Embark on a journey beyond the clouds.
If you have the passion, discipline, and ambition, we’ll give you the wings. Step into the sky with our Junior First Officer Programme and launch your career as a future aviation leader. Master the skies under the guidance of the nation’s finest aviators and launch a career that knows no limits.
Requirements
- Applicants should possess an ATPL issued by the CAASL.
- A valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- A minimum of 3000 hours total flying time including 500 hours on Turbine/Jet Aircraft.
The applicants should also possess the following,
- Six passes at GCE O/L examination with four Credit passes including English, Mathematics and Physics or Science, in one sitting. In addition, 2 passes or more at GCE A/L examination in one sitting excluding General English. (Candidates should possess a certification issued by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka).
All international examinations equivalent to the above should be certified by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
OR - A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university certified by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka.
Age to be not more than 50 years as of 31st August 2025.
The above vacancies are open to Sri Lankan citizens only.
Exposure to information technology and fluency in English are essential requirements. Additionally, candidates must possess good inter-personal skills and demonstrate the ability to support and sustain a positive work environment that fosters team performance.
Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to undergo training at SriLankan Airlines’ Approved Training Organization (ATO).
As part of our investment in your professional development, the cost of training will be recovered through salary deductions over a pre-agreed period. During this time, selected candidates will be bonded to the organization in recognition of this valuable commitment.
If you have what it takes, we warmly invite you to join the SriLankan family and embark on this exciting journey with us.
Note:
Upon submission of your application online, please email us below documents as a single file to
cadetpilot.recruitment@srilankan.com by
31st August 2025. Kindly indicate
“Application reference number- Junior First Officer” as the email subject.
- Application form for Junior First Officer (Click
here to download)
- NIC
- Pilot License
- Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Proof documents for Multi Engine Rating
- Educational Certificates (Only GCE O/L, GCE A/L, All international examinations equivalent to GCE O/L, GCE A/L & certification issued by the Department of Examinations in Sri Lanka or Bachelor's Degree & certification issued by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka)
In the event that you are unable to download the application from the provided link, please copy and paste the link below into a new tab and proceed with the download.
Influencing will be a reflection of unsuitability. We are an equal opportunity Organization.
Please note that we will correspond with you within a month of closing the advertisement in the event your application is shortlisted for consideration.
Note** Effective from the next Junior First Officer intake, the entry qualifications and age criteria will be revised as outlined below:
- Mandatory possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or a Masters from a recognized university certified by the UGC of Sri Lanka.
- Age up to 45 years as of the closing date of the application.
Take Flight with SriLankan – The Sky Is Your Future!