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Jeju Air pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Jeju Air, first officers need at least 300 hours and captains at least 3,500 hours.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 300 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 3,500 hours |
| Licence and medical | Korean CPL/ATPL with instrument and multi-engine ratings (locals); expat captains on own licence via agency |
| Type rating | B737 type rating required for cadet/new FOs per hiring summary; expat captains 1,000 h PIC on B737NG |
| Other | Locals: ICAO English Level 4+, Class 1 medical, radio licence. FO 300 h figure is from a flight-school summary (Epic Flight Academy, Jan 2026), not the airline. Expat captain: 3,500 h total, last B737NG flight within 12 months. |