Captain Test

Jobs2Web; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs2Web seeks an experienced pilot to operate assigned flights in the UAE. You will ensure safety, efficiency and passenger comfort while coordinating with crew, dispatch and maintenance teams.

The role requires 4000 flight hours (Airbus 320 preferred), and adherence to the Airline Operations Manual and civil aviation authority standards. Expect rigorous safety and emergency response training, plus strong English communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• ATPL license holder with valid medical fitness.
• Pass technical/psychometric assessment per standards.
• Medical fitness check-up required per standards.
• Safety and emergency response training required.
• Basic airport security procedures training advantageous.
• CRM training advantageous.
• IATA security standards advantageous.
• Proficient in aircraft systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Fly the assigned aircraft per schedules and flight plans with aircraft during flights.
• Lead and coordinate flight crew ensuring safety and efficiency, handling emergencies.
• Coordinate with co-pilots and dispatch before each flight with required information.
• Monitor fuel efficiency and ensure safe operation in line with manuals.
• Ensure compliance with Airline Operations Manual and civil aviation regulations.
• Maintain required documents and technical logs per regulations.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and airline policies.
• Take on additional duties such as Safety/Security Officer when directed.

Skills

Aircraft systems

Microsoft Office

English language

Communication skills

Technical writing

Presentations

Education

ATPL License

Job description

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To conduct assigned flights in accordance with the detailed provisions of the Airline Operational Manual and in compliance with the respective civil aviation authority related regulations. He/she must ensure ultimate safety, security, and efficiency are achieved throughout all operated flights; supports and guides the flight/cabin crew, handle emergencies and ad-hoc scenarios effectively, and takes control over the flight to ensure successful performance and positive corporate image

• 1. Flies the assigned aircraft from one destination to another in accordance with the given schedules and approved flight plans; carries his/her duties and acts as the ultimate responsible for the aircraft during the assigned flights taking into account the following key factors, in order of priority:
  • i. Safety
  • ii. Efficiency
  • iii. Passenger comfort
• 2. Ensures that assigned flights are conducted in accordance with the detailed provisions of the Airline’s Operations Manual and regulations. At all times, implements, monitors and maintains the procedures necessary to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the aircraft undertaken.
• 3. Ensures timely attendance, proper grooming, fitness and legality of self and Flight Crew for the assigned flights. Conducts pre- flight “Briefing” to ensure members are acknowledged with flight details; continuously ensures briefing is properly done prior to each action as per the adopted procedures.
• 4. Liaises with co-pilots (First Officer and Second Officer) and Dispatch Team prior to each flight ensuring flight/cabin crew members are well prepared and provided with required information, this includes aircraft technical status, route preferences, weather, fuel, weight, distribution of roles, etc.
• 5. Ensures, within the safety constraints as detailed in the relevant sections of the Airline’s Operations Manual, that the aircraft is flown so as to make most efficient and effective use of fuel during the flight.
• 6. Ensures the required safety, security, fuel, and transit checks are carried for each flight by the Flight/Cabin assigned crew members before, during and post each flight. Takes necessary action and directs the crew on how to react in case of safety or security irregularities; decides on escalations if needed.
• 7. Cooperates with the Maintenance Engineers to confirm the aircraft technical status and ensure its suitability to fly; seeks the support of MCC and MROs to raise possible concerns and identify any defects or technical issues; implements the rectification or corrective measure immediately where applicable.
• 8. Makes sure all the needed documents and technical logs are loaded with necessary accurate data as per the Airline and civil aviation authority regulations and adopted procedures. This includes the technical logbook, journey book, boarding sheets, reports, etc.
• 9. Ensures that the Airline Operations Manual is distributed, accounted for, maintained, kept up to date, understood and complied with by Flight Crew.
• 10. Keeps himself/herself up-to-date with the legal requirements of the different regulatory bodies such as, civil aviation authority, Airbus Company and any other relevant regulatory body relating to flights and Flight Crew.
• 11. Undertakes additional, ground based tasks such as Safety Officer or Security Officer, as directed by the line manager and in accordance with the provisions of Part A of the Airline’s Operations Manual.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Appropriate ATPL License is a must.
• He/she must pass the technical/psychometric assessment for Pilots as per the Airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
• He/she must pass the Medical Fitness check-up carried for the Pilots as per the Airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
• Training in safety and emergency response is essential – a formal qualification is an advantage.
• Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations training is an advantage.
• Crew Resources Management Training is considered an advantage.
• IATA principles & standards relating to security is an advantage.
• Proficient in Aircraft systems, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Very good in written and verbal communication skills, Technical reports writing, presentations, etc.
• Very good in English Language (other local languages in country of employment are an advantage)

Work Experience

• He/she must have completed a minimum of 4000 hours of flying an aircraft, Airbus 320 is preferred.
• Experience with low-cost airline is highly desirable.
• Possesses acceptable industry knowledge in aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• He/she must possess needed knowledge and exposure to handle any other role delegated to him/her such as security or safety related roles as required by the Airline and respective civil aviation authority regulations.
• Exposure to QA/Safety/Security/Audit procedures and practices related to and affecting Flight Operations.
• Capable of implementing policies, procedures, and manuals as per approved standards and regulations.
• Capable to perform in a changing environment with heavy work-load schedules and ad-hoc scenarios.
• Composed, self-confident and focused, capable of handling emergencies and threats with efficiency.
• Proven skills in analysing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• High accuracy and attention to both results and details.
• Employs technical expertise and interpersonal relations to support company’s objectives.
• Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.