Southeast Asia's largest LCC. A320-family across multiple countries.
AirAsia Group, founded 2001, is SE Asia's largest LCC. Operating exclusively on A320 family across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and India. Regular foreign pilot hiring. Group entities include AirAsia and AirAsia X (long-haul).
* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.
| Position | Salary Range | Avg / Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain — A320 SE Asia short/medium routes |
¥9M–¥16M |
¥12M | MYR + allowances |
| First Officer — A320 Domestic & International |
¥4.5M–¥9M |
¥6.5M | Reference value |
💡 MYR/JPY≈33. LCC base pay lower than FSC but productivity/duty pay supplements income.
SE Asian cities, Japan, Korea, China, India, Middle East. AirAsia X handles long-haul.
A320/A321 family exclusively. 200+ aircraft group-wide.
A320 type training. Costs sometimes split or employee-funded depending on contract.
Supervised line operations post-type rating.
OPC/LPC 1–2x per year per EASA/local authority.
3,000–5,000h F/O required. Faster upgrade possible at some LCCs.
Employee discount on own flights. Group airlines included.
Basic medical coverage. May be less comprehensive than FSC.
Per-flight duty pay or productivity bonus.
Per local labor law.
Hiring status: Regular hiring across group entities. Check by specific country entity.
Apply to relevant group entity career page.