FIRST OFFICER (ICAO ATPL)

FIRST OFFICER with ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)

AOC: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi base

TYPE RATING REQUIREMENTS

If you have a valid IR A320 you can apply for our Type Rated pilot positions.

If you have a valid IR on any other than A320 type, you can join our Flight Crew team as a Non-Type Rated pilot.

WIZZ AIR – ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES

Take your career to new heights with Europe's fastest growing low-cost airline. With the expansion of Wizz Air destinations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, pilots will be joining Wizz Air at an exciting time rich in opportunities. The rapidly growing fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft is young, modern and sustainable, carrying passengers on 800 routes to almost 200 destinations in over 50 countries. This fleet is expected to triple over the next 10 years, providing career progression to ambitious and talented pilots, First Officers and Direct Entry Captains. Wizz Air is committed to the development and wellbeing of its pilots, providing competitive salaries, industry-leading training, an indefinite and secure contract, and a flexible or fixed flight rosters for improved work-life balance. Open up a world of opportunity with Wizz Air!

AOC: WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI

Please note that if you apply to Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, you will need EASA/UK CAA/GCAA/ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). If you choose AOC WAAD you will be allocated to Abu Dhabi.

BENEFITS

• Advanced career progression (Safety Captains / Line Training Captain / Instructor / Management Pilot)
• Bonus added to the yearly base salary after each 1,000 hours flown with Wizz Air
• World-class training
• Young and modern fleet from Airbus A320 family
• One of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines
• One of Europe’s greenest airlines operating with the lowest CO2 emissions per passenger
• Leading low-cost carrier
• Financially secure company
• Indefinite contract
• Loss of license, travel, and life insurance provided
• Travel benefits on Wizz Air flights

REQUIREMENTS FOR A320 FIRST OFFICERS

If you would like to join our Flight Crew team as a Type Rated Airbus A320 First Officer, please see below the requirements for applying:

• Working visa will be sponsored by Wizz Air;
• Minimum 500 hours on Airbus A320*
• Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on Airbus A320
• ATPL theory completed** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
• Preferably 300 hours on Airbus A320/A330/A340/A350/A380 in last 12 months***

NOTES:

*Simulator hours are excluded

**ATPL theory certificate issued by appropriate CAA or entered in the license.

***If recency requirements are not met additional training might be applicable

REQUIREMENTS FOR NON TYPE-RATED FIRST OFFICERS (OTHER THAN A320)

If you would like to join our Flight Crew team as a Non-Type Rated First Officer into the position of an Airbus A320 First Officer, please see below the requirements for applying:

• Working visa will be sponsored by Wizz Air
• Valid Instrument Rating (IR) for Multi-Engine aeroplane (ME) or other Type Rating
• Minimum 500 hours ME/IR multi crew operation experience* (Airline ME > 5.7tons and Business ME > 20tons)
• ATPL theory completed** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
• JOC course completed*** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)

*Ultra-light aircraft, power gliders, simulator and helicopter hours are excluded

**ATPL theory certificate issued by appropriate CAA or entered into the license

***JOC is not required if jet aircraft is flown before or jet type rating (e.g. B737) completed

During the application process, you will need to have your:

• Resume/CV prepared in DOCX, PDF, Image or Text format
• Cover/motivational letter prepared in DOCX, PDF, Image or Text format if you wish to upload (optional)
• Passport scanned
• Flight Crew License scanned
• Class1 Medical License scanned
• Pilot Logbook prepared, so you are able to enter your previous experience
• The recommended browser to be used during the application process is Google Chrome.

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