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Pilot Jobs in Korea with Korean Air
Korean Air Terms & Conditions
Rishworth Aviation is an official agency for Korean Air, providing the largest number of foreign pilots to the airline for 20 years. We offer great terms and conditions for Korean Air pilot jobs. Korean Air recruitment with Rishworth Aviation includes Captains for Korean Air opportunities on B747-400/800, B777, and A330 aircraft.
Very competitive monthly pay
Monthly per diems & overtime payments
Commuting contract - 11 consecutive days at home each month, or home base option
Generous travel benefits for Pilot and family – including Business Class travel for monthly commuting
5-star hotel accommodation in Seoul
Increased pay rates at contract renewal
Fly to age 65
Excellent proven Rishworth insurances
Flexible banking and payment options
Korean Air operates internationally as well as domestically in South Korea, serving 20 cities within the country. Destinations include Busan, Jeju, Yeosu, Pohang, Ulsan, and Pohang. Korean Air's extensive international operations currently serve 130 cities in 50 countries. All expat pilots operate to and from the Seoul hub, with pilots choosing a home base for monthly days off on the extensive Korean Air network.
Korean Air Screening Dates
Click HERE for more information. Rishworth Aviation candidates have the highest success rates at interviews. We provide you with the best preparation information available and help you through each stage of the process.
Please NOTE: Due to the global impact of COVID-19, most of Korean Air recruitment is suspended. If these positions are of interest to you and you meet the minimum requirements, please continue to send through your application for our review, so we are ready to work with you as soon as recruitment resumes.
Your Korean Air base in Seoul
As your operating base, your home in Seoul is the Grand Hyatt Incheon, the 5-star accommodation provided to all expat flight crew. It is located only a few minutes from the airport and about 40 minutes from central Seoul.
Grand Hyatt Incheon has some of the best Korean food on offer as well as delicious international cuisine with Korean Air flight crew enjoying discounts at the hotel's restaurants and bars, in addition to the range of activities and events marking special occasions and seasonal holidays.
Other food and beverage options are available right by the hotel, including a large supermarket and a variety of choices at the airport. The hotel boasts its own 'Club Olympus' private gym, to help you keep fit during your time off. Enjoy a traditional Korean bath/sauna experience or laps in the newly renovated swimming pool. Wireless access is provided free allowing easy contact with your loved ones whilst you are in Seoul.
Golf and tennis courts are also located nearby. Discover the fishing villages of Incheon, and the Incheon seafood market. Or you can travel slightly further afield and take a trip out to the local islands from Yeonan pier. Central Seoul is easily accessible by public transport from the hotel or the airport.
About Korea
Sometimes known as the 'Land of the Morning Calm', South Korea is neighboured by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul – the second largest metropolitan city in the world, with over 25 million inhabitants in the Seoul national capital area. South Korea's total population is over 50 million people.
Working with Rishworth Aviation during your contract in Korea
Rishworth Aviation has over 35 years' experience, dealing with over 100 international and domestic carriers, spanning 40 countries. We are one of the largest dedicated crew leasing businesses in the world. We are the leading crew leasing provider for the Asia Pacific region, with crew on contract in Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, Australasia, Indonesia and the Pacific Islands. We also contract crew in Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East.
More than a decade's experience in Korea and other Asian markets has provided us with an in-depth understanding of the issues and challenges facing crew working for airlines in Asia. We pride ourselves on providing ongoing support to our pilots on contract. We are at your service - which means we can help you settle in and enjoy a rewarding and successful contracting experience.
Attractions and Activities in Korea
Planning on exploring Korea? From history to art, culture and the outdoors, Korea's attractions are plentiful:
Enjoy the cityscapes of Seoul, Korea's impressive commercial hub and the stunning landscapes of the ancient capital, Gyeongju
Enjoy authentic Korean cuisine - served with Kimchi; a mixture of fermented vegetables
Go hiking in the scenic national parks
Watch the martial art Tae Kwon Do, which originated in Korea in the 1950s and 60s
Admire the colourful local dress known as Hanbok
Catch the three-hour boat ride from Busan to Yeosu
Explore the countless museums and art galleries for exclusive international exhibitions
Pilots in Korea Testimonials
"Flying the Boeing 777 for Korean Air is a most enjoyable and satisfying way to earn a living. Rishworth acts professionally and when any contractual issues arise they are dealt with promptly and effectively. I highly recommend Rishworth."
- J. Pooler, Captain (B777), Korean Air
"Korean Air is a very well organized company, flying worldwide with an excellent commuting contract. Rishworth Aviation were very supportive, starting from when I received the paperwork until the moment I boarded the plane to start my course in Seoul."
- Robert Brandt, Captain (B777), Korean Air
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