La Compagnie, the French boutique airline that flies an all-business-class service between Europe and New York, is hiring for its new operational base at Milan Malpensa Airport. Three roles are open — Captain, First Officer and Cabin Crew Member — all permanent, full-time positions, all based in Milan, Italy, and all starting in February 2027. Applications are made online only through the airline's official careers portal.
La Compagnie was founded in October 2013 as Dreamjet and operated its first commercial flight on 21 July 2014 between Paris–Orly and Newark Liberty. The airline flies the Airbus A321neo in a 100% business-class configuration with 76 lie-flat seats, free unlimited Wi-Fi and seasonal menus created by renowned French chefs. Today it flies Paris–New York, Nice–New York and Milan–New York, a new A321neo joins the fleet in late 2026, and a Düsseldorf–Newark route launches in April 2027. The new Milan Malpensa base is the reason for this recruitment, and the airline is building its Milan flight and cabin crew for the new operation.
Available Job Vacancies:
The following three roles are open at La Compagnie's new Milan Malpensa base. All three are permanent, full-time positions starting in February 2027.
Captain — Milan Malpensa (Permanent, Full-Time)
As part of its continued growth and expansion, La Compagnie is seeking qualified and motivated Captains to join its Airbus A321 fleet for the new Milan base. The selection days will be held in Milan on 30 November and 1 December 2026. Pre-selected candidates will be contacted by phone from 18 November 2026 and given their interview time slot. Candidates who succeed at the motivation interview are invited to a simulator assessment in Paris on 9, 10 or 11 December 2026.
First Officer — Milan Malpensa (Permanent, Full-Time)
La Compagnie is seeking qualified and motivated First Officers for its Airbus A321 fleet, flying all-business-class transatlantic operations from the new Milan base. The selection days will be held in Milan on 1 and 2 December 2026. Pre-selected candidates will be contacted by phone from 18 November 2026. Before the motivation interview, candidates complete a technical knowledge assessment, and only those who score 80% or above proceed. Candidates who succeed at the motivation interview are invited to a simulator assessment in Paris on 9, 10 or 11 December 2026.
Cabin Crew Member (Assistente di volo) — Milan Malpensa (Permanent, Full-Time)
La Compagnie is seeking qualified and motivated Cabin Crew Members for its new Milan base. Both fixed-term and permanent employment opportunities may be available, depending on operational requirements. The selection dates are 4 or 5 December 2026 in Milan, Italy. Pre-selected candidates will be contacted by phone starting 23 November 2026 and informed of their assigned interview time slot. Before the motivation interview, candidates complete an English language assessment, and only those who achieve a minimum score of 75% are invited to proceed.
Job Requirements:
Captain:
- Valid ATPL, or a valid CPL with frozen ATPL
- Valid Airbus A320 Type Rating, which must be held at the time of joining
- Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate, compliant with Part-MED requirements
- Minimum 5,000 total flight hours on CS-25 aircraft
- Minimum 500 flight hours on Airbus aircraft, including Airbus Fly-by-Wire (FBW) experience
- Minimum 500 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), preferably on the A320 Family
- Legally entitled to live and work in Italy; applicants holding a valid US entry visa will be given favourable consideration
First Officer:
- Valid ATPL, or a valid CPL with frozen ATPL
- Valid Instrument Rating (IR) / Multi-Engine (ME) aeroplane rating
- Valid Airbus A320 Type Rating, which must be held at the time of joining
- Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate, compliant with Part-MED requirements
- Total flight time: minimum 1,000 hours
- Airbus experience: minimum 500 hours, including Airbus Fly-by-Wire (FBW) experience
- English language proficiency: minimum ICAO Level 5
- Italian language proficiency: minimum ICAO Level 4; French proficiency is an asset
- No history of accidents or incidents, and no criminal record or security restrictions
- Legally entitled to live and work in Italy; applicants holding a valid US entry visa will be given favourable consideration
Cabin Crew Member:
- Italian upper secondary school diploma (Diploma di Maturità) or an equivalent qualification, plus a valid EASA Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA)
