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

Date: 10 Jul 2025Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9)Location: Karachi, AECountry: AEImportant InformationWe 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 Duration15-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 ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 ExperienceHe/she must have completed a minimum of 500 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 BenefitsMonthly Salary During The Initial TrainingDuring 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 diemMonthly 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 DiemFlying Pay Above 60 Block Hours In a MonthEvery block hour above 60 block hours in a month will be paid @ AED 275 (Equivalent of US$ 75)Per DiemAED 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. AccommodationYou 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. TransportationYou will be provided with suitable ground transportation from Accommodation to and from Airports/Office for all rostered flight duties. TravelThe 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 / LaundryYou will be provided with uniforms and laundry service for the duration of the contract.

Roster & Day OffYou 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.