Job Description
Rishworth Aviation is recruiting B747 Captains for Korean Air.
For over 30 years, Rishworth has been the largest provider of expatriate pilots to Korean Air. Many of our pilots have flown with the airline for more than 15 years, which reflects both the strength of the contract and the support behind it.
Why fly Korean Air with Rishworth
More than 30 years as Korean Air’s largest expatriate pilot provider
A long-term career option, with many pilots on contract for 15+ years
A large, established expat pilot community to welcome you
A dedicated Rishworth team on hand at any time, from application through your contract
The chance to fly the B747 for a major international airline on a well-established commuting contract
Minimum Requirements
Valid B747 Type Rating
Operated on type as PIC within 1 year (within 2 years if currently flying Multi-Crew Jet)
1,000+ hours on type (as PIC)
2,500+ PIC hours on Multi-Crew Jet
5,000+ hours on Multi-Crew Jet
7,000+ Total Flight hours
Under 60 years of age
High School Diploma or higher
Timeline
Screening will take place in Seoul every month from January 2027. We review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early.
If you’re looking for a stable, long-term Captain role flying the B747 with a major carrier, and an agency that knows the airline inside out, we’d like to hear from you.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.