Job Title: Aircraft Commander
CAC is seeking a qualified and professional Aircraft Commander to join our flight operations team. The Commander holds full responsibility and authority for the safe conduct of flight operations, including the safety of the crew, aircraft, cargo, and supernumeraries. As the official representative of CAC on-board, the Commander ensures strict adherence to standing regulations, international air legislation, and agreed-upon aviation practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain full authority and oversight of the crew during the entire duty period, including periods away from the home base.
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Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with established restrictions and perform thorough crew briefings.
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Determine and confirm aircraft airworthiness prior to flight, including reviewing ATL, MEL, and CDL documentation.
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Exercise authority to accept or reject the aircraft based on maintenance status and airworthiness.
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Conduct comprehensive preflight inspections (exterior and interior) as defined in the Operations Manual.
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Ensure all fuel, mass, balance, and performance requirements are met for the safe completion of each flight.
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Manage cabin safety, including briefing supernumeraries, ensuring emergency equipment accessibility, and confirming exits are unobstructed.
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Monitor weather conditions, runway status, and aerodrome operating minima to ensure safe departure and arrival.
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Report hazardous weather or flight conditions to the appropriate air traffic services (ATS) unit.
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Maintain the integrity of flight recorders and adhere to company safety reporting systems.
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Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, discipline, and appearance.
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Adhere to all Flight Time Limitations (FTL) and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for the position of Commander, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Hold a valid EASA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011.
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Hold a valid Class I Medical Certificate and a valid Instrument Rating (IR).
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Minimum of 5,000 hours total flight time.
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For Type Rated Candidates:
Minimum 2,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on a medium/heavy jet, with at least 500 hours on type as Commander or on a Boeing Heavy Jet.
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For Non-Type Rated Candidates:
Minimum 6,000 hours total flight time and 3,000 hours PIC on a medium/heavy jet.
Experience
Minimum experience requirements may be subject to review and adjustment by the NP Flight Operations and NP Crew Training, based on the quality and nature of the candidate's flight experience (e.g., long-haul vs. short-haul, stick time vs. augmented crew time). Any such adjustments must be formally agreed upon and documented with the Compliance Monitoring Manager.