First Officer

Lux Aviation; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,069 - 367,242; Full time

Job summary

Lux Aviation is seeking a First Officer Global 8000 based in Dubai, UAE. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities including ensuring the aircraft's operational compliance and safety, assisting the PIC with flight paperwork, and maintaining high standards of presentation.

The ideal candidate must hold an ATPL with a current Type Rating and have extensive flying experience, including multi-engine and jet time. The role demands fluency in English and the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have 1,500 hours total time including 1,000 hours multi-engine time.
• Must have 500 hours jet time and 200 hours time on type.
• Corporate/Business Aviation background required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with PIC and lead commander on operational issues.
• Responsible for aircraft according to EJME Private Operations Manual.
• Ensure aircraft is airworthy and compliant with regulations.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Team player

Professional

Flexible

Proactive

Education

ATPL with current Type Rating

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ExecuJet delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine open and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues. ExecuJet Middle East is currently seeking a First Officer Global 8000 to fill a vacancy within our Flight Operations division for a position based out of Dubai, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with PIC
• Lead Commander and passengers when an aircraft defect or other operational issue may affect the aircraft's schedule
• Be responsible for the aircraft in accordance with EJME Private Operations Manual depending on aircraft registry, including but not limited to Operations, FDP and Safety
• Ensure that the aircraft is operated in accordance with EJME COM or POM depending on aircraft registry, including SOPs
• Be familiar with company Operational Instructions and Crew Memos, as well as Civil Aviation regulations for which the aircraft is registered, and operate accordingly
• Assist the PIC with aircraft paperwork to ensure it is in order before departure
• Assist the PIC to ensure aircraft is airworthy before departure
• Carry out duties concerning the flight in accordance with company SOPs, including procedures, limitations, and performance relating to AC type as are located by the commander
• Confirm safe navigation of the aircraft, maintaining continuous independent check of geographical position and safe terrain clearance
• Create a safe and professional environment on‑board with emphasis on good CRM
• Ensure that passengers' travel documents are correct before departure
• Support the PIC in passenger safety briefings if requested
• Brief passengers on journey time, en‑route weather, possible delays and anything else pertinent to the flight if delegated by the PIC
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of discipline and presentability for the crew, ensuring the crew does not damage ExecuJet Middle East's reputation or image
• Report any fault, failure, malfunction, defect, abnormalities, events, incidents or accidents which may affect airworthiness or safe operation of the aircraft, including emergency systems, via the correct channels
• Report to the commander any incident that may or could endanger the safety of the operation
• Comply with all FTL and rest requirements applicable
• Obtain information/explanation from commander when necessary to enable co‑pilot to fulfil his function
• Verify EFB synchronization of both EFBs prior to the flight
• Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations, and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business in which you are involved
• Note that these duties are indicative of the role, are not exhaustive, and may change to meet the company's business objectives from time to time as required by your manager

Qualifications

• ATPL with current Type Rating
• 1,500 hours total time
• 1,000 hours multi‑engine time
• 500 hours jet time
• 200 hours time on type
• Corporate/Business Aviation background
• Fluency in written and spoken English (additional languages would be advantageous)
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Professional
• Flexible
• Team player / works well without supervision
• Works well under pressure
• Proactive