Requirements

Apply now to become a Hong Kong-based First Officer if you meet the following requirements:

• Possess an ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) and ATPL examination credits from the same licensing authority, obtained without exemption or conversion.
• Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Attain ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above.
• Accumulate a minimum total flying time of 1,500 hours (3,000 hours preferred), including at least 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (P1), of which a maximum of 250 hours may be P1 Under Supervision (U/S).
• (Please refer to HKCAD DCA607 and Important Notes for specific ATPL(A) requirements.)

Additionally, the flying experience must include one of the following:

A) At least 500 hours on civil aircraft certified for multi-crew operations with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) over 45,000 kg;

Or

B) A total of 1,500 hours on civil aircraft certified for multi-crew operations with MTOW over 10,000 kg or aircraft certified/configured for more than 19 passengers, including either:

• 500 hours (at least 250 hours as P1 and/or P1 U/S) in the preceding 5 years, or
• 100 sectors in the preceding 5 years.

The selection process includes a pre-employment medical check (including the HKCAD Class 1 Medical*) and a background check (including criminal records).