The Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Carrier | A Leader in Aviation Excellence

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is inviting ambitious and talented Bahraini Nationals to join our expanding Airbus A320 fleet as Second Officers. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career with one of the region’s most prestigious airlines, recognized for its heritage, professionalism, and commitment to developing future leaders in aviation.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Nationality: Bahraini.

Licensing:

• Must meet the experience requirements of ANTR-FCL 1.280 for ATPL (A).
• Hold at least a CPL/IR with a Certificate of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge, or hold an ATPL license issued by an EASA member state, or an equivalent accepted by the Bahrain CAA.

First Type Rating on a Multi-Pilot Aircraft Requirements:

• Minimum of 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), or 70 hours PIC if completed during an integrated flying training course.
• Valid multi-engine instrument rating.
• Completion of theoretical instruction as per ANTR-FCL 1.285 and successful completion of ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations.
• Valid certificate of satisfactory completion of an approved Multi-Crew Co-operation (MCC) training course, unless incorporated within the type rating course.

Additional Requirements:

• ICAO English Language Proficiency – Level 4 or above.
• Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Second Officer, you will:

• Support Flight Crew: Assist the Captain and First Officer in ensuring safe and efficient aircraft operation in line with regulations.
• Commitment to Career Growth: Participate in ongoing training and development, preparing for progression to First Officer and ultimately Captain roles.

Why Gulf Air?

• Be part of Bahrain’s proud aviation legacy
• Train and grow with a world-class airline
• Access clear career advancement pathways
• Work within a professional and dynamic team dedicated to excellence

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Passport-size photograph
• Copy of license and certificate of test (including ATPL theoretical)
• Copy of passport
• Copy of CPR
• Copy of valid medical certificate
• Copy of last three pages of logbook
• Copy of English Language Proficiency Certificate