Captain

Royal Jet; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A private aviation company based in the UAE is seeking an experienced Global 5000 Captain. The role involves ensuring passenger safety and comfort while operating the aircraft. Responsibilities include briefing passengers on safety procedures, supervising aircraft refueling, and maintaining compliance with operational protocols. Applicants must hold a GCAA license, have significant flying hours, and demonstrate strong communication and planning skills. VIP flight experience is preferred, along with a degree in Aviation or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of the airplane during flight time.
• Ensure passengers are briefed on emergency exits and safety equipment.
• Comply with operational procedures and checklists.
• Decide whether to accept an airplane with unserviceability.
• Supervise airplane refueling.
• Check airplane mass and balance before takeoff and landing.
• Ensure crew and passengers are secured during critical phases of flight.
• Carry valid documents and manuals throughout the flight.

Skills

FAA/JAA license holder or GCAA qualification

TRI/TRE

Valid type rating on Aircraft Type

5000 hours Total flying time

2500 hours in a multi-jet engine aircraft

1000 hours Minimum command on Type

Familiar with Company Operations Manual

Diploma in Aviation or Business Administration

Accident and violation free flying

Successful completion of the Command Course

Familiar with UAE and International air legislation

VIP flight experience

Strong verbal and written Communication skills

Strong planning and organizing skills

Knowledge in policies & procedures development

Meticulous attention to detail

Education

University Degree

Job description

Position: Global 5000 - Captain (Holding a valid GCAA License)

Job Purpose

Directly responsible for customer comfort while ensuring overall safety to conduct all the flights to which they are assigned too.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the safe operation of the airplane and safety of its occupants and cargo during flight time.
• Ensure that all passengers are briefed on the location of emergency exits and the location and use of relevant safety and emergency equipment.
• Ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with in accordance with the Operations Manual.
• Ensure that the weather forecast and reports for the proposed operating area and flight duration indicate that the flight may be conducted without infringing Company operating minimal.
• Agree whether or not to accept an airplane with un-serviceability allowed by the CDL or MEL.
• Ensure that the airplane and any required equipment is serviceable and that relevant emergency equipment is serviceable and ready for use.
• In the absence of qualified engineer ensure airplane refueling is supervised with particular attention being paid to the correct grade and amount of fuel; fuel water checks; fire safety precautions; checking fuel filter caps for security and correct replacement after refueling.
• Ensure that the airplane mass and balance is within the calculated limits for the operating conditions.
• Ensure that before takeoff and before landing the flight and cabin crew are properly secured in their allocated seats.
• Ensure that whenever the airplane is taxiing taking off or landing or whenever he considers it advisable (e.g. in turbulent conditions) all passengers are properly secured in their seats and all cabin baggage is stowed in the approved stowages.
• Ensure that the preflight inspection has been carried out.
• Ensure that the relevant documents and Manuals are carried and will remain valid throughout the flight or series of flights and be produced when requested to a person authorized by the Authority.
• Ensure that both crew members and passengers observe the restrictions on smoking. In addition ensure that no person smokes in cargo compartment and/or other areas where cargo iscarried which is not stored in flame resistant containers or covered by flame resistant canvas.
• Ensure regular and effective communication between other department(s).
• Ensure that the organizations approach to data protection security and retention complies with best practice and that policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
• To develop continuously improve and implement the organizations approach to risk management.

Skills

• FAA/JAA license holder or holding a GCAA qualificationPreferred.
• TRI/TRE Preferred.
• Valid type rating on Aircraft Type.
• 5000 hours Total flying time.
• 2500 hours in a multi-jet engine aircraft.
• 1000 hours (Minimum command on Type or * equivalent as PIC).
• Familiar with such provisions of the Company Operations Manual as necessary to fulfill his function.
• Academic/Preferably holds Diploma in Aviation or Business Administration Preferred educated to a University Degree
• Accident and violation free flying
• Successful completion of the Command Course.
• Familiar with relevant UAE and International air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures.
• VIP flight experience.
• Strong verbal and written Communication skills
• Strong planning organizing and integration skills
• Strong knowledge in the development and implementation of policies & procedures.
• Strong organizational commitment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Required Experience

Exec