Airline Crew Employment would like to explore an “expression of interest” to those up-and-coming airline pilots that are interested in expanding their career opportunities overseas.
ACE may have an opportunity to represent pilots for a long-term contract for Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) in Narita, Japan. NCA operates the Boeing 747-8F in scheduled and charter cargo services all over the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.
This opening will be for a position as First Officer on the B747-8F.
The following are the minimum requirements. These minimum requirements are set by the employer and cannot be changed:
Total Time |
Minimum 3000 hours |
Jet time (B737 / A320 equivalent or larger) |
Minimum 500 hours |
Type Rating B747-8 |
Not Required |
License |
ICAO ATPL |
Medical |
Class 1 |
Aeronautical Radio License |
Required |
ICAO English |
Minimum Level 4 |
NO RECORD OF INCIDENTS OR ACCIDENTS |
Benefits:
Renumeration |
Competitive Salary provided in USD |
Commuting |
Commuting Allowance provided in USD |
Meal Stipend |
Per Diems provided in USD |
Days Off |
10 Days Off per month |
Commuting Days |
2 Days per month (separate from days off) |
Annual Leave |
24 Days (12 Days x 2) per year |
Hotels |
Provided while on duty, including the commute before and after duty. |
Possible upgrade to PIC |
Yes |
Bases / Gateway |
Los Angeles (LAX) or Chicago (ORD) |
If you meet the requirements and are interesting in developing your career to something different and new, please apply.
This is a time sensitive opportunity, and we encourage you to send your resume as soon as practicable.
ACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all that qualify to apply. Personal data and information provided by applicants will be strictly confidential.
A320 Type Rated or Non-Type Rated Captains
Long & Short Term Contracts Available
Short Term Contract Details Below
Long Term Contract Details Attached, click to download.
Airline Minimum Requirements:
Total Time |
4,000+ hours |
Total Jet Time |
2,000+ hours on commercial jets |
Total PIC Time |
1,500+ hours on commercial jets |
Currency |
Last date on flight negotiable |
* Current ICAO ATPL and A320 type rating (JCAB Licensed applicants are welcome) |
Non Type Rated Captains holding a JCAB License are also welcome to apply. |
English Proficiency |
ICAO Level 4 or higher |
Age |
Under 60 years at date of joining |
* If applicable.
Monthly Total Payment:
US$ 10,440 net approx. (including annual bonus)
* The above figure is an estimate based on USD1/JPY100 exchange rate
Monthly Payments |
Amount USD |
Notes |
Monthly Base |
$ 8,000 |
$ 6,500 during training |
Accommodation Allowance |
$ 1,000 |
|
Transport Allowance |
$ 500 |
|
Home Travel Allowance |
6 X Economy class tickets per year
or
$ 1,000 in lieu of each ticket |
Taxable |
Note: Unless specified the above figures are net of Japanese taxes.
Other Payments & Benefits
Sign On Bonus
(paid at completion of training) |
JPY 2,000,000 (taxable) A320 Type Rated with 2,000+ hours on type.
JPY 1,000,000 (taxable) if A320 Type Rated with 1,000+ hours on type.
Paid after qualification as Captain on successfully completing training and passing final JCAB check.
To be repaid in full if you can resign prior to completion of full 2 year term. |
Moving Allowance |
Up to JPY 600,000 reimbursement of actual relocation costs. |
Annual Bonus |
JPY 700,000 (taxable) |
Completion Bonus |
JPY 2,000,000 (taxable) payable on completing the initial term of the contract; and
JPY 5,000,000 (taxable) payable on completing the second 2 year contract (2X2 year contracts). |
Overtime |
JPY 15,000 (taxable) per hour payable after 70 hours (approx. US$ 150 per hour). |
Route Flown:
Domestic routes in Japan: Between Osaka (Kansai) and Fukuoka, Ishigaki, Kagoshima, Matsuyama, Nagasaki, Naha, Tokyo (Narita), Sapporo and Sendai.
International Routes: Between Kansai and Hong Kong, Busan and Seoul (South Korea) and Kahsiung and Taipei (Taiwan).
Screening & Medical:
Screenings are scheduled on the monthly basis in Tokyo (Haneda airport).
Note: Regrettably colour blindness of any level is not accepted by the JCAB Medical testing. If you are unsure whether you suffer from any degree of colour blindness we would recommend you have this tested before proceeding with your application for Peach. BMI considerations also apply for the Japan Medical. In addition, your BMI should ideally be less than 30 in order to pass the JCAB Medical.
Application Documents (copies): Send as attachments to onlineapplication@acempl.com
- Peach Aviation Application Form (Click here to download PDF, download Word)
- * ATPL Licence with A320 type rating endorsed;
- ICAO English Proficiency Level 4 or higher (a certificate must be provided if not endorsed on your license);
- Radio License (unless endorsed on your ATPL);
- Medical – Class 1;
- Logbook pages of last 6 months – showing Name, Aircraft Type, Rank, Total Flight time and *Total PIC time on type;
- CV / Resume (up to date);
- Passport;
* If applicable.
Documents required prior to screening or joining (copies):
- Certificate of Service or Reference letter from last/current airline;
- Last SIM check report and Line Check report;
- Licence verification (issued within 6 months of your start date by the CAA that issued your ATPL);
- No Criminal Record / Police Certificate (issued within 6 months of joining Peach in your country of residence);
- Logbook pages of 6 months prior to joining Peach;
- No Accident or Incident Confirmation (issued within 6 months of joining Peach by the CAA that issued your ATPL);
Airline Crew Employment is committed to provide professional, personalized service and offering excellent working conditions for its flight crew.
Airline Crew Employment is presently discussing future business partnering relationships and job opportunities with several airlines in Japan for expatriate flight crewmembers.
Please visit our website or contact us directly for future positions available.