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VietJet Air

Vietnam's largest LCC. Rapid growth. A320-family only.

¥9M–¥15M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥4M–¥8M
F/O Salary (est.)
~90 aircraft
Fleet
160+ routes
International Routes
Overview

About VietJet Air

VietJet Air, founded 2011, is Vietnam's first private LCC and largest passenger carrier. Hubbing at Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, it rapidly expanded across SE Asia, East Asia, and South Asia. A320-family only. Fast growth drives consistent foreign captain demand.

HQ
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hubs
Tan Son Nhat (SGN) / Noi Bai (HAN)
Founded
2011
Fleet
A320 family only
Growth
Vietnam's largest by passengers
Foreign Hire
Active
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
Domestic & international
¥9M–¥15M
¥12M USD contract for foreign
First Officer — A320
Domestic & International
¥4M–¥8M
¥6M Reference value

💡 USD/JPY=150. Foreign captain USD contracts confirmed. Vietnam income tax applies.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

HCMC/Hanoi to SE Asia, Japan (NRT/KIX), Korea, Taiwan, India.

Fleet

A320/A321neo. ~90 aircraft (large orders outstanding).

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating (LCC)

CAAV Vietnam-approved ATC. Ground → simulator → LIFUS.

LIFUS

Supervised line ops post-type rating.

Recurrent Checks

OPC/LPC per CAAV.

Captain Upgrade

A320 hours required. Rapid growth may accelerate some upgrades.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
Staff Discount

VietJet employee discount tickets.

🏥
Health Insurance

Basic medical coverage.

📈
Duty Pay

Per-flight duty or productivity pay.

📅
Annual Leave

Per Vietnamese labor law.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Actively hiring foreign captains with A320 type (A320 type required).

Contract Captain — A320/A321
Foreign direct entry.
Hiring
License: ATPL (ICAO)
Type: A320 type (required)
English: ICAO Level 4+
Contract: USD fixed-term

Vietnam DGCA license conversion required.