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Aer Lingus Recruitment

First Officer - Washington Dulles

On March 28th next, Aer Lingus will commence daily scheduled service between Washington Dulles and Madrid. This service will be operated in conjunction with our code-share partner United Airlines and will capitalise on the opportunity presented by the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the European Union.

We are currently looking for experienced First Officers to join Aer Lingus at our new long haul base in Washington Dulles. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this new team from the beginning.

Aer Lingus will operate A330, twin class aircraft flying exclusively from Washington Dulles to our launch destination Madrid, Spain.

To be considered for a position as Aer Lingus First Officer, applicants must be able to meet the following criteria:

Key Competencies include:

• Highly motivated and keen to take responsibility and accountability.
• Strong leadership potential with well developed teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills combined with proven interpersonal skills.
• A broad awareness of our customers' expectations.
• Flexible and adaptable with an enthusiastic and positive attitude to change.

Qualifications

• FAA - ATPL with current A330 rating or JAA - ATPL with current A330 rating*.
• Current Class 1 Medical.
• Minimum 3000 flying hours with at least 1000 hours on A330 aircraft*.
• English Language Proficiency (ELP) ICAO level 4 or higher.
• Must fulfil government-required criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas. Must secure airport authority and/or U.S. Customs security badges, if applicable.
• United States citizen or possess the legal right to work and live in the U.S. without restriction.
• Possess a current unrestricted worldwide passport.
• Capable of arriving at Washington Dulles airport within 1 hour when on reserve duty.
• Be prepared to adhere to all Aer Lingus uniform standards, including that no tattoos, body piercings or tongue rings are visible in the Aer Lingus Uniform. Tattoos may not be covered with adhesive bandages or by other methods, to render them not visible.
• A minimum of 5ft 2in (1.58m) to a maximum of 6ft 3in (1.93m) in height, with weight in proportion, such that the ability to perform all job functions is not impacted or hindered. Qualified pilots who are taller than 6ft 3in (1.93m) may submit an application but will be required to undergo a functionality check to confirm their ability to meet the requirements of the seating positions in the Aer Lingus fleet of aircraft.

*Please note: In the event that we do not receive sufficient applicants with the required A330 rating, we will accept applications from First Officers who hold a current EU/JAA licence with an A320 rating and a minimum of 1000 hours on type.

To apply for these positions: Please complete the attached Application Form and return it by email to [email protected].

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon EST on Wednesday 16th December 2009.

Aer Lingus is an equal opportunities employer.

 

hopefully the 1000hrs airbus time requirement will keep the SJS kids out!
i hope this thing dies before it even starts!

 

I'm curious how many people with an A330 or A320 type and 1000 hours in type are looking for work.

 

Where are they looking for pilots...

 

Why would you hope that it dies?

 

Because outsourcing flying sucks!!!

Call it whatever you want it is still outsourced flying just like the Replacement Jets.

More lower paying jobs for everyone.

 

Why is AerLingus recruiting pilots in the U.S? This is going to be a foreign airline based in the U.S? Pretty shady.

 

This is a GoJet-like alter-ego joint venture by UA and Aer Lingus to get around their respective seniority lists on widebody flying...BA's Open Skies is the template.

 

Because it's outsourcing United jobs.

As far as the "SJS kids" thing, cut the crap, please. Many folks who fly RJs have more time and experience than many folks had when they started at major airlines.

 

Cheaper labor and operating costs. Just like the US outsourcing labor to China and India. Now the US had become the new cheap place for labor.

Afterall... how many crews can you be talking about versus the bigger issue is UAL, DAL, AA, etal outsourcing flying to the regionals.