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Air Arabia pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Air Arabia, first officers need at least 800 hours and captains at least 4,000 hours.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 800 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 4,000 hours |
| Licence and medical | ICAO ATPL (or CPL + ATPL theory), GCAA Class 1, ICAO English L4 |
| Type rating | self-funded |
| Training bond | Cadets: 5-year bond (academy approx AED 700k self-funded) |
| Other | Current A320 rating. Age up to 50 FO / 59 CPT. FO hour minimum varies by campaign (800-2,000). |
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