Job Description

Are you a seasoned commercial pilot looking for a new challenge? Sun Express, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, is seeking Type-Rated & Non-Type Rated Captains to join their dynamic team.

Besides flying their guests to many idyllic holiday destinations in Türkiye (Turkey), SunExpress reconnect them with their families and loved ones with our direct flights from Europe to many Anatolian cities.

SunExpress have been named Best Leisure Airline in Europe at the World Airline Awards 2023, which is based on the votes of more than 20 million passengers across the world.

On offer is a 3-year contract with the option of an extension into a permanent contract with an attractive roster pattern, as well as other great benefits. 

• Private Health Insurance
• Excellent NET salary
• Accommodation provided during training
• 28 days annual leave
• Loss of licence cover
• Commuting contract in low season
• retention bonus

• EASA  ATPL
• Min 4000 flight hours total time,
• Min 1500 flight hours on aircraft with more than 27000 kg MTOW,
• Min 3 years airline pilot experience (starting with type rating endorsement date),
• Min 500 hours PIC experience of which at least 300 hours as a Commander on an aircraft with more than 27000 kg MTOW,
• English language proficiency min ICAO level 4,

1. CV and document submission to AeroProfessional
2. Telephone interview by AeroProfessional
3. Psychometric assessment
4. SIM
5. 1-2-1 Interview
6. Medical in Türkiye (if successful after interview)