Heston Airlines is a European charter and ACMI airline headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. Established in 2019, the airline is a member of the Heston Aviation Group, a group of companies specialising in aviation asset leasing, trading, maintenance, repair and overhaul. Heston Airlines operates a fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft and provides aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance services to airlines and tour operators worldwide.
The airline is continuing to expand its A320 fleet and is currently hiring for five open positions, including cabin crew for its Tallinn base, A320 captains and first officers, and a technical services engineer for its Vilnius office. Interested candidates can find the full requirements for every role below and apply online through the airline's careers portal.
Available Job Vacancies:
Heston Airlines is looking for passionate professionals across the following roles:
1. Cabin Crew (Tallinn Base)
- High school diploma.
- Ability to read, write and communicate confidently in English.
- EASA Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA).
- EASA Cabin Crew Medical Report.
- EU citizenship and a passport allowing unlimited travel (preferable).
- No criminal record in any international jurisdiction, with a certificate issued within the last 90 days.
- At least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work on a 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional appearance and a positive, customer-oriented attitude.
2. A320 Captains
- EASA ATPL with A320 and IR/PBN ratings.
- Class 1 medical certificate issued in accordance with Part-MED requirements.
- Minimum 3000 total hours on multi-pilot aircraft.
- Minimum 1000 flight hours as Commander.
- At least the last 3 pages of your logbook, with total hours shown.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4; Level 6 preferred.
- A320 TRI/TRE experience is preferable.
- EU citizenship and a passport allowing unlimited travel.
3. Technical Services Engineer (Vilnius)
- Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a related field.
- At least two years of work experience in Part-145 and/or Part-M / CAMO organisations.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, including EASA Part-M and Part-CAMO.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
- A Master's degree, an EASA Part-66 licence and Airbus A320 family experience will be considered an advantage.
4. A320 First Officer for Syrian Project
- Valid EASA Part-FCL frozen ATPL.
- Valid A320 and IR/PBN ratings.
- Class 1 medical certificate issued in accordance with Part-MED requirements.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4; Level 6 preferred.
- 500 hours on A320 aircraft preferable; pilots with fewer hours may be considered depending on their performance during the selection process.
- EU citizenship and a passport allowing unlimited travel (preferable).
- This role operates on the airline's Syria project, with occasional layovers in Damascus.
5. A320 Captains for Syrian Project
- EASA ATPL with A320 and IR/PBN ratings.
- Class 1 medical certificate issued in accordance with Part-MED requirements.
- Minimum 3000 total hours on multi-pilot aircraft.
- Minimum 1000 flight hours as Commander on A320 aircraft.
- At least the last 3 pages of your logbook, with total hours shown.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4; Level 6 preferred.
- A320 TRI/TRE experience is preferable.
- EU citizenship and a passport allowing unlimited travel (preferable).
- This role operates on the airline's Syria project, with occasional layovers in Damascus.
Salary and Benefits:
For flight crew, Heston Airlines offers a financial package that includes a guaranteed monthly fixed payment, block hour payments and additional extra days payments, with the fixed payment starting from the first day of training. The package also includes:
- Accommodation and transportation provided when outside the home base.
- Travel tickets between home and operating bases.
- Flexible roster patterns.
- Worldwide travel and health insurance (loss of licence insurance is also included for the Syrian project pilot roles).
- Career development opportunities, including upgrade routes to LTC, TRI/TRE and office positions.
The Technical Services Engineer role is a full-time position in Vilnius with a salary range of 3000 to 4300 EUR gross per month, depending on experience, plus private health insurance, a commuting and daily lunch allowance, an extra day off for your birthday, additional vacation days based on tenure, and travel discounts with the airline and its partners.
Cabin crew members get the opportunity to join a growing European airline, work in an international and multicultural environment, and develop professionally and personally with supportive colleagues.
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements for any of the roles above, click on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be taken to the airline's careers portal, where you can register for a user account, upload your CV and personal information, and apply for the role you are interested in. We wish you the best of luck with your application.
You may also like to explore more European airline opportunities, such as Air Serbia Careers and Finnair Cabin Crew Jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Which positions are currently open at Heston Airlines?
The airline is currently hiring Cabin Crew for its Tallinn base, A320 Captains, a Technical Services Engineer for Vilnius, and A320 First Officers and Captains for its Syrian project.
What do A320 Captains need to apply?
Captains need an EASA ATPL with A320 and IR/PBN ratings, a Class 1 medical certificate, at least 3000 total hours on multi-pilot aircraft, at least 1000 hours as Commander, ICAO English Level 4 or higher, and EU citizenship with a passport allowing unlimited travel.
What salary does the Technical Services Engineer role offer?
It is a full-time Vilnius-based position with a salary range of 3000 to 4300 EUR gross per month, depending on experience, along with private health insurance, a lunch allowance and travel discounts.
Is there a deadline to apply?
No closing date is published for these positions, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible through the careers portal while the vacancies remain open.
How can I apply for a Heston Airlines job?
Click the APPLY NOW button above, register an account on the careers portal, upload your CV and personal information, and submit your application for the role you are interested in.
