Arik Air

W3· ARA· ARIK· Murtala Muhammed International Airport· Flying since 2006· Africa· Official site

Arik Air is a Nigerian airline operating mainly from two hubs at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Arik Air's head office is the Arik Air Aviation Center on the grounds of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja. Arik Air serves a network of regional and mid-haul destinations within Africa.

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Figures dated Aug 2, 2007 – Apr 24, 2017Published in USD, not converted

Recruitment

Neutral outlook

The Government has taken over the management due to huge debt. as of Apr 24, 2017 · 9 yrs old

Two A330 arriving. Two more are expected in the coming months. as of Nov 18, 2013 · 12 yrs old

Published pay

First Officer
$5,500$7,000
Bottom to top of scale · period not stated
as of Dec 14, 2015 · 10 yrs old

Duty pay and per diems

Captain$1,200$1500as of Dec 14, 2015 · 10 yrs old
“$1200-$1500”
First Officer$1,200$1500as of Dec 14, 2015 · 10 yrs old
“$1200-$1500”

Conditions

Annual leave: For expat pilots, rotation is 56 days ON, 28 days OFF, travel days NOT included in working days. as of Jan 20, 2010 · 16 yrs old
Roster and how it is published: Operates on a Daily Basis Operations usually call you to advise on what flight you are doing the following day. The roster is anarchic, in reality there is none. as of Nov 18, 2013 · 12 yrs old
Staff travel: None. Domestic staff travel for locals removed. as of May 27, 2010 · 16 yrs old

Entry requirements

Captain: Captain - Bombardier CRJ series / Boeing 737 - 300 / Hawker 800: Total time: 3,000 hours flying time Command time: 1,000 hours out of which 500 hours must be on any of the above equipment Also, the Captain must possess Air Transport Pilot Licence with a valid Class J medical. as of Aug 2, 2007 · 19 yrs old
First Officer: First Officers ? Bombardier CRJ series / Boeing 737 - 300 / Hawker 800: Total time: 1,500 hours flying time out of which 300 hours must be on a jet The First Officer must also possess CPL with I/R and valid medical. The possession of the ATPL and a Class J medical is a requirement. as of Aug 2, 2007 · 19 yrs old
Second Officer: Cadet program: Arik Air will introduce a cadet programme and therefore also encourage applications from pilots with a minimum of 300 hours fixed wing. as of Aug 2, 2007 · 19 yrs old

Selection process

RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR CAPTAINS / FIRST OFFICERS Please note that Stage 1 of the recruitment process will take place in Lagos. Stage 2 will be in London Gatwick. Stage 1 Personal interview ? approximately 45 minutes to convince us of your suitability to join Arik Air. This is your opportunity to convince us that you are the sort of person who will thrive in an environment where hard work and effort are paramount. Stage 2 A pre-simulator briefing Simulator assessment in a B737 or B757 simulator ? 45 minutes as both pilot flying and PNF. We assess basic handling skills, CRM and flight management. Simulator briefing Technical Assessment ? 45 minutes assessing your technical knowledge on your current / previous aircraft types as of Aug 2, 2007 · 19 yrs old

On order

No indication of orders on Boeing website for any orders other than 7x 737s. as of Oct 3, 2008 · 17 yrs old

How to apply

Online as of Aug 2, 2007 · 19 yrs old

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