Captain | A320

Job type
Full Time
Category
Airline, International
Position
Captain
Aircraft
Airbus A320 / A320neo
Posted
October 14, 2026

Position Summary

The Captain Candidate is an experienced Airline pilot opportunity for individuals with previous command experience at a Japanese scheduled airline.

Schedule

  • Shift-based schedule averaging 40 hours per week under a monthly variable working-hours system.
  • Overtime may be required.
  • Approximately 121 days off annually, averaging 10 days per month.
  • Full-time indefinite employment for applicants under age 60, with a three-month probationary period.
  • Contract employment for applicants aged 60 or older, with annual renewal provisions and a maximum renewal age of 68.
  • Contract terms for older flight crew extend initially through March 31, 2027, with potential renewal.
  • Start date determined by the employer.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned airline flight crew duties.
  • Conduct safe flight operations in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and operating procedures.
  • Exercise command judgment and maintain operational safety.
  • Complete required training and qualification activities.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the employer.

Requirements

  • Valid JCAB Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
  • Previous Captain experience with a Japanese scheduled airline.
  • Minimum 1,000 jet aircraft PIC hours.
  • Valid Aeronautical Radio Operator License or recognized equivalent.
  • Valid Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
  • Aviation English Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
  • Willingness to complete training at Kitakyushu Airport facilities.
  • Ability to accept employer-designated assignments and potential transfers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Not Specified.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, employee pension insurance, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
  • Approximately 121 annual days off.
  • Annual paid leave, maternity leave, childcare leave, and family caregiving leave.
  • Regular medical examinations.
  • Defined contribution retirement plan (401K).
  • Employee stock ownership program.
  • Employee preferential flight benefits on company-operated and ANA flights.
  • Congratulatory and condolence benefits.
  • Group long-term disability income protection.
  • Childcare and caregiving leave programs.

Compensation

  • Salary determined by employer regulations based on qualifications, experience, and employment history; specific amount not disclosed.
  • Crew allowance, overtime pay, holiday work allowance, and night shift allowance.
  • Annual salary review in April and regular pay progression under employer policy.
  • Summer and winter bonuses were paid in fiscal year 2025; future bonuses depend on company performance.