Captain (BBJ Fleet)

Job Purpose

Directly responsible for customer comfort while ensuring safe conduct of flights to which they are assigned too.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the safe operation of the airplane and the safety of its occupants and cargo during flight time.
• Ensure that all passengers are briefed on the location of emergency exits and the location and use of relevant safety and emergency equipment.
• Ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with, in accordance with the Operations Manual.
• Ensure that the weather forecast and reports for the proposed operating area and flight duration indicate that the flight may be conducted without infringing Company operating minima.
• Decide whether or not to accept an airplane with unserviceability allowed by the CDL or MEL.
• Ensure that the airplane and any required equipment is serviceable and that relevant emergency equipment is serviceable and ready for use.
• In the absence of a qualified engineer, ensure airplane refueling is supervised with particular attention being paid to the correct grade and amount of fuel; fuel water checks; fire safety precautions; checking fuel filter caps for security and correct replacement after refueling.
• Ensure that before take‐ off and before landing the flight and cabin crew are properly secured in their allocated seats.
• Ensure that the pre‐ flight inspection has been carried out.
• Ensure that the relevant documents and Manuals are carried and will remain valid throughout the flight or series of flights and be produced, when requested, to a person authorized by the Authority.
• Ensure that both crew members and passengers observe the restrictions on smoking. In addition, ensure that no person smokes in the cargo compartment and/or other areas where cargo is carried which is not stored in flame-resistant containers or covered by flame-resistant canvas.
  
  

Requirements and Qualifications 

• Familiar with such provisions of the Company Operations Manual as necessary to fulfil his function.
• Academic/Preferably holds Diploma in Aviation or Business Administration, preferred educated to a University Degree.
• FAA/JAA licenses.
• ATPL and Valid type rating on Aircraft Type
• 5000 Minimum Flight Hours in total.
• 2500 Minimum Multi-Engine Jet flight hours
• 1000 Hours (Minimum Command on Type)
• Accident and violation-free flying
• Airline Transport Pilot License Acceptable to GCAA
• Successful completion of the Command Course
• Valid Instrument Rating
• Valid Recurrent Checks
• Class 1 Medical
• Familiar with relevant UAE and International air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures.
• English Language Proficiency
• VIP flight experience

Competencies

• Strong planning, organizing, and integration skills.
• Strong knowledge in the development and implementation of policies & procedures.
• Strong organizational commitment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.