First Officer - A330/B737/Q400

Job description

RwandAir Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda and a Skytrax award-winning airline, recognized as Best African Regional Airline. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following position: - Job Title: First Officer (Co-Pilot) - Reports to: Fleet Manager - Fleet: Boeing 737 (B737), Airbus A330 and DH8 Q400 - Department: Flight Operations - Location: Kigali International Airport Job Purpose To be nominated by the management of RwandAir to serve as Co-Pilot (First Officer) for each flight or series of flights on the B737, A330 or Q400 fleet. Safety Responsibilities and Accountabilities - Performing their duties as per the laid down procedures; - Reports safety hazards and occurrences. ii) About You - Minimum Standard Qualifications (in accordance with OMA Section 5.1 (Flight Crew Qualifications)) Essential - ICAO/EASA/FAA; - Hold a First-Class Medical Certificate; - Radio Telephony License or an endorsement on the flight crew member's license; - Required type rating on license (B737 / A330 / Q400, as applicable); - ICAO English proficiency level 4 minimum; - Total flying time of 1,500 hours; - 500 hours on type. iii) What We Offer - A growing network of over 25 destinations across East, West, Central and Southern Africa, with long-haul routes to London, Brussels, Paris, Dubai and Doha; - A modern fleet of Boeing and Airbus narrow-body and wide-body aircraft; - Global connectivity through codeshare and interline partnerships with Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines; - A genuine growth trajectory, including a planned move to the new Bugesera International Airport; - A competitive salary, allowances, and benefits package designed to reward experience and commitment; - A base in Kigali, one of Africa's safest and fastest-growing capital cities, offering a high standard of living. iv) How to Apply: - An application letter addressing the following: confirmation of willingness to relocate permanently to Kigali; your preference between a commuter and non-commuter contract, noting that non-commuter candidates will be given preference; any other information you consider relevant to your application. - Recent Curriculum Vitae; copies of notarized degree/diploma certificates; relevant certificates; copies of academic papers; a photocopy of the passport/national ID; three referees. The deadline for submitting application documents (Only PDF Format) is October 08, 2026. Please apply via the link: https://erecruitment.rwandair.com/ NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional requirements

• 500 hours on type.
• Radio Telephony Licence, or an endorsement on the flight crew member's licence.
• Must confirm willingness to relocate permanently to Kigali.
• Documents to submit (PDF only): application letter, recent CV, copies of notarised degree/diploma certificates and other relevant certificates, copies of academic papers, a photocopy of the passport or national ID, and three referees.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, allowances, and benefits package designed to reward experience and commitment
• Base in Kigali, Rwanda
• Commuter or non-commuter contract (non-commuter candidates will be given preference)

Base Location