Fixed Wing Senior First Officer

Aloula Aviation | الأولى للطيران; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional aviation company in Dammam is seeking a pilot responsible for operating flights in compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline and at least 8 years of experience, including a minimum of 3000 hours of flight time. Responsibilities include ensuring safety through pre-flight inspections, mentoring First Officers, and adhering to flight procedures. This role offers a full-time employment opportunity in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience required.
• At least 3000 hours of flight time in a special field.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in assigned airplane per Flight Operation Manual.
• Conduct inspections to ensure aircraft air-worthiness.
• Mentor new First Officers in assigned airplane.
• Obtain flight clearance and clear with Customs and Immigration.

Skills

Flight operation compliance

Aircraft inspections

Mentorship

Communication skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or Technical Discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in assigned airplane in compliance with Flight Operation Manual & other duties as may be assigned by Chief Pilot or Fleet Captain.
• Responsible for complete knowledge of operating procedures in assigned airplane.
• Conducts interior and pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft air-worthiness, to include aircraft log, time on engines, time on aircraft and maintenance work performed.
• Mentors new First Officer in his assigned airplane to help him improve and develop his skills.
• Checks personally, or with the First Officer, to ensure all manifests and documents are properly completed, passengers are accounted for and cargo is loaded and secured for the flight.
• Checks all instruments, engines and communications equipment prior to the flight.
• Obtains flight clearance and clears with Customs and Immigration officials.
• Checks weather reports and ensures safe weather conditions for the route, cancelling flight if safe conditions do not exist.
• Makes a final check after engines are started and requests/obtains clearance for take-off.
• Pilots the aircraft in accordance with established and well recognized airman procedures and ICAO/GACA/FAA Rules & Regulations.
• Provides technical supervision to the First Officer to ensure functions are performed in accordance with established procedures i.e. Manifests, trip reports, flight log.
• Maintains continuous radio communications with appropriate control facilities, making required position and weather reports while receiving changes/amendments to the flight plan and requesting/receiving landing clearance.
• Checks the safety and comfort of the passengers and ensures that the aircraft is being operated in compliance with established FAA, Company and Department Operating and Safety Regulations.
• Completes all assigned courses as required by the Training Unit or Fleet Captain.
• Clears through Customs & Immigration and secures the aircraft.
• Ensures that cargo is released and passengers are properly disembarked from the aircraft, while keeping proper record entries.
• Arranges/Directs the refueling, servicing and security of aircraft while away from home base.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor in Engineering or Technical Discipline

Knowledge and Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: 08; Special Field Experience Min 3000hrs flight time

Employment Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Airlines and Aviation