Air Baltic Non-Rated Captains & First Officers for Fast-Track Command

Air Baltic Non-Rated Captains & First Officers for Fast-Track Command

Air Baltic are currently inviting applicants for Non-Rated Captains and Senior First Officers for fast-track command to be based in Riga, Latvia on their A220 fleet.

Info received directly from Air Baltic.

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Description:

AirBaltic, Latvia’s national airline, is headquartered in Riga and plays a significant role in connecting the Baltics to 70+ destinations across their network.

Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a charming city with a population of around 630,000 people, making it the largest city in the Baltic region. Known for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture and rich history, Riga is also a growing international hub with a steadily increasing expat population, equating to approximately 10% of the city’s residents. Many expatriates are drawn to Riga by its rapidly growing business environment, affordable living, and cultural diversity.
AirBaltic has helped position the city as a strategic hub for travel, attracting both tourists and professionals to Latvia.

Join airBaltic as a Direct Entry Captain or Senior First Officer for fast-track command and have the flexibility to choose from multiple roster options, designed to give you the best work-life balance. In addition, we offer a competitive salary structure with predictable growth in the years ahead, ensuring both stability and rewarding career development.

Fly with an airline that values your experience, time and future!

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Direct Entry Captain Requirements:

• Valid EU ATPL license
• Valid EASA Medical Class 1
• ICAO English 4 or higher
• Minimum of 4000 total flight hours
• Minimum of 2000 hours on multi-pilot/engine turbine airplane (CS-25)
• Minimum of 1000 hours of Command experience on a CS-25 aircraft
• Clean Criminal Record
• Exceptional leadership, commitment to the highest standards of safety and responsibility, mentorship abilities and professional excellence

Apply here.

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Senior First Officer Fast Track Command Requirements:

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Benefits:

 

As of January 2026 we offer:

• Commuting Roster with a 13 on/10 off pattern
• Flexible Roster with a minimum of 10 days off per calendar month and limited layovers
• Fixed Roster with a 5 on/3 off pattern
• 10 salary levels, with guaranteed progression after each year in the role
• The opportunity to start employment at a level that matches your experience

Direct Entry Captain Salary: 

• Choosing Commuting Roster: Annual guaranteed base salary from 96 390 EUR gross up to 106 590 EUR gross, depending on your previous experience, with planned productivity up to 130,800 EUR per annum average
• Choosing one of Base Rosters (Fixed or Flexible): Annual guaranteed base salary from 113 400 EUR gross up to 125 400 EUR gross, depending on your previous experience, with planned productivity up to 153 680 EUR gross per annum average

Senior First Officer Salary:

Other benefits:

• Permanent employment contract with three months’ probation period

• A220 type rating covered by airBaltic with a 3-year bond

• Fixed and flexible rosters published 14 days in advance

• Possibility to bid for preferred days off and flights under the Flexible roster options

• Career development possibilities in training, safety and other office duties

• Unlimited home leave tickets in airBaltic route network

• Health insurance and wellbeing benefits after probation period

• Accident insurance 24/7 from the first day

• Loss of License insurance after 1 year of employment

• Paid annual vacation: 28 calendar days

• airBaltic covers the cost of all the necessary training, validation, medicals

• Uniforms provided by airBaltic

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To apply:

• Only online applications will be accepted;
• Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will receive online aptitude tests;
• After successful results candidates will be shortlisted and invited to take part in the assessment process.

Scheduled type rating start dates:

2025*

• 20 October
• 19 November
• 10 December

2026
New groups planned for January, February, March, April and May