Role Purpose Statement:
Under
the general direction and guidance of the Chief Pilot, the Pilot in Command
(Captain) is responsible for the ultimate safety, security, and efficient
operation of the aircraft. This role includes commanding flights in compliance
with all aviation regulations and company policies, while ensuring the
well-being of all crew members, passengers, and cargo, and upholding the
highest standards of customer service.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of all crew members,
passengers, and cargo onboard, maintaining responsibility for passenger
safety from boarding to deplaning.
- Exercise authority to secure aircraft
safety, issue necessary commands, and make decisions regarding the
carriage of passengers and cargo.
- Take necessary actions in emergencies,
deviating from standard procedures if required for safety.
- Plan and supervise company flights in
accordance with legal, company policies, and procedures to ensure safe,
efficient, and economical operations.
- Maintain familiarity with international
air legislation, aviation practices, and company operations manual,
ensuring compliance.
- Oversee the aircraft and equipment to
ensure serviceability, supervise refuelling, confirm mass and balance
within limits, and decide on the acceptability of aircraft
unserviceability, applying greater safety margins when necessary.
- Confirm that aircraft performance allows
for the safe completion of the proposed flight, and ensure crew and
passengers are secured during critical flight phases.
- Ensure passengers are briefed on
emergency exits and safety equipment and that all operational procedures
and checklists are followed.
- Ensure necessary documents and manuals
are valid and carried throughout the flight, and conduct pre-flight
inspections.
- Ensure compliance with maintenance
procedures when away from base and maintain continuous communication
during flights.
- Uphold company values to ensure customer
satisfaction and monitor crew performance, maintaining high discipline and
morale.
- Notify authorities of any accidents or
incidents, and enter all known or suspected defects in the aircraft
technical logbook.
- Furnish reports pertaining to flights for
management actions and ensure implementation of safety, security, and
emergency standards at all times.
- Responsible for the journey logbook, the
general declaration, and ensuring all crew members perform duties required
for safe aircraft operation.
Experience:
To
qualify for the role of Pilot in Command at Jambojet, the following
requirements must be fulfilled at the time of application:
- Kenyan citizen,
- A valid ATPL/Instrument Rating
- Minimum of 4,000 total flight hours with
at least 2000 P1 on aircraft weighing 20 tonnes or above
- Type rating on Dash 8-400 is an added
advantage.
How To Apply