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Pilot Jobs in the Middle East

We have pilot job opportunities in the Middle East including:

Rishworth Aviation is actively working with operators in the Middle East. Please REGISTER with us and ensure your profile is up to date, so we can contact you if any positions become available.

Middle East Pilot Jobs Market Outlook

Boeing has forecasted that 54,000 new Pilots will be required in the Middle East up until 2040. This region will continue to serve is a critical travel hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Locally based airlines continue their optimistic market outlooks with strong order books for new aircraft and continuous deliveries.

Latest Middle East Pilot Jobs.

Air Cairo A320 First Officers

We are excited to partner with Air Cairo to recruit A320 First Officers. These are direct hire positions offering good pay, benefits and commuting. Benefits 12 month renewable contract Based in Cairo or a Red Sea resort (Hurghada, Sharm-el-Sheikh or Marsa Alam) Hotel accommodation provided Flights and duty transportation provided Fixed pay plus BLH payments 8/2 commuting roster Minimum Requirements Valid A320 type rating Valid EASA/ICAO ATPL Minimum 1,000 hours on A320F Valid Class 1 medical Minimum English ICAO level 4 Last flight on type within previous 6 months Air Cairo successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit Program (IOSA) and was confirmed as a SAFA-compliant airline (European Safety Assessment of Foreign Airlines) by EASA. Air Cairo is also a member of the EASA/ECDC, ICAO, and IATA. If you meet the minimum requirements and you’re ready to take the next step your career with Air Cairo, please apply now to find out more. Rishworth Aviation in Africa Rishworth Aviation has extensive experience supporting pilots working in Africa. We support large expat communities of pilots in Africa and understand the opportunities and challenges in this market. Rishworth has over 35 years helping pilots find great new roles.

Cairo

Airbus/Boeing Pilot Talent Pool - Freelance - EMEA

We are looking to build a talent pool of Captains and First Officers with current Airbus and Boeing type ratings, based in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, who are available for ad hoc short term freelance assignments. Register your interest today so we can contact you about these opportunities as they become available. Our office based in Stockholm, Sweden provides real-time support and coordination between our candidates and clients, ensuring smooth communication between all parties. Testimonial "To work with such a well experienced group of people was a pleasure. The support and backup from the office in Sweden was amazing and all of you where there day and night to help us pilots. I hope that I can work with Rishworth again." - B. Kilit, First Officer (B737NG), Royal Air Maroc

Europe

Wizz Air A320 Non-Type Rated First Officers - Europe and Abu Dhabi

Rishworth is delighted to partner with Wizz Air to support its ambitious growth plans as it expands Europe's greenest fleet! The airline is seeking both TR and NTR First Officers for these permanent positions. Accepting applications for Abu Dhabi, as well as European bases! This is an excellent opportunity to obtain an A320 type rating. Benefits Fixed rosters available Bases across Europe and in Abu Dhabi Career progression opportunities Commuting and staff travel benefits Loss of licence insurance and health insurance Cost of living compensation Bonus scheme Minimum Requirements Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU or Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom (Note: UAE visa is provided) Valid EASA (for Wizz Air Hungary/Malta), UK CAA (for Wizz Air UK) or GCAA UAE or ICAO (for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi) ÁTPL or CPL Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate Valid Instrument Rating (IR) for Multi-Engine aeroplane (ME) or other Type Rating ICAO level 4/5/6 English proficiency Minimum 300 IFR flight hours (preferably in the last 6 months, but not hard limit due to COVID-19 effects) Last flight within the preceding 6 months (preferable, not hard limit due to COVID-19 effects) ATPL theory completed (certificate or license endorsement as remark) MCC course completed (certificate or license endorsement as remark) - Not applicable if multi-crew aircraft previously flown / complex TR completed JOC course completed (certificate or license endorsement as remark) - Not applicable if jet aircraft previously flown or jet TR completed Wizz Air was named Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year at the inaugural CAPA (Centre for Aviation) Asia Aviation Summit and Sustainability Expo in Singapore in 2022. The airline also received recognition as the EMEA Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year. Wizz Air aims to fly 500 aircraft across their ever-developing network and carry over 100 million passengers per year by 2030. This is the time to join this growing company. If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to grow your career with Wizz Air, apply now and find out more! Rishworth Aviation in Europe Rishworth Aviation has over 35 years' experience, dealing with over 100 international and domestic airlines, spanning 40 countries. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding support through the selection, screening process, and beyond. Please register with us to be notified of future pilot job opportunities in Europe and on the A320.

