About the Company
La Compagnie is a French boutique airline that reinvents Business Class as a human-scale experience, flying between Paris and New York, Milan and New York, and Nice and New York. Its aircraft offer 76 lie-flat seats, an innovative entertainment system, free unlimited Wi-Fi and seasonal menus created by renowned French chefs.
Role Overview
As part of its growth strategy, and ahead of the planned opening of a new operational base at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), La Compagnie is seeking qualified, motivated Captains for its Airbus A321 fleet, flying all-Business Class transatlantic operations. Permanent full-time contract, published 6 November 2026. Start date: February 2027.
Selection Process
- Selection days in Milan on 30 November and 1 December 2026
- Pre-selected candidates will be contacted by phone from 18 November 2026 and given their interview time slot
- A technical knowledge assessment precedes the motivation interview; only candidates scoring 80% or above proceed
- Candidates successful at the motivation interview are invited to a simulator assessment in Paris on 9, 10 or 11 December 2026
Licences & Qualifications
- Valid ATPL, or valid CPL with frozen ATPL
- Valid Instrument Rating (IR) / Multi-Engine (ME) aeroplane rating
- Valid Airbus A320 Type Rating (must be held at the time of joining)
- Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate compliant with Part-MED
Experience
- Minimum 5,000 total flight hours on CS-25 aircraft
- Minimum 2,500 flight hours in airline operations
- Minimum 500 flight hours on Airbus aircraft, including Airbus Fly-by-Wire (FBW) experience
- Minimum 500 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), preferably on the A320 Family (A32F)
- Minimum 500 flight hours in long-haul operations, on routes exceeding 3,000 NM
Requirements
- English language proficiency: minimum ICAO Level 5
- Italian language proficiency: minimum ICAO Level 4
- French proficiency is an asset
- No history of accidents or incidents
- No criminal record or security restrictions
- Legally entitled to live and work in Italy
- Applicants holding a valid U.S. entry visa will be given favourable consideration
How to Apply
Submit a complete application file including:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience
- Copies of your licences, ratings and medical certificate
- A detailed flight time summary, including Airbus experience, PIC hours and long-haul operations
- Copies of the last three pages of your pilot logbook
- Police clearance certificate (clean criminal record)
- A copy of your valid passport
- Copies of valid ICAO language proficiency endorsements or certificates
- Any other relevant supporting documentation
The online application form also asks for: availability and gross annual salary expectations; criminal record certificates from your country of origin and countries worked in during the last 5 years; yellow fever and COVID-19 vaccination documents; your flight hours (total, Airbus, CS-25, non-CS-25 and long-haul over 3,000 NM); whether you hold an A320 type rating and a US visa; your medical expiry date; details of 2 referees; your ICAO English and Italian levels; availability for the interview on 30 November and 1 December 2026 and the simulator test in Paris on 9, 10 or 11 December 2026; and your notice period.
Additional Information
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