DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAIN with ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)AOC: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi baseTYPE RATING REQUIREMENTSIf you have a valid IR A320 you can apply for our Type Rated pilot positions.If you have a valid IR on any other than A320 type, you can join our Flight Crew team as a Non-Type Rated pilot.WIZZ AIR – ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIESTake your career to new heights with Europe's fastest growing low-cost airline. With the expansion of Wizz Air destinations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, pilots will be joining Wizz Air at an exciting time rich in opportunities. The rapidly growing fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft is young, modern and sustainable, carrying passengers on 800 routes to almost 200 destinations in over 50 countries. This fleet is expected to triple over the next 10 years, providing career progression to ambitious and talented pilots, First Officers and Direct Entry Captains. Wizz Air is committed to the development and wellbeing of its pilots, providing competitive salaries, industry-leading training, an indefinite and secure contract, and a flexible or fixed flight rosters for improved work-life balance. Open up a world of opportunity with Wizz Air!AOC: WIZZ AIR ABU DHABIPlease note that if you apply to Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, you will need EASA/UK CAA/GCAA/ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). If you choose AOC WAAD you will be allocated to Abu Dhabi..BENEFITSAdvanced career progression (Safety Captains / Line Training Captain / Instructor / Management Pilot)bonus added to the yearly base salary after each 1,000 hours flown with Wizz AirWorld-class trainingYoung and modern fleet from Airbus A320 familyOne of Europe’s fastest-growing airlinesOne of Europe’s greenest airlines operating with the lowest CO2 emissions per passengerLeading low-cost carrierFinancially secure companyIndefinite contractLoss of license, travel, and life insurance providedTravel benefits on Wizz Air flightsREQUIREMENTS FOR A320 CAPTAINSTo be able to join big Wizz Air team as a Direct Entry Capitan Airbus A320 WAAD, please see below the requirement for successful applying:Working visa will be sponsored by Wizz Air;Valid EASA/UK CAA/GCAA/ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License;Valid EASA/UK CAA/GCAA/ICAO Class 1 Medical Certificate;Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on Airbus A320*;ICAO 4/5/6 English proficiency;Minimum 3,500 factorized hours;Minimum 500 hours actual flight time as Commander 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).Notes:*The type rating must have at least 6 months validity on the date of joining, as new candidates only complete an OPC on starting ;**Ultra-light aircraft, power gliders, simulator and helicopter hours are excluded. PIC hours are pilot in command hours. This does not include PICUS hours.REQUIREMENTS FOR NON TYPE-RATED CAPTAINS (OTHER THAN A320)To be able to join big Wizz Air team as a Non-Type Rated Direct Entry Capitan WAAD, please see below the requirement for successful applying:Working visa will be sponsored by Wizz Air;Valid EASA/UK CAA/GCAA/ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License;Valid EASA/UK CAA/GCAA/ICAO Class 1 Medical Certificate;Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on any type;ICAO 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);AND 1.000 hours as Commander on Airbus FBW aircraft operating in airline environment* OR 1.500 hours on CS25 turbojet aircraft with a MTOM > 50.000 kg AND 1000 hours as Commander on aircraft with a MTOM > 50.000 kg operating in airline environment;Notes:*Ultra-light aircraft, power gliders, simulator and helicopter hours are excluded. PIC hours are pilot in command hours. This does not include PICUS hours.Aircraft Group / PIC / OtherWizz Air / 1 / 1Airline Short-haul Jet / 1 / 0.8Airline Long-haul Jet / 0.8 / 0.7Airline Turbine (multi-crew) / 0.8 / 0.7Military Fast Jet / 0.7 / 0.7Non-airline multi-engine / 0.7 / 0.5Multi-pilot helicopter / 0.5 / 0.5Single engine/rotary single pilot / 0.3 / 0.3Airline cruise pilot (above FL200) / 0.2 / 0.2During the application process, you will need to have your:Resume/CV prepared in DOCX, PDF, Image or Text formatCover/motivational letter prepared in DOCX, PDF, Image or Text format if you wish to upload (optional)Passport scannedFlight Crew License scannedClass1 Medical License scannedPilot Logbook prepared, so you are able to enter your previous experienceThe recommended browser to be used during the application process is Google Chrome.Follow Us:Wizz Air FacebookWizz Air InstagramWizz Air LinkedIn