Captain - Fixed-Term Limited Contract UAE (Pakistan)

Air Arabia; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 95,855,706 - 114,816,176; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Daily Per Diem

Travel benefits after 6 months

Job summary

A leading airline in the region is seeking A320 Type-rated Foreign/Expat pilots for a fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include flying assigned aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and conducting pre-flight briefings. Candidates must have at least 4000 hours of flying experience, including 800 as PIC on Airbus 320, and hold an appropriate ATPL License. The position offers a competitive salary package with benefits such as accommodation, transportation, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of 4000 hours of flying an aircraft.
• Minimum of 800 hours as PIC on Airbus 320 is required.
• Must pass the technical/psychometric assessment for Pilots.

Responsibilities

• Fly the assigned aircraft in accordance with approved flight plans.
• Ensure safety checks are carried before, during, and after each flight.
• Conduct pre-flight briefings to ensure crew is well-prepared.

Skills

Flying experience

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Crew Resource Management

Education

Appropriate ATPL License

Training in safety and emergency response

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 Foreign/Expat pilots to join our Pilots 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

• Flies the assigned aircraft from one destination to another in accordance with the given schedules and approved flight plans; carries his/her duties and acts as the ultimate responsible for the aircraft during the assigned flights.
• Ensures that assigned flights are conducted in accordance with the detailed provisions of the Airline’s Operations Manual and regulations. At all times, implements, monitors and maintains the procedures necessary to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the aircraft undertaken.
• Ensures timely attendance, proper grooming, fitness and legality of self and Flight Crew for the assigned flights. Conducts pre-flight “Briefing” to ensure members are acknowledged with flight details; continuously ensures briefing is properly done prior to each action as per the adopted procedures.
• Liaises with co-pilots (First Officer and Second Officer) and Dispatch Team prior to each flight ensuring 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.
• Ensures, within the safety constraints as detailed in the relevant sections of the Airline’s Operations Manual, that the aircraft is flown so as to make most efficient and effective use of fuel during the flight.
• Ensures the required safety, security, fuel, and transit checks are carried for each flight by the Flight/Cabin assigned crew members before, during and post each flight. Takes necessary action and directs the crew on how to react in case of safety or security irregularities; decides on escalations if needed.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Appropriate ATPL License is a must.
• Must pass the technical/psychometric assessment for Pilots as per the Airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
• Must pass the Medical Fitness check-up carried for the Pilots as per the Airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
• Training in safety and emergency response is essential – a formal qualification is an advantage.
• Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations training is an advantage.
• Crew Resources Management Training is considered an advantage.
• IATA principles & standards relating to security is an advantage.

Work Experience

• Must have completed a minimum of 4000 hours of flying an aircraft.
• Minimum of 800 hours as PIC on Airbus 320 is required.
• Possesses acceptable industry knowledge in aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• Exposure to QA/Safety/Security/Audit procedures and practices related to and affecting Flight Operations.
• Capable of implementing policies, procedures, and manuals as per approved standards and regulations.
• Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High accuracy and attention to both results and details.

Salary And Benefits

Monthly Salary During the Initial Training

• During the Training period (Until the Final Line Check) you will be paid AED 22,000 (Equivalent to US$6,000) (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 33,800 (Equivalent to US$ 9,200) / 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 475 (Equivalent to US$ 130).

Per Diem

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

Accommodation

You will be provided with suitable hotel accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis at the base of operation and layover stations for the full duration of the contract. In addition, personal laundry at the Hotel – 4 pieces of clothes per day.

Transportation

• You will be provided with suitable ground transportation from Accommodation to and from Airports/Office for all rostered flight duties.

Travel

• The company shall arrange and pay for economy class tickets at the commencement and end of the contract along with up to 50 kilos of baggage allowance.
• Unlimited standby tickets on Air Arabia group network during the contract period.
• After completion of 6 months, you will be eligible for MYID travel benefits.

Uniforms / Laundry

• You will be provided with uniforms and laundry service for the duration of the contract.

Roster & Day Off

• You are entitled to 30 calendar days of Annual Leave Vacation (ALV) per completed year of service (accruing at 2.5 days per month).
• Paid vacation is granted following the successful completion of initial training and Line Flying release in the UAE, as well as upon the start of regular rostered flying duties in Pakistan.
• Your paid vacation days will be combined with rostered OFF days each month, guaranteeing a minimum of seven consecutive free‑of‑duty days (Paid Vacation + OFF days) per month.