JetSMART has launched a new hiring campaign for Airbus A320 captains in Argentina, seeking experienced pilots to support its growing operations in the country. The ultra-low-cost carrier has been expanding rapidly, adding new aircraft and destinations in recent months.
Job Requirements for A320 Captains
JetSMART has outlined the minimum qualifications for applicants, which include:
- 3,500 total flight hours
- 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on commercial aircraft over 50 tons MTOW
- Argentine nationality
- Valid TLA license with Class 1 medical certificate
- ICAO English Level 4 or higher
- At least 200 flight hours in the past 12 months
- Valid passport
Interested candidates can find more details and apply through the JetSMART website.
JetSMART’s Expanding Fleet and Operations
JetSMART currently operates 12 aircraft in Argentina:
- Eight Airbus A320s registered in Argentina
- Four Airbus A320s registered in Chile, including the first A320neo in Argentina’s domestic market
Planned Route Expansions This Month
JetSMART is significantly increasing capacity across multiple destinations in Argentina:
- Chubut: +500% growth with five weekly flights between Buenos Aires and Comodoro Rivadavia
- Misiones: +289% growth with 35 weekly flights to Iguazú, adding 19 more flights
- Córdoba: +175% growth, now offering 33 weekly flights
- Mendoza: +140% growth, with 48 weekly flights to Buenos Aires, Salta, Bariloche, and Santiago de Chile
- Neuquén: +136% growth, adding new flights to Salta and Buenos Aires, plus operations from San Martín de los Andes
- Bariloche: +111% growth, now at 40 weekly flights, including direct connections with Mendoza
- Salta: +77% growth, adding 10 more flights, for a total of 23 weekly flights
- Santa Cruz: +50% growth, now operating six weekly flights to El Calafate
- Tucumán: +40% growth, with seven weekly flights between Buenos Aires and Tucumán
Additionally, JetSMART recently announced new routes to Resistencia and Trelew, further strengthening its domestic network.
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With its ongoing expansion and new recruitment drive, JetSMART is positioning itself as a key player in Argentina’s aviation market.
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