
Direct Entry Captain (JHB,HLA,CPT,DBN)
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the aircraft in full compliance with aviation regulations, company policies, SOPs, and the Operations Manual (OM);
- Exercise full command authority in operational decision-making, including the right to deny boarding or remove persons/cargo, always prioritising safety;
- Conduct comprehensive pre-flight preparation, including aircraft inspections, weather analysis, route planning, and system checks;
- Pilot and navigate the aircraft across all phases of flight, managing both normal and non-normal operations in coordination with ATC and crew;
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and maintain high standards of flying skills to ensure operational efficiency and passenger safety;
- Lead, coordinate, and support the flight crew, fostering teamwork, discipline, professionalism, and positive morale;
- Communicate effectively with ATC, ground staff, dispatch, and passengers to ensure smooth operational flow and customer confidence;
- Monitor aircraft performance, mass and balance, refuelling, and legal documentation to ensure compliance and continuous airworthiness;
- Manage operational time pressures to achieve OnTime Performance (OTP) while maintaining safety as the overriding priority;
- Represent the company with professionalism at all times, upholding high standards of conduct, discipline, and appearance.
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- ATPL License (Essential);
- Minimum of 5000 hours TT and 2000 PIC >50T (Essential) OR;
- 5000 hours TT and 1000 PIC 737 or similar (Essential);
- Must have recent experience (within the past 24 months) as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on a large commercial airliner operating under Part 121, such as a Boeing 737 or an equivalent type (e.g., Airbus) (Essential);
- No existing medical conditions that will affect his/her role as Captain (Essential);
- Ability to work irregular hours (Essential);
- Willing to sign an Upgrade Training Bond (Essential);
- Knowledge of Air Traffic Control Airspace and procedures;
- Good knowledge of South African CARS and CATS;
- Knowledge of Doc 8168;
- Excellent knowledge of the Safair OM, Boeing SOP's - Normal & Non-Normal procedures.
- Professional;
- High integrity;
- Reliable and dependable;
- Flexible and adaptable;
- Committed to customer service;
- High safety priority;
- Excellent Situational awareness;
- Positive attitude;
- Team player;
- Assertive
- Excellent Communication Skills;
- Leadership & Crew Management skills;
- Mentoring skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Immaculate time keeping;
- Good decision-making skills;
- Workload Management.
- Email applications will not be accepted;
- Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
- Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
- Not to proceed with this vacancy;
- To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.