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Karachi: Pakistan’s budget airline Fly Jinnah, a joint venture of Air Arabia, has announced fresh job openings for pilots. The airline is inviting applications from experienced Pakistani pilots as well as foreign professionals. The new recruitment drive is being seen as one of the most attractive offers in the aviation sector this year, mainly because of the high salaries, long-term contracts, and international-level perks being offered.
Job Openings in Pakistan
Fly Jinnah is currently looking for Airbus A320 Captains and First Officers across different hubs in Pakistan, including Karachi. The positions are open for Pakistani nationals who have the required flying experience and valid licenses.
Captain (Pakistan-based)
Captains will be hired on long-term contracts to operate Airbus A320 aircraft. Their job will involve managing the crew, ensuring safe operations, and following all Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules.
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Requirements:
* Minimum 5,000 flying hours in total.
* At least 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on multi-pilot turbojets.
* Minimum 200 hours on Airbus A320 as PIC.
* Valid ATPL/CPL license, Class 1 medical, instrument rating, and English proficiency.
* Extra preference for trainers and those with low-cost airline experience.
Salary and Benefits:
* Fixed monthly pay: PKR 1.59m–2.03m depending on experience.
* Variable flying pay: PKR 8,000–22,000 per flight hour.
* Housing, medical, transport, and seniority allowances.
* Free onboard meals, transport, end-of-service gratuity, and duty pay on off days.
Job Openings in UAE (Contract Basis)
Fly Jinnah is also offering jobs for pilots in the UAE under its parent company’s recruitment program. These are short-term renewable contracts for First Officers and Captains who are already type-rated on Airbus A320.
First Officer (15-month renewable contract)
First officers will work closely with captains to ensure safe operations of flights, manage flight deck duties, and handle aircraft systems.
Requirements:
* At least 500 flying hours (A320 experience preferred).
* Knowledge of safety, flight operations, and aircraft systems.
* Experience in low-cost carriers will be an advantage.
Salary and Benefits:
* During training: Dh12,853/month ($3,500) plus per diem.
* After line check: Dh20,199/month ($5,500) plus Dh275/hr after 60 block hours.
* Daily allowance: Dh184/day ($1,500/month).
* Hotel accommodation, laundry, ground transport.
* 30 days annual leave.
* Travel benefits after 6 months.
Captain (15-month renewable contract)
Captains will have full command responsibility of flights, follow operational manuals, and guide junior crew.
Requirements:
* Minimum 4,000 flying hours, with 800 hours as A320 Captain.
* Valid ATPL license, Class 1 medical certificate.
* Must clear technical and psychometric assessments.
* Additional training in Crew Resource Management (CRM) and emergency procedures is an advantage.
Salary and Benefits:
* During training: Dh20,199/month ($5,500) plus per diem.
* After line check: Dh27,544/month ($7,500) plus Dh404/hr after 60 block hours.
* Daily allowance: Dh184/day ($1,500/month).
* Free accommodation, uniforms, ground transport.
* 30 days annual leave.
* Travel benefits for self and family after 6 months.
Why These Jobs Are Important
Pakistan’s aviation sector is going through a major transformation. With the arrival of new budget airlines like Fly Jinnah, the demand for skilled pilots is increasing. Many Pakistani pilots who were earlier flying for Gulf and European airlines are now being attracted back to Pakistan because of competitive salary packages.
Fly Jinnah’s offer is considered one of the most lucrative in the region, as it not only provides high fixed salaries but also adds extra pay for every flight hour, along with allowances for housing, transport, and travel.
For young pilots, this could be a big opportunity to build careers both in Pakistan and abroad. For experienced captains, the salaries are among the highest offered by any South Asian low-cost carrier.
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