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Hi Fly – Junior First Officer Programme – Airbus Widebody

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Hi Fly is accepting applications for its Junior First Officer Programme, offering newly qualified commercial pilots an opportunity to begin their airline careers on Airbus widebody aircraft.

The programme provides type-rating and line training within Hi Fly’s international ACMI operation. It is partially self-sponsored, and applicants must already hold the required EASA pilot qualifications.


Hi Fly Junior First Officer Programme

Hi Fly is a Portuguese airline specialising in the provision of Airbus widebody aircraft and crews to airlines and other customers worldwide.

The Junior First Officer Programme is designed to help qualified commercial pilots progress into airline operations, with training covering aircraft systems, simulator sessions, type rating and operational line flying.

No minimum total flight-hour requirement is specified in the current official vacancy. However, applicants must meet the licensing, medical, language and training requirements below.


Minimum Requirements

  • Valid EASA CPL(A) or frozen ATPL.
  • Valid Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (ME-IR).
  • Valid EU Part-MED Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or higher.
  • Completed Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (AUPRT), in accordance with FCL.745.A.
  • Completed Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course.
  • Unrestricted right to live and work in the European Union.
  • Flight School (ATO) report in English, signed by the Head of Training, documenting ATPL examination results, retakes, CPL and ME/IR passes and training performance.

Applicants holding an APS MCC qualification will have an advantage during the selection process.


Training, Roster and Benefits

  • Airbus widebody type-rating training, including ground school and simulator instruction.
  • Operational line training across Hi Fly’s international route network.
  • Exposure to long-haul operations, transatlantic flying and ETOPS.
  • Published roster pattern of 22 days on and 10 days off.
  • Company-paid positioning flights to and from the pilot’s home base.
  • Salary payable following completion of Ground School.
  • Fixed base salary progression, variable block-hour payments and per diem allowances.
  • Potential long-term progression through Hi Fly’s Route to Command programme.

Important – Training Costs: Hi Fly describes this as a partially self-sponsored programme. The official vacancy does not publish the candidate’s financial contribution or detailed payment terms. Applicants should obtain written confirmation of all costs, conditions and commitments directly from Hi Fly before proceeding.


How to Apply

Applications are being accepted through Hi Fly’s official recruitment portal.

Applicants should prepare their CV, EASA pilot licence, Class 1 medical, AUPRT certificate, MCC certificate, ICAO English certificate and flight school training report.

Hi Fly also requests information about any previous Airbus line-flying experience, where applicable.

View the official Hi Fly Junior First Officer vacancy and apply

Applications are subject to Hi Fly’s recruitment requirements and selection process. The vacancy may close without notice.

To apply for this job please visit hifly.factorialhr.pt.

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