Reserve Flight Crew Pilot

Your mission

Operate as a Flight Crew Member within the Flight Operations Department, maintaining exemplary standards of safety, airmanship, and cockpit resource management on scheduled and charter cargo flights.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-flight planning and safety checks.
• Execute the flight plan efficiently, monitoring aircraft performance, weather, position, and surrounding traffic.
• Communicate proactively with Air Traffic Control and the operations team throughout the mission.
• Request and manage flight-plan amendments when conditions require.
• Complete thorough post-flight reports on trip progress and aircraft status.
• Champion the safety of the aircraft and all persons on board at every phase of flight.

What you’ll bring

• Licences: Valid EASA ATPL or CPL.
• Medical: Valid EASA Part‑Med Class 1.
• English: ICAO Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
• Experience: Minimum 1,000 hours on CS‑25 aircraft.
• Boeing background: Recent Boeing experience preferred; B777 or B747‑400 experience is an asset.
• Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of applicable aviation safety rules, regulations, and procedures.

This posting includes general Reserve Pilot qualifications and additional Captain‑specific criteria below.

Captain pathway — additional requirements

• Recent B777 or B747‑400 experience is required.
• Minimum 6,000 hours total time on medium‑heavy or jet aircraft.
• EITHER 1,000 hours on type (B777 or B747‑400) OR 3,000 hours as PIC on medium‑heavy or jet aircraft.
• Valid EASA ATPL with current B777 or B747‑400 type rating.
• EASA Part‑Med Class 1 and ICAO English Level 4.

About Challenge Airlines (BE)

Challenge Airlines (BE) S.A. is a Belgian‑AOC cargo airline based at Liège Airport (LGG). We operate scheduled international cargo flights and charter services, moving nonstandard goods and general freight worldwide.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary based on experience plus a 13th‑month bonus.
• Extra‑legal benefits and per diem.
• Insurance coverage: health, travel, loss‑of‑licence (APPN), and pension plan.
• Flexible work arrangements with a pattern roster for a well‑balanced lifestyle; business‑class travel options where applicable.
• A dynamic, stimulating environment with strong professional development and career progression opportunities.

Quick facts

• Base: Liège Airport (LGG), Belgium
• Fleet focus: Boeing B747‑400 / B777
• Licence required: ATPL/CPL (EASA)
• Medical: EASA Part‑Med Class 1
• English: ICAO Level 4+