United Arab Emirates

Wizz Air A320 Non-Type Rated Captains - Europe and Abu Dhabi

Rishworth is delighted to partner with Wizz Air to support its ambitious growth plans as it expands Europe's greenest fleet! The airline is seeking both TR and NTR Captains for these permanent positions. Accepting applications for Abu Dhabi, as well as European bases! This is an excellent opportunity to obtain an A320 type rating. Benefits Fixed rosters available Bases across Europe and in Abu Dhabi Career progression opportunities Commuting and staff travel benefits Loss of licence insurance and health insurance Cost of living compensation Bonus scheme Minimum Requirements Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU or Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom (Note: UAE visa is provided) Valid EASA ATPL (for Wizz Air Hungary/Malta), UK CAA ATPL (for Wizz Air UK) or GCAA UAE or ICAO ATPL (for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi) Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on any type ICAO level 4/5/6 English proficiency Minimum 3.500 factorized hours* Last commercial flight within the preceding 6 months (preferable, not hard limit due to COVID-19 effects) 1,000 hours as Commander (excluding PICUS) on Airbus FBW aircraft operating in an airline environment OR 1,500 hours on CS25 turbojet aircraft with a MTOM > 50,000 kg AND 1,000 hours as Commander on aircraft with a MTOM > 50,000 kg operating in an airline environment *Factorized hours: Wizz Air applies factors to pilot flying hours to determine minimum requirements for Commanders. A pilot's hours flown in each category are multiplied by the applicable factor from the below list. The sum of all groups after factorization will be used to determine whether the pilot meets the minimum required experience. PIC hours per Aircraft Group 1 - Wizz Air 1 - Airline Short-haul Jet 0.8 - Airline Long-haul Jet 0.8 - Airline Turbine (multi-crew) 0.7 - Military Fast Jet 0.7 - Non-airline multi-engine 0.5 - Multi-pilot helicopter 0.3 - Single engine/rotary single pilot 0.2 - Airline cruise pilot (above FL200) Non-PIC hours per Aircraft Group 1 - Wizz Air 0.8 - Airline Short-haul Jet 0.7 - Airline Long-haul Jet 0.7 - Airline Turbine (multi-crew) 0.7 - Military Fast Jet 0.5 - Non-airline multi-engine 0.5 - Multi-pilot helicopter 0.3 - Single engine/rotary single pilot 0.2 - Airline cruise pilot (above FL200) Wizz Air was named Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year at the inaugural CAPA (Centre for Aviation) Asia Aviation Summit and Sustainability Expo in Singapore in 2022. The airline also received recognition as the EMEA Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year. Wizz Air aims to fly 500 aircraft across their ever-developing network and carry over 100 million passengers per year by 2030. This is the time to join this growing company. If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to grow your career with Wizz Air, apply now and find out more! Rishworth Aviation in Europe Rishworth Aviation has over 35 years' experience, dealing with over 100 international and domestic airlines, spanning 40 countries. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding support through the selection, screening process, and beyond. Please register with us to be notified of future pilot job opportunities in Europe and on the A320.

