Air Tanzania | BD-500 Captain

Experienced Airline Captain

Join a dynamic and growing airline dedicated to operational excellence and passenger satisfaction. We are seeking highly skilled and experienced aviation professionals to serve as an Airline Captain, upholding our rigorous standards for safety, efficiency, and exceptional service.

Minimum Entry Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a minimum of 3,500 flying hours, holding a valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
• A minimum of 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) on aircraft with a minimum takeoff weight of 20 tons is required, coupled with a demonstrated record of excellent performance.
• Applicants must hold a current type rating on one of the following aircraft: B767, B787, B737, A220, Q400, or Q300.
• A valid Class One Medical Certificate is essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are critical for this role.
• Applicants must achieve ICAO English Proficiency Level 4 or above.
• International applicants (non-Tanzanians) are highly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Airline Captain will be entrusted with crucial responsibilities, ensuring the highest standards of flight operations:

• Commanding the aircraft, ensuring the utmost safety and comfort of all passengers throughout every flight.
• Maintaining the highest standards of discipline, appearance, uniformity, and punctuality among their Co-pilots and Cabin Crew.
• Actively working to achieve commercial objectives for each flight, optimizing revenue load for the Company whenever safety is not compromised.
• Thoroughly briefing on Flight Plans, NOTAMs, Fleet Notices, Weather, and all pertinent documentation and service items relevant to their flight.
• Verifying that aircraft loading procedures are strictly followed in accordance with established guidelines.
• Promptly reporting all incidents and accidents.
• Ensuring all required on-board documents and certificates are available and valid.
• Reporting any flight delays promptly.
• Accepting and signing for diplomatic mail and precious cargo, supervising its secure stowage, and overseeing its handover at destinations.
• Maintaining a safe and secure working environment, fully compliant with relevant legislative and industry requirements.
• Conducting audits, reviews, and reporting on service delivery to monitor compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Ground Handling Agents (GHAs).
• Overseeing administrative processes to ensure the integrity and accuracy of both manual and computerized data processing.
• Accurately recording all flight movements as per company requirements.
• Performing any other official duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Terms and Conditions

For Tanzanian nationals, a ten (10) year contract is offered, accompanied by an attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits in line with the ATCL Salary Structure and Incentive Scheme.

General Conditions for Applicants

1. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the ATCL Recruitment Portal by using the following address: https://recruitment.atcl.co.tz. This link is also accessible via the Air Tanzania website.
2. Applicants are required to upload a duly signed letter for consideration, addressed to the Managing Director & CEO, Air Tanzania Company Limited, P.O. Box 543, Dar es Salaam.
3. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) is mandatory.
4. Certified copies of all academic certificates (including secondary school and birth certificates) and other relevant professional certificates must be provided. Applicants who have studied outside Tanzania must have their certificates approved by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or the National Examination Council (NECTA).
5. The application must include the names and contact addresses of at least two reputable referees.
6. Reliable contact information, including an email address and telephone number, must be provided.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
8. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
9. Misrepresentation of qualifications or any other information provided in the application shall warrant legal consequences.
10. Applications must be received within 14 days from the initial date of this announcement.