Air Japan

B787 Type-Rated and Non-Type-Rated Captains

Tokyo, Japan / Asia-Pacific

Position
Captain
Aircraft
B787
Total time
6000+ hrs
Authority
ICAO
Type rating
Type rating not required

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Overview

Air Japan is recruiting Captains for Boeing 787 operations within ANA Group through its named recruitment partner AeroProfessional. The Tokyo opportunity is offered on a renewable five-year contract. Applicants may apply through either the type-rated or non-type-rated route; an appropriate jet command type rating remains necessary. AeroProfessional provides separate application forms for both routes and coordinates the airline assessment process.

Responsibilities

- Exercise command responsibility with safety-first operational decision making.
- Lead crew coordination, briefings, and SOP-compliant flight operations.
- Maintain effective threat-and-error management throughout each duty.

Requirements

  • Valid ICAO ATPL and Class 1 Medical; English level 5 or above. At least 6,000 total hours and 4,500 PIC hours on commercial jets. B787 command rating for the type-rated route, or a valid jet command type rating for the non-type-rated route. Additional experience criteria: 250 PIC hours OR 500 PUS hours OR 180 PIC/PUS hours plus 70 PIC hours; 200 cross-country hours including 100 PIC/PUS; 75 instrument hours; 100 night hours. Multi-engine jet experience above 65,000kg MTOW; widebody experience preferred.

Benefits

Renewable five-year contract; ten consecutive days off each month plus commuting arrangements; accommodation at Tokyo and outstations; annual leave and contract benefits as described by the recruiter.

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