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South African Airways pilot requirements 2026
To fly for South African Airways, first officers need at least 1,500 hours.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | SACAA CPL or higher with multi-engine instrument rating; Class 1 medical |
| Type rating | Not required for first officer entry (employment page lists licence and hours only). |
| Other | South African citizen; matric with English and Mathematics or Physical Science; at least 200 of the 1,500 hours on multi-engine aircraft. Taken from SAA's older employment-opportunities page; check the current SAA site before applying. |
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