First Officer

Air France

Active Posted 16 Apr 2026

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Job Overview

Airline

Air France

Position

First Officer

Base

Paris

Aircraft

Short/Long Haul

Rating

Not Required

Contract

Permanent

Role overview

Air France is recruiting professional pilots who will begin as First Officers within the group’s medium-haul operation. The role includes aircraft handling, navigation, radio communication management, technical monitoring of the aircraft, and supporting the Captain throughout all phases of flight. Start date is planned for January 2027.

Airline Facts

About Air France

Founded
1933
Headquarters
Tremblay-en-France, France

Airline overview

Air France is the French flag carrier and part of the Air France-KLM Group, operating an extensive domestic, European, and intercontinental network from Paris hubs. The airline is one of Europe’s largest legacy carriers and operates a modern mixed fleet across short-haul and long-haul operations.

Requirements

Rating Type Rating
Not Required
License
EASA - CPL(A) + fATPL
Medical
EASA - Class 1
Language
ICAO Level 5+

Minimum Total Flight Time

140 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

  • 70 PIC hours
  • Copy of the last two pages of logbook required
  • Employer certificate validating flight hours required

Other License Requirements

  • MCC certificate
  • Advanced UPRT certificate

Other Language Requirements

  • French fluency required
  • Non-native French speakers must hold FCL 055 Level 6 in French

Additional Requirements

  • Citizen of an EEA member state or Switzerland
  • Must meet Air France professional pilot selection eligibility rules
  • No previous failure in Air France or Transavia training
  • CV and motivation letter must be submitted in French
  • Candidate documents must be uploaded and kept updated in the applicant portal
  • Minimum education level: secondary school diploma (Bac level)

Benefits

  • Permanent employment contract
  • Entry into Air France pilot operations
  • Career progression opportunities within Air France-KLM Group
  • Structured multi-stage selection programme
  • Long-term employment within a major European airline group

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 16 Apr 2026 Last verified at 9 Jul 2026
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