Skymark Airlines of Japan requires B737NG Captains and is accepting type rated and non-type rated pilots with airline experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for regional jet pilots looking to take their career to the next level. A JCAB licence is very highly regarded and the experience of B737NG command in Japan will firmly establish your credentials for the future.
To apply, you need 1500 hours PIC across suitable aircraft types (see list below) and commercial airline experience, plus a minimum of 5000 total hours.
These contracts are 3 years in length from completion of training, and offer flexible lifestyle options. Pilots can choose to live in Japan with a residency visa being sponsored by Skymark, or choose to commute home on your block of days off on a 20/10 roster pattern, with a firm ticket provided by Skymark. See the links below for more information on the benefits available at Skymark.
Currently there is an option to work extra hours on your days off (at your discretion) which provides a significant increase in earnings, and if your flying hours average above 80 hours, Skymark current policy is to upgrade your fully booked economy ticket home to business class!
Skymark are interviewing now so contact us if you need more information, or would like to discuss any aspect of this position.
If you wish, Longreach can arrange for one of our pilot consultants to contact you so you can talk at length, and in depth, about this position. No other recruitment company has pilots talking to pilots, giving an honest pilot’s perspective
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*** Acceptable Aircraft Types ***
- B717, B737EFIS, B737, B737NG, B757, B767, B744,B777, B787
- A300-600, A318/21, A330,A340, A380
- MD80EFIS, MD90, MD-11
- EMB145 to 195
- CRJ200 to CJR1000NG
- F100
- RJ85
Benefits
- Salary package approx $175,000 USD per year
- Potential to significant increase salary
- Japanese income taxes all paid by Skymark
- Booked ticket home every month in economy class
- Economy ticket upgraded to Business depending on hours flown
- First contract, 20 days vacation leave
- Second and subsequent contract, 24 days vacation leave
- 12 days sick leave per year
- Contract completion bonus
- Apartment provided during training
- Free medical insurance in Japan
- 3 year contract with extensions to age 65
Requirements
- 5,000 hours total time
- 1,500 hours Jet PIC
- B737NG preferred, but not required
- Other type ratings accepted, see below
- JCAB preferred, but not required
- Valid ATPL licence with Medical
- Operated as PIC within last 2 years
- Maximum age 55 if type rated, 50 if non-type rated
- Previous airline experience
*** Acceptable Aircraft Types ***
- B717, B737EFIS, B737, B737NG, B757, B767, B744,B777, B787
- A300-600, A318/21, A330,A340, A380
- MD80EFIS, MD90, MD-11
- EMB145 to 195
- CRJ200 to CJR1000NG
- F100
- RJ85
Application Procedure
The application for Skymark Airlines requires the submission of the following documents:
- Application Form
- Letter of Appointment
- Complete Aeronautical Experience form
- Scanned copies of your personal documents as listed in the application form.
Please ensure that all the documents are completed and attached when you return your application form to us.
Please Note:
Completion of the Aeronautical Experience form can be difficult, especially as much of the information required generally occurred during your early flying career. However, if you follow the instructions carefully that can often assist in making the process easier.
If you have any difficulty in understanding what is being asked, then please contact us recruitment@longreachaviation.com and we will have a consultant contact you to assist where necessary.
All completed applications are to be sent to: recruitment@longreachaviation.com
We have had a lot of interest in Skymark. Some of the questions being asked are:
Q. What is the overtime rate?
A. Overtime is $100 USD above 75 hours. In addition, sell back duty free days at $1,000 USD/day, all
tax is paid by Skymark.
Q. How many days off can I sell back?
A. Subject to Skymark requirements,you are able to offer any amount, up to 10 if you want.
Limited by crew duty limits.
Q. How much vacation do I get and can I sell back my vacation days?
A. Yes. First 3 years: 20 days/year, after that 24 days/year. When you take your vacation in a month
you are still entitled to the 10 duty free days. Subject to Skymark requirements, sell any or all back.
Q. How long is the training?
A. About 6 months
Q. Where is the training centre?
A. Haneda.
Q. What is the training pay?
A. Depends on exchange rate, at the moment around $10,000 USD/mth.
Q. Does the training pay include accommodation?
A. No, Skymark provides an apartment in downtown tokyo during training.
Q. I am a B767 Captain with no B737 rating, can I apply?
A. Yes.
Q. Who pays for the type rating and other training costs?
A. Skymark
Q. What is the Base once I am checked out?
A. Kobe, Narita, Haneda, Okinawa subject to availability.
Q. Do they have international schools in Kobe?
A. Yes, several. cost about same as Australian private schools, IB programs available.