Air Japan

B787 Type-Rated and Non-Type-Rated First Officers

Tokyo (Narita and Haneda), Japan / Asia-Pacific

Position
First Officer
Aircraft
B787
Total time
3000+ hrs
Authority
ICAO
Type rating
Type rating not required

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Overview

Air Japan is accepting First Officer applications through AeroProfessional for Boeing 787 operations from Narita and Haneda International Airports. The role supports ANA Group services and offers a renewable five-year contract. Both B787 type-rated pilots and applicants holding another qualifying jet aircraft type rating may apply. The named recruitment partner provides separate live forms for the two routes and explains the airline assessment and licence-conversion process.

Responsibilities

- Support safe, efficient flight operations in accordance with company procedures.
- Contribute to flight preparation, briefings, monitoring, and crew coordination.
- Maintain disciplined SOP, checklist, communication, and CRM standards.

Requirements

  • ICAO ATPL, or Frozen ATPL/CPL subject to the advertised conditions, plus a valid Class 1 Medical and English level 4 or above. B787 type rating with Command Instrument Rating for type-rated applicants, or a valid ICAO jet aircraft type rating with Command Instrument Rating for non-type-rated applicants. At least 3,000 total hours, including 500 commercial jet hours; 250 PIC hours OR 500 PUS hours OR 180 PIC/PUS hours plus 70 PIC hours. At least 200 cross-country hours including 100 PIC/PUS, 75 instrument hours and 100 night hours. For Frozen ATPL/CPL applicants, all ATPL theoretical examinations must already be passed; applicants must obtain the full ATPL within three months of successful screening and sign the advertised commitment.

Benefits

Renewable five-year contract; command-upgrade opportunities; ten consecutive days off monthly plus commuting arrangements; accommodation at Tokyo and outstations; advertised pension and contract benefits.

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