A professional airline seeks a skilled Captain to conduct assigned flights, ensuring ultimate safety, security, and efficiency. This role involves managing flight operations in compliance with civil aviation authority regulations and the airline's operational manual, while providing leadership to flight and cabin crew and effectively handling emergency situations. The Captain will operate out of [Employer Location].
About the Role
The Captain is responsible for flying assigned aircraft to various destinations according to schedules and approved flight plans. This position holds ultimate responsibility for the aircraft during flights, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The incumbent will ensure all flights are conducted in strict adherence to the Airline's Operations Manual and relevant regulations, implementing and maintaining procedures for safe and smooth aircraft operation. This includes ensuring personal fitness and legality for duty, conducting pre-flight briefings, and liaising with co-pilots and dispatch teams to ensure crew preparedness and informed decision-making regarding flight details, aircraft status, and operational parameters.
Requirements
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Must hold an appropriate ATPL License.
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Must pass technical/psychometric assessments for pilots as per airline and civil aviation authority standards.
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Must pass medical fitness checks for pilots as per airline and civil aviation authority standards.
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Proficiency in aircraft systems.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations.
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Very good command of the English language; other local languages are an advantage.
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A minimum of 4000 flying hours.
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Airbus A320 experience is preferred.
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Experience with low-cost airlines is highly desirable.
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Acceptable industry knowledge in aircraft systems and operating procedures.
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Knowledge and exposure to handle delegated roles such as security or safety.
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Exposure to QA/Safety/Security/Audit procedures affecting Flight Operations.
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Capability to implement policies, procedures, and manuals as per approved standards and regulations.
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Ability to perform in a changing environment with heavy workload schedules and ad-hoc scenarios.
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Composed, self-confident, and focused, capable of handling emergencies and threats efficiently.
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Proven skills in data analysis, identifying pitfalls, and recommending cost-effective solutions.
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Cost-oriented with effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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High accuracy and attention to both results and details.
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Ability to employ technical expertise and interpersonal relations to support company objectives.
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Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.
Qualifications
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Formal qualification in safety and emergency response is essential; training in these areas is a requirement.
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Basic airport, security procedures, and regulations training is an advantage.
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Crew Resource Management Training is considered an advantage.
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Knowledge of IATA principles and standards relating to security is an advantage.