Title
First Officer
Department Flight Operations
Reports to Director Flight Operations & Nominated Person Flight Operations
Job Purpose
Overall Purpose of Position
The First Officer is responsible to the Commander. His/her primary role is to assist the Commander in the safe and efficient conduct of the flight. In the event of the incapacitation of the Commander, the First Officer will assume command.
The position is accountable to the Director Flight Operations & Nominated Person Flight Operations.
Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Assist the Commander as requested, in all duties relating to the flight;
Act as second in command to lead, control and the manage all members of the crew and passengers; be ready, in the event of incapacitation of the Commander and during the temporary absence of the commander from the aircraft, to assume command and take over the responsibilities of the commander. For this reason, the Co-Pilot must be also familiar with duties and responsibilities of the Commander;
Support the Commander in the maintenance of a proper standard of crew discipline, conduct and personal appearance. Maintain a high personal standard of discipline, conduct and appearance as a representative of the Company;
Always present a good personal appearance and his uniform is worn strictly in accordance with Air Malta policy;
Carry out such duties concerning the flight, in accordance with company SOPs relating to the specific aircraft type and as are allocated to him by the Commander;
As a crewmember, must ensure that he: o Operates in accordance with all legal requirements including but not limited to the Company approved FTLs and Rest Scheme, aircraft and Company established limitations;
o Operates with a valid license, type rating and instrument rating;
o Operates with a valid medical certificate and to report to the DFO CPF and Crew Scheduling if an Operational Multi-crew Limitation endorsement has been entered in his medical certificate;
o Operates to those airports where he is qualified and authorized. o Other duties and responsibilities as listed in the company Operations Manual
Self-improvement
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments
Working Conditions
As per respective Collective Agreement
Communications and Working Relationships:
Within the Company: Flight Operations
Flight Training Section
Captains and First Officers
Outside the Company: Relevant external entities
Reports to: Director Flight Operations & Nominated Person Flight Operations
Personal Specifications
Education and Experience:
EASA Part-FCL Air Transport Pilot Licence (frozen ATPL also accepted) and current Instrument.
Date of last flight within the past 24 months.
Class 1 Medical Certificate issued in accordance with EASA Part-Med
ICAO level 4 proficiency or better in the English Language
MATSEC Ordinary Level pass minimum at level 5 in 6 subjects including Maltese.
MATSEC Advanced Level pass minimum at level 5, in any subject.
Candidates must be prepared to undergo a comprehensive selection process, as per the company’s Operations Manuals, which will include but not limited to a psychological assessment, and a full medical examination.
Jobsplus permit number: 266/2023