Thursday, 1 January 2026

Pilot Positions - January Aviation Newsletter





Direct Entry Captain - Emirates - Dubai, UAE

Requirements:

  • Minimum 7,000 hrs total flying time (excluding P3, rotary, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft) 
  • Minimum 150 hrs in the past 12 months on Airbus FBW as a Captain 
  • A valid ICAO ATPL with a matching Authority Class 1 Medical 
  • ICAO English level 5 or above

For A380:

  • Minimum of 3,000 hrs PIC on Airbus FBW wide-body (A330/A340/A350/A380)
  • You must currently be flying on Airbus FBW wide-body as a Captain 

For A350:

  • Minimum of 3,000 hrs PIC on any Airbus FBW (A320/A330/A340/A350/A380)
  • You must currently be flying on Airbus FBW as a Captain

https://external.emiratesgroupcareers.com/en_US/careersmarketplace/ApplicationMethods

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Captain Boeing B757/767 – DHL - Vienna, Austria

Requirements:

  • Valid EASA ATPL (A)
  • Valid EASA Medical Certificate Class 1
  • English language fluency ICAO level 4 or above
  • Minimum of 5,000 hrs total flying time (excluding P3, simulator, rotary, and single/
  • multi-engine piston aircraft)
  • Minimum of 2,500 hrs command time on fixed-wing, multi-crew commercial CS-25 jet aircraft. 
  • EU citizenship
  • Valid Driver’s Licence
  • Entrance qualification for an (advanced) technical college, high school degree, or university entrance exam
  • Valid background check

Advantageous but not mandatory:

  • Valid Boeing B757/767 Type Rating
  • 500 flight hours as PIC on B737/757/767/777/787


https://careers.dhl.com/eu/nl/job/DPDHGLOBALAV328729NLEUEXTERNAL/Captain-Boeing-B757-767-TR-NTR-m-f-d

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Non-Type Rated First Officers for A320 and ATR 42/72 - AEGEAN - Athens, Greece

Requirements:

  • Valid EASA CPL(A) with ATPL(A) theory completed or EASA ATPL(A)
  • Valid multi-engine IR(A) rating (must remain valid until the end of the course)
  • At least 70 hrs as a pilot in command of aeroplanes
  • Certificate of completion of MCC Training 
  • Certificate of completion of Advanced UPRT course as specified in FCL.745.A (applies to the issue of the first type rating course for a multi-pilot aeroplane)
  • Minimum ICAO English Language Proficiency: Level 4
  • Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • Have unrestricted right to live and work in the EU


https://career55.sapsf.eu/careers?company=aegeanairl

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Captain Airbus A320 - SkyExpress - Athens or Heraklion


Requirements

  • EASA ATPL(A)
  • Valid A320 Type Rating
  • Minimum 5.000 hrs of total flying experience with at least 2.000 hrs on multiengine, 
  • multi-crew, turbine aircraft 
  • Minimum 1.000 Command hrs flying experience on Airbus FBW aircraft
  • ELP Level 4 or higher
  • Fluency in oral and written English
  • Last flight on type within the previous 12 months
  • No-incident/accident certificate issued by authority or previous employer
  • Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU
  • No criminal record
  • IT literate

https://eforms.skyexpress.aero/eforms/fops_cpt_a320/230/


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First Officer - Emirates Airlines - Dubai, UAE


Requirements

ICAO ATPL

2,000 hrs minimum

ELP 4 or higher

Current Airbus or Boeing experience

Minimum 150 hrs in the past 12 months on type


https://external.emiratesgroupcareers.com/en_US/careersmarketplace/ApplicationMethods


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Latvian national airline airBaltic has unveiled a new perk, designed to attract foreign pilots.

The European carrier said Monday that it is launching a commuter roster, which will allow pilots to commute to airBaltic bases instead of living near them. This will allow foreign pilots to join airBaltic without having to relocate, airline officials said.


