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Peach Aviation

ANA Group LCC. A320 family on domestic and short-haul international routes.

¥23M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥13.5M
F/O Salary (est.)
A320
Fleet
Est. 2011
Founded
Overview

About Peach Aviation

Peach Aviation, founded in 2011, is a wholly owned ANA subsidiary LCC. Based at Kansai International Airport (KIX), it operates A320 family aircraft on domestic routes and short-haul international routes to Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

While achieving significant cost reductions as an LCC, Peach maintains ANA Group safety standards and training quality. The Kansai-centric network is a major draw for pilots based in western Japan.

HQ
Izumisano, Osaka (KIX)
Founded
2011
Parent
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Hub
Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX)
Fleet
A320/A321neo
Ret. Age
65
Salary Data

Pilot Salary (as of March 2026)

* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.

PositionSalary RangeAvg / ReferenceNotes
Captain
A320/A321
¥18M–¥27M
¥23M Based on public data
First Officer
Entry to senior
¥8.5M–¥16M
¥13.5M Incl. allowances

💡 Public data suggests captain salary ~¥23M incl. commuting allowance. F/O Year 1 approx. ¥8.5M–¥12M. 30–50% lower than ANA mainline, but regular schedule is a plus.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

KIX/OKA hub to major domestic airports. International: Seoul (ICN/PUS), Taiwan, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur. High aircraft utilization (10h+/day).

Fleet

A320-200, A321neo

Training

Training & Checkrides

A320 Type Rating

Partial use of ANA Group training infrastructure. Ground → simulator → line training.

Recurrent Checks

Simulator proficiency checks 1–2x per year. JCAB-certified examiners.

Captain Upgrade

Assessment and vacancy-based upgrade. Upgrade opportunities vary in this LCC format.

Single-Type Efficiency

A320 family-only operation. High leg count on short routes builds solid experience quickly.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
ANA Group Travel

Employee discount tickets for ANA and Peach flights. Group-wide benefits.

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Health Insurance

ANA Group or Peach health insurance. Medical exam support.

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Retirement Plan

Defined contribution pension. Retirement benefits lower than ANA mainline.

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Regular Schedule

Domestic/short-haul routes mean relatively regular schedule. No extended overseas stays.

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Loss of License

Income replacement for loss of license.

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Kansai Base

KIX-based. Major advantage for pilots residing in western Japan.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Check official site

Captain / First Officer — A320 Family
Domestic & short-haul international. KIX base.
Check Official Page
License: A320 type (ATPL/CPL+IR)
Min. Hours: Per official announcement
Employment: Full-time (permanent)

* Check Peach official site for current hiring status. Also check ANA Group careers.