Captain / Airline Pilot
Job Purpose
The Captain is responsible for conducting assigned flights in strict accordance with the Airline Operations Manual and relevant civil aviation authority regulations. The role requires ensuring the highest standards of safety, security, and operational efficiency throughout all flights. The Captain provides leadership and guidance to the flight and cabin crew, effectively manages emergencies and unexpected situations, and maintains overall control of the flight to ensure successful performance and uphold a positive corporate image.
Key Responsibilities
- Operates assigned aircraft between destinations according to schedules and approved flight plans. Acts as the ultimate authority and is responsible for the aircraft during assigned flights, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort in that order.
- Ensures all assigned flights adhere to the detailed provisions of the Airline’s Operations Manual and applicable regulations, continuously implementing, monitoring, and maintaining procedures for safe and smooth aircraft operations.
- Ensures timely attendance, professional presentation, physical fitness, and legal compliance for themselves and the flight crew for assigned duties. Conducts thorough pre-flight briefings and ensures proper briefing precedes each action as per established procedures.
- Collaborates closely with co-pilots (First Officer and Second Officer) and the Dispatch Team before each flight to ensure flight and cabin crew members are well-prepared and informed, including details on aircraft technical status, route preferences, weather conditions, fuel requirements, weight distribution, and role assignments.
- Manages aircraft operation to optimize fuel efficiency during flight, within the safety constraints outlined in the Airline’s Operations Manual.
- Oversees required safety, security, fuel, and transit checks performed by assigned flight and cabin crew members before, during, and after each flight. Takes necessary action and directs the crew's response to safety or security irregularities, escalating issues as required.
- Works with Maintenance Engineers to confirm the aircraft's technical status and suitability for flight. Liaises with MCC and MROs to address concerns, identify defects, and implement rectification or corrective measures promptly.
- Ensures all necessary documents and technical logs, including the technical logbook and journey book, are accurately completed and loaded in compliance with Airline and civil aviation authority regulations and adopted procedures.
- Ensures the Airline Operations Manual is distributed, accounted for, maintained, kept current, understood, and complied with by all Flight Crew.
- Remains current with the legal requirements of relevant regulatory bodies, including civil aviation authorities and aircraft manufacturers, pertaining to flight operations and flight crew.
- May undertake additional ground-based responsibilities, such as Safety Officer or Security Officer, as directed by management and in accordance with the Airline’s Operations Manual.
Qualifications & Skills
- Appropriate Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) is mandatory.
- Must successfully pass technical and psychometric assessments for pilots according to Airline and civil aviation authority standards.
- Must pass the medical fitness examination for pilots as per Airline and civil aviation authority standards.
- Training in safety and emergency response is essential; a formal qualification is an advantage.
- Basic training in Airport and security procedures and regulations is an advantage.
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training is considered an advantage.
- Knowledge of IATA principles and standards relating to security is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Aircraft systems and Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Possesses very good written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations.
- Very good command of the English Language is essential; proficiency in other local languages relevant to the country of employment is an advantage.
Work Experience & Attributes
- A minimum of 4000 hours of flying experience is required, with preference for Airbus 320 experience.
- Experience with a low-cost airline is highly desirable.
- Possesses sound industry knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures.
- Requires necessary knowledge and exposure to handle delegated roles such as security or safety functions as required by Airline and civil aviation authority regulations.
- Exposure to Quality Assurance, Safety, Security, and Audit procedures and practices relevant to Flight Operations is beneficial.
- Capable of implementing policies, procedures, and manuals according to approved standards and regulations.
- Able to perform effectively in a dynamic environment with demanding schedules and manage ad-hoc situations.
- Demonstrates composure, self-confidence, and focus, capable of handling emergencies and threats with efficiency.
- Proven skills in data analysis, identifying challenges, and recommending cost-effective solutions.
- Is cost-oriented, possessing effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Exhibits high accuracy and attention to both results and details.
- Utilizes technical expertise and interpersonal skills to support the company's objectives.
- Demonstrates the ability to contribute effectively towards business strategy and achieve set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Applications are welcome from both Egyptians and non-Egyptians.