ExecuJet is currently seeking a suitably qualified Captain to fill a vacancy within our operations division for a position based out of our Cape Town Facility (South Africa).
The main objective of the position is setting and maintaining operational standards for a private operation.
Key responsibilities
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Assume responsibility for the operation of the aircraft from the time of boarding until handing over to authorised personnel or when aircraft is parked, locked and sealed.
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Ensure that the safe operation of the aircraft is in accordance with the regulations and procedures.
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Decide whether to accept the assigned aircraft subject to maintenance defects as allowed by the approved MEL.
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Ensure that all operational policies, procedures, and checklists are complied with in accordance with International Standard and Recommended Practices and Procedures including flight and duty limitations.
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Ensure that the pre-flight inspection has been carried out and that the correct type of fuel and oil are loaded in the correct quantity to meet the regulatory and company requirements.
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Ensure that all passengers are briefed on the location of emergency exits and the location and use of relevant safety and emergency equipment.
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Ensure that no person is carried in the aircraft who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that the safety of the aircraft or its occupants is likely to be endangered.
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Must not permit any crew member to perform any activity during take-off, initial climb, final approach, and landing except those duties required for the safe operation of the aircraft.
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Ensure that abnormal or emergency situations requiring the application of part or all of abnormal or emergency procedures, and simulation of IMC by artificial means, are not simulated during air transport flights.
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Ensure that the technical log/flight folio is completed.
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Ensure that a flight data recorder is not disabled, switched off or erased during flight nor permit recorded data to be erased after flight in the event of an accident or incident subject to mandatory reporting.
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Ensure that the relevant required documents, including all passengers and crew are carried on board the aircraft and will remain valid for the duration of the flight or the series of flights.
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Ensure that a weather briefing is obtained prior to flight operations, that a detailed ATC flight plan has been filed, that the aircraft is loaded in compliance with applicable weight and balance limitations and that the C of G falls within the limits of the Flight Manual for the aircraft during take-off, en-route, and the landing phases.
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Ensure that all forms and documentation applicable to the flight, as required by the company, have been completed, and shall ensure that all required checklists, aircraft flight manual, flight folio, defect sheets, pertinent aeronautical charts and applicable equipment are on board the aircraft and serviceable.
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Ensure sign-on with authorization sheet and ensure that in the event of operations away from base, that applicable contact details are made available to flight operations and that the crew is contactable.
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Training, checking and managing of aircrew.
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Assist with ad-hoc duties as assigned by the relevant manager.
Educational:
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Matric/Grade 12 or similar
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Possess a valid SACAA ATPL
Experience:
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Clear understanding of Part 91/135/121 operations with a min of 5 years’ experience in the Aircraft Commercial Field and Corporate/Business Aviation.
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Clear understanding of international and local regulations.
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3000 hours total time, 1000 multi-engine jet PIC, Turbo Prop 1000 , 50 hours on type (Min)
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Current and proficient on PC12, BE 200, PC24
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Experience in general and people management practices