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Royal Brunei Airlines

Brunei flag carrier. Tax-free. Long-haul routes.

¥16M–¥24M
Capt. Salary (tax-free)
¥8M–¥14M
F/O Salary (tax-free)
~12 aircraft
Fleet
Tax-Free
No Brunei Income Tax
Overview

About Royal Brunei Airlines

Royal Brunei Airlines is the flag carrier of Brunei Darussalam. Despite small scale, it operates long-haul routes (UK, Australia, etc.). Brunei has NO personal income tax — take-home equivalent to Middle East levels. Consistent foreign captain and F/O recruitment.

HQ
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Hub
Brunei Int'l Airport (BWN)
Founded
1974
Owner
Brunei Government
Fleet
B787-8, A320
Income Tax
None (tax-free)
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 — B787
Long-haul int'l (tax-free)
¥16M–¥24M
¥20M USD (tax-free)
First Officer
International (tax-free)
¥8M–¥14M
¥11M Tax-free

💡 USD/JPY=150. Brunei has no personal income tax. Middle East-level tax advantage. Cost of living in Brunei is affordable.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

BSB to London, Melbourne, Tokyo (NRT), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai.

Fleet

B787-8 (long-haul), A320neo (short/medium)

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating

Boeing/Airbus-approved ATC for B787/A320. Standard ground → simulator → LIFUS process.

B787 Long-Haul Training

B787 type rating at Boeing-certified center. Long-haul specific procedures included.

Recurrent Checks

OPC per Brunei DCA. 1–2x per year.

Captain Upgrade

Based on hours and assessment.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

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Zero Income Tax

Brunei has no personal income tax. Full salary as take-home.

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Housing Allowance

Housing support for foreign pilots (confirm at recruitment).

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Staff Travel

Royal Brunei Airlines discount tickets.

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Peaceful Living

Brunei is safe, affordable, and peaceful. Low-key expatriate lifestyle.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Consistent foreign pilot recruitment. B787 captains and A320 type-rated pilots in demand.

Captain — B787-8
Foreign direct entry (tax-free)
Hiring (Check Status)
License: ATPL (ICAO)
Type: B787 type preferred
Min. Hours: 3,000h PIC+
Contract: USD (tax-free)
First Officer — A320
Short/medium-haul routes.
Hiring (Check Status)
License: CPL/ATPL (ICAO)
English: ICAO Level 4+