Large Transport; Low Wing; 2 Turbojet Eng
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
ATC Issue All Types; Conflict Airborne Conflict
Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Procedure; Human Factors
We flew a VOR-B transition to a Visual circle to land. On breakout to visual conditions; I obtained visual contact of an aircraft conducting low approaches. On initial visual contact as we began our right turn to enter a left base and the [other aircraft] was pointed directly at our aircraft. They informed Tower they did not have us in sight and would begin a left 360 degree turn. As we were able to identify the traffic and situation we adjusted our descent rate to remain clear of the traffic. While maintaining a safe distance from traffic and terrain we were able to successfully and safely configure and comply with stabilized approach criteria with a safe landing. Good Situational Awareness and CRM were the keys to success on this event as the Tower created threats we were ultimately able to safely overcome.
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Air Carrier flight crew reported upon breaking out of the clouds there was traffic in front of them for the same runway which they had to maneuver to avoid.