United Arab Emirates

Wizz Air A320 Type Rated Captains - Europe and Abu Dhabi

Rishworth is delighted to partner with Wizz Air to support its ambitious growth plans as it expands Europe's greenest fleet! The airline is seeking both TR and NTR Captains for these permanent positions. Accepting applications for Abu Dhabi, as well as European bases! Benefits Fixed rosters available Bases across Europe and in Abu Dhabi Career progression opportunities Commuting and staff travel benefits Loss of licence insurance and health insurance Cost of living compensation Bonus scheme Minimum Requirements Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU or Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom (Note: UAE visa is provided) Valid EASA ATPL (for Wizz Air Hungary/Malta), UK CAA ATPL (for Wizz Air UK) or GCAA UAE or ICAO ATPL (for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi) Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on Airbus A320 ICAO level 4/5/6 English proficiency Minimum 3.500 factorized hours* Last commercial flight within the preceding 6 months (preferable, not hard limit due to COVID-19 effects) Minimum 500 hours actual flight time as Commander (excluding PICUS) on Airbus A320 aircraft Minimum 300 hours actual flight time on Airbus A320 in the last 12 months (preferable, not hard limit due to COVID-19 effects) *Factorized hours: Wizz Air applies factors to pilot flying hours to determine minimum requirements for Commanders. A pilot's hours flown in each category are multiplied by the applicable factor from the below list. The sum of all groups after factorization will be used to determine whether the pilot meets the minimum required experience. PIC hours per Aircraft Group 1 - Wizz Air 1 - Airline Short-haul Jet 0.8 - Airline Long-haul Jet 0.8 - Airline Turbine (multi-crew) 0.7 - Military Fast Jet 0.7 - Non-airline multi-engine 0.5 - Multi-pilot helicopter 0.3 - Single engine/rotary single pilot 0.2 - Airline cruise pilot (above FL200) Non-PIC hours per Aircraft Group 1 - Wizz Air 0.8 - Airline Short-haul Jet 0.7 - Airline Long-haul Jet 0.7 - Airline Turbine (multi-crew) 0.7 - Military Fast Jet 0.5 - Non-airline multi-engine 0.5 - Multi-pilot helicopter 0.3 - Single engine/rotary single pilot 0.2 - Airline cruise pilot (above FL200) Wizz Air was named Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year at the inaugural CAPA (Centre for Aviation) Asia Aviation Summit and Sustainability Expo in Singapore in 2022. The airline also received recognition as the EMEA Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year. Wizz Air aims to fly 500 aircraft across their ever-developing network and carry over 100 million passengers per year by 2030. This is the time to join this growing company. If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to grow your career with Wizz Air, apply now and find out more! Rishworth Aviation in Europe Rishworth Aviation has over 35 years' experience, dealing with over 100 international and domestic airlines, spanning 40 countries. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding support through the selection, screening process, and beyond. Please register with us to be notified of future pilot job opportunities in Europe and on the A320.

United Arab Emirates

Wizz Air A320 Type Rated First Officers - Europe and Abu Dhabi

Rishworth is delighted to partner with Wizz Air to support its ambitious growth plans as it expands Europe's greenest fleet! The airline is seeking both TR and NTR First Officers for these permanent positions. Accepting applications for Abu Dhabi, as well as European bases! Benefits Fixed rosters available Bases across Europe and in Abu Dhabi Career progression opportunities Commuting and staff travel benefits Loss of licence insurance and health insurance Cost of living compensation Bonus scheme Minimum Requirements Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU or Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom (Note: UAE visa is provided) Valid EASA (for Wizz Air Hungary/Malta), UK CAA (for Wizz Air UK) or GCAA UAE or ICAO (for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi) ÁTPL or CPL Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on Airbus A320 ICAO level 4/5/6 English proficiency Minimum 500 hours multi crew operation experience Last flight within the preceding 6 months (preferable, not hard limit due to COVID-19 effects) Minimum 300 hours on Airbus A320 in last 12 months (preferable, not hard limit due to COVID-19 effects) ATPL theory completed (certificate or license endorsement as remark) Wizz Air was named Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year at the inaugural CAPA (Centre for Aviation) Asia Aviation Summit and Sustainability Expo in Singapore in 2022. The airline also received recognition as the EMEA Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year. Wizz Air aims to fly 500 aircraft across their ever-developing network and carry over 100 million passengers per year by 2030. This is the time to join this growing company. If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to grow your career with Wizz Air, apply now and find out more! Rishworth Aviation in Europe Rishworth Aviation has over 35 years' experience, dealing with over 100 international and domestic airlines, spanning 40 countries. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding support through the selection, screening process, and beyond. Please register with us to be notified of future pilot job opportunities in Europe and on the A320.

United Arab Emirates

Jazeera Airways A320 Licensed Aircraft Engineers

We are looking for experienced A320 Licensed Aircraft Engineers for Jazeera Airways based in Kuwait City. The role is a direct employment with Jazeera Airways on a permanent contract. Requirements and Qualifications: Valid B1 and/or B2 EASA, UK CAA, or UAE GCAA license endorsed with A320 family with CFM 56B AND/OR LEAP 1A engines. License holder must have six months of maintenance experience in the preceding two years period in the aircraft /engine type rating endorsed in his / her license. Able to communicate, read and understand maintenance tasks in English manuals. At least 3 years experience in a Line or Base Maintenance environment.