Vacancy title:
Pilot in Command / Captain

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Jambojet

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 26 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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.

Know-How:

• Technical Knowledge: Proficient in aircraft operation, navigation, and emergency procedures.
• Management Skills: Strong leadership, decision-making, and operational planning skills.
• Human Relations Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing crew and enhancing passenger experience.
• Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of aviation regulations, safety standards, and operational procedures.

Problem Solving:

• Thinking Environment: Work in a dynamic and high-pressure environment, requiring rapid response to changing flight conditions and operational challenges, along with swift assessment and decision-making.
• Thinking Challenge: Balancing safety, operational efficiency, and customer service excellence in a complex and regulated environment.

Accountability:

• Freedom to Act: High level of autonomy in conducting flights and making operational control decisions, including responding to emergencies within the framework of regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Magnitude: Directly responsible for the safety, security, and comfort of passengers and crew, as well as the efficient operation of the aircraft.
• Impact of Decisions: Decisions have a critical impact on flight safety, operational efficiency, and company reputation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) required.
• Experience: Extensive flying experience as a qualified Pilot in Command (PIC) on type, as stipulated in the Operations Manual, with a clean accident/incident record.
• Certifications: Holder of a valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and Instrument Rating, with comprehensive Crew Resource Management (CRM) training, and current medical fitness certification as required by aviation authorities. Relevant aviation and safety certifications are also essential.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Jambojet on docs.google.com to apply

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