Fly Jinnah looking to recruit pilots and first officers from Pakistan
Fly Jinnah, the Pakistani joint venture of Air Arabia, has
launched a significant recruitment campaign targeting local pilots, offering
highly attractive packages for both captains and first officers.
The hiring initiative reflects the airline’s rapid growth
and aims to strengthen its Airbus A320 flight crew with skilled professionals
across major Pakistani hubs, including Karachi.
Who can apply?
Fly Jinnah is seeking Airbus A320 pilots for both
captain and first officer roles. Eligibility criteria are as follows:
For Captains (Pakistani Nationals):
- Minimum 5,000 total flying hours
- At least 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on multi-pilot turbojets
- Minimum 200 hours on Airbus A320
- Valid ATPL or CPL
- Current Class 1 medical certificate
- Instrument Rating and English Language Proficiency (Level 4 or higher)
- TRI/TRE credentials or previous low-cost carrier experience preferred
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For First Officers:
- At least 500 total flying hours (preferably on A320)
- Airbus A320 type rating required
- Operational knowledge of flight deck procedures essential
- Low-cost carrier background is a plus
Salary & Benefits
Fly Jinnah offers one of the most competitive salary
structures in Pakistan's aviation market:
Pakistani Captains:
Fixed salary: PKR 1.59 million to PKR 2.03 million/month
(based on experience)
Flying pay: PKR 8,000–22,000/hour
Additional benefits: Housing, transport, medical, duty hour
pay, seniority allowances, free meals onboard, off-day compensation, and
end-of-service gratuity
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First Officers (Pakistani Nationals):
Training period salary: AED 12,853/month (USD 3,500)
Post-line check salary: AED 20,199/month (USD 5,500)
Flying pay: AED 275/hour for hours above 60
Per diem: AED 184/day (approx. USD 1,500/month)
Extras: Hotel stay, laundry, transport, 30 days annual
leave, and MYID travel benefits after six months
Foreign Captains:
Training period salary: AED 20,199/month (USD 5,500)
Post-line check salary: AED 27,544/month (USD 7,500)
Flying pay: AED 404/hour beyond 60 block hours
Other perks: Accommodation, transport, uniforms, and standby
travel across the Air Arabia network
A growing opportunity in Pakistan’s aviation sector
With Pakistan's aviation market expanding and low-cost
carriers gaining traction, Fly Jinnah’s recruitment drive underscores the
rising demand for experienced A320 pilots. As the airline scales its operations
and adds new routes, this marks a valuable opportunity for aviation
professionals seeking stable, well-compensated roles within the region.
Source: travelsdubai.com