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Fiji Airways pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Fiji Airways, first officers need at least 3,000 hours and captains at least 5,000 hours.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 3,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 5,000 hours |
| Licence and medical | ICAO ATPL with Class 1 medical from the same authority; ICAO English level 5+. Local captain adverts require a Fiji ATPL/IR or acceptable equivalent. |
| Type rating | A330/A350 type rating or CCQ held (PAS can arrange a CCQ for A320/A340/A380 FOs with 2,000 hours on type). |
| Other | Expat captain: 5,000 jet hours, 2,000 turbine PIC, and 1,000 A330 PIC (or 3,000 A320/A340 PIC with own A330/A350 rating). Expat FO: 3,000 jet hours with 500 on A330/A350 (or 2,000 on A320/A340 with own rating or CCQ). Local captain adverts: Fiji citizenship, 5,000 hours incl. 3,000 Airbus and 2,000 Airbus widebody. |