A330 First Officer

The ideal candidate for First Officer positions will meet the following minimum requirements:

• Hold a valid ICAO Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) together with a 'frozen' ATPL.

• Have a minimum of 3000 hours flying experience.

• Have a minimum of 1000 hours jet experience.

• Hold a valid multi-engine instrument rating.

• Hold a current Class 1 medical certificate.

• ICAO level 4 fluency in spoken English.

• Documentation of receipt of a HK Government recognized Covid-19 vaccination course, including the 3rd (booster) vaccination for those eligible.

• Hong Kong Permanent Resident status is preferred, however AHK also accepts applications from non-HK residents willing to relocate to HK.

Details of the contract for new joining First Officers and compensation increases with career progression will be provided at the time of job offer. Projected annual earnings for entry-level First Officer 1 is approximately US$140,000, assuming a normal productive flying hour target of 55 block hours per month is met. Subsistence expenses incurred while performing duties away from Hong Kong will also be covered.

AHK pilots enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance scheme for pilots and their families.

• Employer contributions to a pension scheme.

• 28 Annual Leave days.

• Life insurance and Personal Accident Insurance policy.

• Loss of licence insurance.

• Travel benefits on the Cathay Pacific network.

• MY ID TRAVEL concessionary staff travel access on selective interline flights.

The professionalism of AHK pilots is one of the keys to our business success.

AHK is always looking for opportunities to expand its business, and to ensure AHK is able to meet these business opportunities, pilots with the following qualifications are invited to apply to AHK.

• Reliable roster offering a great work/personal life balance.

• People-oriented culture where pilots are highly respected and their contributions are valued.

• Opportunity to maintain flying skills and continue a flying career with a successful airline.

Flight Operations
Safety Management
Team Collaboration

Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL)
ATPL (frozen)
Jet flying experience
Multi-engine instrument rating
Class 1 medical certificate
Fluency in spoken English (ICAO level 4)
Professional knowledge and preparation
Teamwork and communication
Adaptability and flexibility

Our A330 type rating training is conducted by our partners Cathay Pacific or CAE. We conduct our own A330 recurrent training.

• First Officer 1: One year under probation.

• First Officer 2: Promotion after a total of two years of service.

• Senior First Officer: Promotion usually after a total of three years of service.

• Command: Selection driven by operational requirements and assessed individual suitability, in seniority order subject to fleet manning needs.

• Normal operations support the DHL Express network, with most flights departing the Hong Kong hub at 0300-0500 local time and arriving at outports 2-4 hours later.

• Aircraft remain at outports during the day, then fly back to Hong Kong late evening.

• Cargo is predominantly DHL Express freight; AHK is highly focused on achieving on-time performance.

• AHK also operates a small number of dedicated charter flights on behalf of Cathay Cargo.

• Steady blocks of days on/days off cycles.

• Each work cycle consists of one to three sectors each night, reserve duties, and recurrent simulator/ground training when due.

• Target monthly flying rate is 55 hours.

To support fatigue mitigation, AHK provides quality airport-convenient hotel accommodation from 11 hours prior to the commencement of the first duty event during each work pattern.

All AHK pilot positions offered are HK based. Pilots are required to pay HK tax and are responsible for paying any other taxes that may be required due to their own circumstances.

Employment Type
Full-time

AHK continues to recruit HK Permanent Resident (HKPR) pilots with previous airline experience as First Officers onto the A330 Fleet. Previously HK rated A320 and/or A330 HK pilots are preferred.

To meet growing business demand, AHK also accepts applications from non-HKPR status pilots who are willing to relocate to HK. Subsequent employment will be subject to approval of the HK Government authority.

Entry-level (First Officer 1)

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