First Officer CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly First Officer CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
First Officer with 5 total hours, including 20 hours on the 15. Holder of 3 licence with strong CRM skills and a clean training record.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Flew 5+ sectors as First Officer on the 20 with an excellent safety record.
- Shared pilot-flying and pilot-monitoring duties in line with SOPs and CRM principles.
- Prepared flight plans, fuel and performance calculations for every sector.
- Passed all simulator and line checks on first attempt.
- Supported the captain in abnormal situations using threat and error management.
SKILLS
Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) · Crew Resource Management · Flight Planning · Navigation · Radio Communication · SOP Compliance · Weather Interpretation · Performance Calculations · EFB Operations · Emergency Procedures
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a First Officer
Experience bullet examples
- Flew [X]+ sectors as First Officer on the [X] with an excellent safety record.
- Shared pilot-flying and pilot-monitoring duties in line with SOPs and CRM principles.
- Prepared flight plans, fuel and performance calculations for every sector.
- Passed all simulator and line checks on first attempt.
- Supported the captain in abnormal situations using threat and error management.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong First Officer CV
- Put "First Officer" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC), Crew Resource Management, Flight Planning — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a First Officer CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced First Officers. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a First Officer CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC), Crew Resource Management, Flight Planning, Navigation, Radio Communication, SOP Compliance.
Should a First Officer CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.