Captain

The role involves piloting assigned flights in strict compliance with the Airline Operational Manual and relevant civil aviation authority regulations. The pilot is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, security, and operational efficiency throughout each flight. This includes leading and coordinating with flight and cabin crew, managing emergencies and unexpected situations effectively, and maintaining control to guarantee successful flight performance and uphold the airline’s positive corporate image.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate the assigned aircraft according to scheduled flight plans, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort as the ultimate authority during flights.
- Adhere strictly to the Airline’s Operations Manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring all procedures are followed to maintain safe and smooth flight operations.
- Ensure timely attendance, proper grooming, fitness, and legal compliance of self and flight crew. Conduct thorough pre-flight briefings to communicate flight details and continuously verify that briefings are properly executed before each operational step.
- Coordinate with co-pilots and the Dispatch Team to prepare flight and cabin crew by sharing critical information such as aircraft technical status, route options, weather conditions, fuel requirements, and role distribution.
- Optimize fuel usage within safety limits as outlined in the Operations Manual to ensure efficient flight performance.
- Oversee safety, security, fuel, and transit checks before, during, and after flights, directing crew responses to any irregularities and determining escalation when necessary.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Engineers and relevant support teams to verify aircraft technical status, address defects or issues promptly, and ensure airworthiness before departure.
- Ensure all required documentation and technical logs are accurately completed and compliant with airline and regulatory standards, including technical logbooks, journey records, boarding sheets, and reports.
- Maintain and enforce compliance with the Airline Operations Manual among flight crew, ensuring it is up to date, understood, and distributed appropriately.
- Stay informed about legal requirements from civil aviation authorities, aircraft manufacturers, and other relevant regulatory bodies affecting flight operations and crew.
- Perform additional ground-based duties such as Safety Officer or Security Officer as assigned, following the provisions of the Airline’s Operations Manual.

Required Qualifications

- Valid ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) is mandatory.
- Successful completion of technical and psychometric assessments in line with airline and civil aviation authority standards.
- Medical fitness certification as required for pilots by the airline and regulatory bodies.
- Formal training in safety and emergency response; additional qualifications are advantageous.
- Proficiency in aircraft systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations.
- Excellent command of the English language; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum of 4,000 flight hours, preferably on Airbus A320 aircraft.
- Experience working with low-cost carriers is highly desirable.
- Solid industry knowledge of aircraft systems and operational procedures.
- Exposure to safety, security, quality assurance, and audit processes related to flight operations.
- Ability to implement policies, procedures, and manuals according to approved standards and regulations.
- Demonstrated capability to work effectively under pressure in dynamic environments with heavy workloads and ad-hoc situations.
- Calm, confident, and focused demeanor with proven emergency and threat management skills.
- Strong analytical skills for data evaluation, problem identification, and cost-effective solution recommendation.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and results.
- Effective interpersonal skills to support organizational objectives and contribute to business strategy and KPIs.