- Minimum one year of professional experience as a Cabin Crew Member; previous experience in long-haul operations and Business Class service is highly appreciated, and experience operating Airbus family aircraft is a strong asset
- EU citizen, or holder of the legal right to live and work in Italy, meeting all requirements for international flight operations
- Eligible to obtain the required US visas (B1/B2 and C1/D) to operate flights to and from the United States
- English: excellent proficiency required (minimum CEFR level B2 or TOEIC score of 785)
- Italian: fluency is mandatory, both written and spoken, with supporting evidence of Italian language proficiency
- Proficiency in French is an asset; a genuine passion for hospitality, impeccable personal presentation and strong commitment to safety and premium service are expected
Selection Process:
Selection Dates: Captain: 30 November – 1 December 2026; First Officer: 1 – 2 December 2026; Cabin Crew Member: 4 or 5 December 2026
Selection Location: Milan, Italy
Simulator Assessment (Pilots): Paris, 9, 10 or 11 December 2026
Expected Start Date: February 2027
How to Apply: Online only, through the airline's official careers portal
To apply, open the airline's official careers portal, choose the role you want, check that you meet the requirements, and submit your application online. Apply early — the phone calls to pre-selected candidates start on 18 November 2026 for pilots and 23 November 2026 for cabin crew. Never pay anyone for a job or an interview: genuine employers never charge candidates a recruitment fee at any stage of hiring.
Documents Required to Apply:
Keep the following documents ready before you start your online application:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience
- Copies of your licences, ratings and medical certificate (pilots)
- Flight time summary, including Airbus hours, and copies of the last three pages of your pilot logbook (pilots)
- Police clearance certificate (no criminal records)
- Copy of a valid passport, and copies of valid US visas (B1/B2 and C1/D) if already held
- English language proficiency certificate, issued within the last 12 months, and proof of Italian language proficiency (cabin crew)
- Copy of your Italian upper secondary school diploma (Diploma di Maturità) or equivalent qualification, and a copy of your valid EASA Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA) (cabin crew)
- Official flight hours statement or certificate of previous flying experience, demonstrating at least one year of professional Cabin Crew experience (cabin crew)
- Proof of residential address, issued within the last 3 months, and a copy of a valid Cabin Crew Medical Report issued in accordance with EASA requirements (cabin crew)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Which La Compagnie roles are open in Milan?
Three roles are open at the new Milan Malpensa base: Captain, First Officer and Cabin Crew Member (Assistente di volo). All three are permanent, full-time positions, and all three start in February 2027.
When are the selection days?
Captains are selected in Milan on 30 November and 1 December 2026, First Officers on 1 and 2 December 2026, and Cabin Crew Members on 4 or 5 December 2026. Pilots who succeed at the motivation interview are invited to a simulator assessment in Paris on 9, 10 or 11 December 2026.
Do I need an Airbus A320 type rating to apply as a pilot?
Yes. Both the Captain and the First Officer must hold a valid Airbus A320 Type Rating at the time of joining. Captains also need a minimum of 5,000 total flight hours on CS-25 aircraft, including 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command, while First Officers need a minimum of 1,000 total flight hours, including 500 hours on Airbus aircraft.
Do I need to speak Italian?
Yes. First Officers need Italian at ICAO Level 4, and Cabin Crew Members need fluency in Italian, both written and spoken, with supporting evidence. English is also required: ICAO Level 5 for First Officers, and excellent English (minimum CEFR B2 or TOEIC 785) for Cabin Crew Members. French is an asset for both roles.
How do I apply, and is a salary published for these roles?
Apply online only, through the airline's official careers portal, using the APPLY NOW button above. No salary figure is published for any of these three roles, so no pay figure is given here. Never pay anyone for a job or an interview, and never share bank details with anyone offering La Compagnie jobs.
