B787 Captain Position in Japan (TR & NTR)

Air Japan
Location

Japan

Type Rating

Type Rated & Non Type Rated

Aircraft

B787

Maximum Age

55 at commencement

Rank

Captain

Description

A Global B787 Career with Japan’s Premier Fleet

B787 TR & NTR Captain Positions Available

Secure a long-term career with Air Japan, a premier member of the ANA Group. This position is specifically designed for experienced Captains seeking a stable, high-earning commuting contract within one of the world’s most respected aviation groups.

Professional Longevity & The JCAB Advantage

  • Long-Term Contract Security: Air Japan offers a 60-month (5-year) initial assignment period, providing the stability of a long-term career within the ANA Group.
  • The Perpetual JCAB License: You will obtain a Japanese ATPL via validation by the JCAB—a globally recognized “gold standard” qualification that remains valid for life.

Terms & Conditions

This commuting contract offers a market-leading balance of high earnings and quality time at home.

  • The Commuting Package:
    • Premium Travel: Air Japan provides confirmed Business Class tickets on ANA-operated flights for commuting to your home domicile.
    • Commuting Allowance: A $2,000 USD monthly allowance is available for those who prefer to manage their own travel.
    • Reliable Time Off: 10 days off at your home domicile every month, plus additional travel days to ensure your time off is spent at home, not in transit.
  • Compensation:
    • Starting Salary: Monthly salary (70 hours credit) starts at $12,670 USD in Year 1.
    • Guaranteed Growth: Your base pay increases annually, reaching $14,290 USD by Year 5.
    • Annual Bonus: A fixed annual bonus of $18,000 USD for each full fiscal year of service.
    • Completion Bonus: A $30,000 USD lump sum payment upon completion of your 5-year term.
    • Training Incentives: Route Training Captains (RTC) earn an additional $50 per hour for flight instruction and up to $100 daily for ground/sim sessions.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • 6,000 hours Total Flight Time.
  • 4,500 Commercial Jet PIC hours (Experience must be on commercial jet transport aircraft).
  • Weight Class Requirement: Multi-Engine Jet Aircraft experience in excess of 65,000kg MTOW.
  • Licensing: Hold a current and valid ATPL (including a radio license) acceptable for validation by the JCAB for the issue of a Japanese ATPL.
  • Type Rating: Must hold a type rating on commercial jet transport aircraft.
  • English Proficiency: Valid Aviation English certificate (Grade 5 or above) issued by an ICAO member state.
  • Medical: Must pass an Air Japan Company medical examination to JCAB Class 1 standards.
  • Assignment Period: Applicants must be able to complete the full 60-month (5-year) assignment period.
  • Clean Record: No history of flight accidents or criminal record.

How to Apply

Please submit your application directly via the portal.

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