Royal Brunei Airlines

BI· RBA· BRUNEI· Bandar Seri Begawan· Flying since 1974· Asia-Pacific· Official site

Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd (RB) is the flag carrier of Brunei, headquartered in the RB Campus in Bandar Seri Begawan. It is wholly owned by the Government of Brunei. Its hub is Brunei International Airport in Berakas, just to the north of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.

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Industry data on Royal Brunei Airlines

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Figures dated Jul 13, 2004 – Dec 1, 2024

Recruitment

Positive outlook

A320 rated and non rated Captains and FO. as of May 14, 2018 · 8 yrs old

Fleet renewal with A320neo, first of seven deliveries in May 2018 as of May 29, 2018 · 8 yrs old

Conditions

Discounted holidays: Yes as of Jun 5, 2011 · 15 yrs old
Annual leave: 48 + 9 Off Roster. Restrictions: plenty - Christmas, Ramadan. as of Aug 25, 2004 · 22 yrs old
Roster and how it is published: So few crew all working max to the limits with 7-8 days off per month. Night flights, night split duties and a very unstable random roster. All crews Fatigued. LEAVE: 48+9 previously. New joiners get less. Very difficult to get leave. Desperate for crew as of Apr 1, 2019 · 7 yrs old
Staff travel: Yes as of Jul 13, 2004 · 22 yrs old

Entry requirements

Captain: 5000 hours + Rating as of Aug 25, 2004 · 22 yrs old
First Officer: Non Raated: 2,000 hours total 500 hours on aircraft > 15 tonnes Class 1 Medical Rated: 1500hrs total 500 A320 Class 1 as of Oct 1, 2018 · 7 yrs old

Selection process

Interview only as of Aug 25, 2004 · 22 yrs old

On order

4 B787-9 as of Dec 1, 2024

How to apply

Pilot vacancies page Application form

as of Dec 1, 2024