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Direct Entry Captain (JHB,HLA,CPT,DBN)

FlySafairZA

11 days ago

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Job title : Direct Entry Captain (JHB,HLA,CPT,DBN)

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 19, 2025

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Ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the aircraft in full compliance with aviation regulations, company policies, SOPs, and the Operations Manual (OM);

Exercise full command authority in operational decision-making, including the right to deny boarding or remove persons / cargo, always prioritising safety;

Conduct comprehensive pre-flight preparation, including aircraft inspections, weather analysis, route planning, and system checks;

Pilot and navigate the aircraft across all phases of flight, managing both normal and non-normal operations in coordination with ATC and crew;

Demonstrate technical proficiency and maintain high standards of flying skills to ensure operational efficiency and passenger safety;

Lead, coordinate, and support the flight crew, fostering teamwork, discipline, professionalism, and positive morale;

Communicate effectively with ATC, ground staff, dispatch, and passengers to ensure smooth operational flow and customer confidence;

Monitor aircraft performance, mass and balance, refuelling, and legal documentation to ensure compliance and continuous airworthiness;

Manage operational time pressures to achieve OnTime Performance (OTP) while maintaining safety as the overriding priority;

Represent the company with professionalism at all times, upholding high standards of conduct, discipline, and appearance.

Requirements

Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);

ATPL License (Essential);

Minimum of 5000 hours TT and 2000 PIC >

50T (Essential) OR;

5000 hours TT and 1000 PIC 737 or similar (Essential);

Must have recent experience (within the past 24 months) as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on a large commercial airliner operating under Part 121, such as a Boeing 737 or an equivalent type (e.g., Airbus) (Essential);

No existing medical conditions that will affect his / her role as Captain (Essential);

Ability to work irregular hours (Essential);

Willing to sign an Upgrade Training Bond (Essential);

Knowledge of Air Traffic Control Airspace and procedures;

Good knowledge of South African CARS and CATS;

Knowledge of Doc 8168;

Excellent knowledge of the Safair OM, Boeing SOP's - Normal & Non-Normal procedures.

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