Direct Entry Captain - A220

Job Description

About the Company Smartwings is a long-established Czech airline and the largest Czech air carrier, founded in 1997. It operates charter and scheduled flights from operational bases in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, France and the Canary Islands, serving over 300 airports worldwide throughout the year. Role Overview Smartwings is looking for qualified and ambitious captains to join its Airbus A220 fleet, based in Prague. The airline welcomes applicants with a passion for flying, high professional standards and a desire for personal and career growth. Requirements No criminal record No incident record Class 1 Medical Certificate Yellow fever vaccination Age between 26 and 60 ICAO English Level 4 or above Valid (unrestricted) EU passport Proven cooperation and teamwork skills Excellent communication skills with advanced CRM traits Stress management in an ever-changing work environment Task-sharing and delegation skills Leadership and managerial skills focused on teamwork in an international environment Overall problem-solving and decision-making skills, including those expected of an aviation professional A high level of situational awareness and the ability to keep improving on this key skill Successful completion of the company selection screening (contents and conditions are sent personally) Licences & Qualifications Airbus A220 type rating not expired by more than one year Experience Minimum 3,000 hours total flying time Minimum 500 hours total flying time as Captain on the Airbus A220 No break of more than 12 months in flying What We Offer Permanent contract or self-employed contract Contract starting autumn 2025 Base: Prague (PRG) A wide range of operations, from short-haul to intercontinental flights Career development Adequate wage evaluation Opportunity to take part in ACMI contracts Modern aircraft fleet Additional Information Smartwings invites candidates seeking a career that allows them to grow and develop in a modern, professional setting to apply today and become part of the airline.

Requirements

• No criminal record
• No incident record
• Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Yellow fever vaccination
• Age between 26 and 60
• ICAO English Level 4 or above
• Valid (unrestricted) EU passport
• Proven cooperation and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills with advanced CRM traits
• Stress management in an ever-changing work environment
• Task-sharing and delegation skills
• Leadership and managerial skills focused on teamwork in an international environment
• Overall problem-solving and decision-making skills, including those expected of an aviation professional
• A high level of situational awareness and the ability to keep improving on this key skill
• Successful completion of the company selection screening (contents and conditions are sent personally)
• Airbus A220 type rating not expired by more than one year
• Minimum 3,000 hours total flying time
• Minimum 500 hours total flying time as Captain on the Airbus A220
• No break of more than 12 months in flying
• Permanent contract or self-employed contract
• Contract starting autumn 2025
• Base: Prague (PRG)
• A wide range of operations, from short-haul to intercontinental flights
• Career development
• Adequate wage evaluation