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Brief Payscale (please state whether before or after tax) (please ignore if the detailed payscale above is up to date)

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Capt top 15000 (with seniority long haul captain) 26/Dec/22
Capt base 8500 year one captain
26/Dec/22
FO top 11 000 after tax ( with seniority full ATPL and long haul pilot) 26/Dec/22
FO base 3500 euros after tax (minimum hours 0 experience) 26/Dec/22
SO top

SO base
FE top
FE base
Additional Duty Pay / Per Diems for Air France Pilot Jobs
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Capt Between 90-135 after tax per "equivalent flight hour"
7/Jan/24
FO Between 40-95 after tax per "equivalent flight hour"
7/Jan/24
SO
FE
Pension Details for Air France Pilot Jobs
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According to the French law and Air France policy  
26/Dec/22
Conditions for Air France Pilot Jobs
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Roster Maximum 5 or 6 day pattern on pilot's preference. Maximum 4 sectors per day on short haul. Long haul average of 3-4 flights per month. Minimum 12 days off per month, average of 15
7/Jan/24
Leave 45 total 3.75 per month
26/Dec/22
Staff travel Yes
9/Feb/06
Discounted holidays Yes
9/Feb/06

Air France Pilot Jobs Situation

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Current Situation:  
Positive massive recruitment Specially for the A220 fleet and Transavia France 737
 
26/Dec/22
Outlook:  
Air France is growing again mainly trough transavia France target this summer 80 B737-800 and looking to introduce the 320/321neo’s. Need of 600 pilots for 2023, 400 new hires predicted in 2024, and 300 the years after that.  
 
30/Jun/23
Overall Hiring Situation (+ve/neutral/-ve):
Positive   30/Jun/23
Air France Pilot Jobs Entry Requirements (including preferred pilot schools)
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Captain  
Only on seniority, average of 16 years for AF mainline, quicker if willing to move for Transavia (3-6 years) 7/Jan/24
   
FO  
Cadets (only ENAC and internal cadets), experienced pilots from other airlines (jet preferred but not restricted to) including Hop. Some ex military pilots. 7/Jan/24
   
SO  
No SOs at Air France 15/Aug/16
   
FE
   
Scholorship  
The recruitment conditions for "Les Cadets d'Air France" school involve a comprehensive evaluation of candidates. Applicants must typically meet the following requirements: Age: Candidates are usually between 18 and 28 years old. Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent educational qualification is required. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is essential, as it is the primary language used in aviation communication. Some knowledge of French may also be necessary. Medical Fitness: Candidates must pass a thorough medical examination to ensure they meet the physical and mental requirements for a career in aviation. Aptitude Tests: Applicants undergo a series of aptitude tests that assess their cognitive abilities, including logical reasoning, numerical comprehension, and multitasking skills. Psychometric Assessment: A psychological evaluation is conducted to gauge candidates' personality traits, stress management capabilities, and decision-making skills. Interviews: Candidates participate in multiple interviews, which may include panel interviews with representatives from Air France and aviation professionals. Cost of training is fully covered by Air France and the Cadets receive a salary during their training which approximate to 1000€ a month.   11/Feb/24
Recruitment Process for Air France Pilot Jobs
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To meet the requirements (completely fluent in french, and get the right age/flying experience), then : 1st step/Psy1: 8 hours of psychometric test (arithmetic, logic, french fast reading and comprehension). 2nd step/Psy2: a serie of group exercises and common problem to be solved. Individual interview, with an Air France pilot and a psychologist. 3rd step (experienced pilots only) : a sim, if needed. Last step: commission and final decision. Practice aptitude and psychometric tests here.  11/Feb/24
Fleet
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Current:  
31x A220, 6x A318, 13x A319, 37xA320, 14x A321, 14x A330-200, 27x A350, 17X B777-200ER, 43X B777-300ER, 2X B777F, 10x B787-9 21/Feb/24
 
Orders:  
41X A220, + 60 option, 15X 350. + 100 A320neo/A321neo for transavia   26/Dec/22
Air France Pilot Jobs Recruitment Contact
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Preferred method of application:  
Online application 21/May/19
   
Name:  
 
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Email: (To find out whether your email application has been read use VisualCV)
     
Website:  28/Mar/05
www.airfrance.com  
Pilot vacancies webpage:  24/Apr/17
http://corporate.airfrance.com/fr/emploi  
Online application form link:  
   
Bases For Air France Pilot Jobs (including restrictions for recent pilot school graduates)
last update
CDG and/or Orly for short haul and long haul. Temporary bases in Marseille, Nice, Toulouse on short haul. Orly for Transavia. Likely that in the future AF will be entirely in CDG and Transavia in Orly (from 2026)
(click to look-up airport codes)
7/Jan/24

 

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