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Silk Way West Airlines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Silk Way West Airlines, first officers need at least 2,000 hours and captains at least 5,000 hours.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 2,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 5,000 hours |
| Licence and medical | EASA (JAA) or FAA ATPL and medical |
| Type rating | Must already hold the type: B747-400/-8 or B777. Only Azerbaijani pilots are type-rated by the company. |
| Other | B777 FO adverts asked for 2,000 h TT and 500 h B777 SIC; B747 Captain adverts for 1,000 h PIC on B747-400, recency within 6 months, ICAO English 4. Some adverts required an EU passport. |
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