Join Gulf Air as a First Officer – Airbus A320

Gulf Air Group; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive medical insurance

Job summary

Gulf Air Group is looking for a Direct Entry Rated First Officer to fly the Airbus A320 as part of their expanding fleet. The ideal candidate will hold an ICAO recognized ATPL, have a minimum of 1500 flying hours with specific experiences, and possess ICAO English Proficiency Level 4. In addition to a competitive tax-free salary, Gulf Air offers comprehensive medical insurance, travel benefits, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold ICAO recognized ATPL acceptable to Civil Aviation Authority of Bahrain.
• Minimum 1500 hours flying, including 250 hours on Airbus A320 family.
• ICAO English language Proficiency Level 4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Operate the aircraft according to professional and regulatory guidelines.
• Support the captain in flight management and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and checklists.
• Deputize for the captain when necessary.

Skills

Operational procedure compliance

Decision-making support

Flight management

ICAO English Proficiency Level 4

Education

ICAO recognized ATPL

Current ICAO recognized Medical

Job description

GF1972 - Join Gulf Air as a First Officer – Airbus A320

Company: Gulf Air

Division: Operations

Department: Flight Operations

Closing Date: 30-Jun-2026

We are now recruiting Direct Entry Rated First Officer for Airbus A320 to join our expanding fleet.

The main duties would be:

To operate the aircraft in accordance with established professional and regulatory guidelines

To support the captain in the management of the flight and decision-making

Ensure that all operational procedures, limitations, and checklists are complied with in accordance with the Operations Manual

To deputize for the captain, when necessary.

To be considered for this position you must hold:

ICAO recognized ATPL (acceptable to Civil Aviation Authority of Bahrain)

Minimum total flying time of:

1500 hours, including 250 hours on Airbus A320 family fly by wire, and 500 hours on multi-crew jets, OR

Minimum total of 700 hours including 500 hours on Airbus A320 family fly by wire

ICAO English language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 or above

Current ICAO recognized Medica

Remuneration Package:

Gulf Air offers a highly attractive and market-competitive remuneration package for Pilots, designed to reward experience, performance, and long-term commitment. The package includes a competitive tax-free salary, improved flying allowance earnings, and a comprehensive medical insurance program with upgraded benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

In addition, Pilots benefit from a broad range of valuable perks, including travel benefits, career development opportunities, and the opportunity to join a respected national carrier committed to operational excellence and growth.