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Vietnam Airlines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Vietnam Airlines, first officers need at least 1,500 hours and captains at least 3,500 hours. 10 open vacancies list their own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 3,500 hours |
| Licence and medical | ATPL (FO: CPL+frozen ATPL), Class 1 |
| Type rating | varies |
| Other | Age <58 men / <53 women; height 165/160 cm; ELP L4 |
Requirements in the open adverts (10)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A320 Captain (type rated) | 3,500 hours | 1,500 hours | Required | ATPL | 58 or under at application | ICAO level 4 |
| A350 Captains and First Officers (type rated) | 5,000 (Captains); 1,500 (First Officers) | 2,000 total PIC including 1,000 on A350 (Captains) | Current A350 type rating | – | – | – |
| B787 Captain (type rated) | 5,000 hours | 2,000 hours | Required | ATPL | 58 or under at application | ICAO level 4 |
| B787 First Officer (type rated) | 1,500 hours | – | Current B787 type rating | – | – | – |
| B787 First Officer (type rated) | 1,500 hours | – | Required | ATPL | 58 or under at application | ICAO level 4 |
| Expat Captain A321 | 3,500 hours | 1,000 on A320 | Current A320 type rating; OPC valid at least 2 months from start date | ATPL | Under 58 (male) / under 53 (female) | – |
| Expat Captain A350 | 5,000 hours | 2,000 hours | Valid A350 type rating; OPC valid at least 2 months from start date | ATPL | Under 58 (male) / under 53 (female) | ELP level 4 or above |
| Expat Captain B787 | 5,000 hours | 2,000 hours | Valid B787 type rating; OPC valid at least 2 months from start date | ATPL | Under 58 (male) / under 53 (female) | ICAO ELP level 4 or above |
| Expat First Officer A350 | 1,500 hours | – | Valid A350 type rating; OPC valid at least 2 months from start date | ATPL or CPL with frozen ATPL | Under 58 (male) / under 53 (female) | – |
| Expat First Officer B787 | 1,500 hours | – | Valid B787 type rating; OPC valid at least 2 months from start date | ATPL or CPL with frozen ATPL | Under 58 (male) / under 53 (female) | – |
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