“For the first time, we will introduce a commuting roster, giving pilots the opportunity to operate one of the youngest fleets in Europe – our Airbus A220-300 aircraft – without the need to relocate to one of airBaltic’s home bases,” said Robbert Strating, senior vice president of flight operations, in a news release.

The benefit is part of a labor contract offer to pilots that also includes more flexibility in scheduling and higher pay with “predictable increases.” 

For captains, the offer provides progression across 10 salary levels with guaranteed annual advancement.

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TR/NTR Captain A220-300 - AirBaltic - Riga, Latvia


Requirements:

  • EASA ATPL
  • Total time 4,000 hrs 
  • CAT operations on modern aircraft with EFIS, FMA, and FMS systems
  • PIC time 1,000 hrs  experience on a CS-25 aircraft
  • Multi-engine 2,000 hrs
  • Turbine 2,000 hrs
  • ICAO ELP level 4
  • Exceptional leadership, commitment to the highest standards of safety

https://careers.airbaltic.com/en/teams/pilots


pilotjobs@airbaltic.com

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BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain  - British Airways - London City Airport


Requirements:

  • Currently operating as a Captain is desirable.
  • Current UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A) or ability to convert to a UK licence using the CAA EASA transfer process route 5 or 6 
  • A current type rating 
  • 4000 hours total hours to include 1500 hours as PIC of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi-crew aircraft. 
  • The 1500 hours PIC must be on an aircraft MTOW of 20,000kg or greater and will not include any PICUS hours.
  • A current UK-issued ATPL (A)
  • ICAO English language proficiency level 6
  • Valid ME Instrument rating
  • Valid Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining)
  • E-Jet type rating is desirable but not essential

https://apply.ba.com/jobs/vacancy/8431/questions/1/


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Direct Entry Captain E195 - SAS Airlines - Kastrup, Denmark


Requirements:

  • Unrestricted EASA ATPL (A) 
  • Instrument rating 
  • ICAO English Level 5 or 6 
  • Height of at least 157cm
  • Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU
  • Clean criminal record

https://career2.successfactors.eu/careers?company=scandina01

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Pilot Hiring Updates USA


The conservative forecasts didn't last long, and both American and United cranked up hiring to the maximum extent possible. 


United is running weekly classes of around 75 pilots per week, while American is running classes of at least 60 new hires every week! That's over 500 pilots per month between just two airlines! These numbers are expected to continue into 2026 as pilot demand is increasing once again.


For every pilot who is hired at a major, a vacuum is created down the line. If the new hire were a regional captain, then that regional airline must upgrade another into that captain’s spot. When someone is upgraded, it creates room for another regional first officer. While the regional hiring trend is still slower, we can expect that to increase quickly as we go into the new year. These are exciting times for everyone looking to land their next pilot job. Remain prepared and keep your applications updated!


United, Southwest, American, Delta, and Alaska/Hawaiian, Endeavor, CommuteAir, Envoy, GoJet, Horizon, Piedmont, PSA, Republic, Avelo, SunCountry, SkyWest, and ABX Cargo - they all hire First Officers.

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First Officer - Alaska Airlines - Portland, OR


Requirements:

  • FAA ATP certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficiency endorsement required
  • Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time
  • Minimum of 500 hours of fixed-wing turbine time (airplane and powered lift combined)...
  • Strong writing and verbal communication in English
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License issued by a US state or US territory.
  • Must be comfortable with a domicile in Seattle, WA; Honolulu, HI; Cincinnati, OH.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

https://careers.alaskaair.com/portland-or/first-officer-alaska-airlineshawaiian-airlines/3A150E2300C247CB8D56566BE90FEED3/job/


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Pilot Positions - January Aviation Newsletter

Direct Entry Captain - Emirates - Dubai, UAE Requirements: Minimum 7,000 hrs total flying time (excluding P3, rotary, and single/multi-engin...