced lifestyle; business‑class travel options where applicable.
• A dynamic, stimulating environment with strong professional development and career progression opportunities.

Quick facts

• Base: Liège Airport (LGG), Belgium
• Fleet focus: Boeing B747‑400 / B777
• Licence required: ATPL/CPL (EASA)
• Medical: EASA Part‑Med Class 1
• English: ICAO Level 4+