Direct Entry Captain (JHB,HLA,CPT,DBN) Job at FlySafair

• Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Direct Entry Captain at our various bases in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Lanseria. The successful applicant will report to the Fleet Captain.

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Personal Attributes:

• 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.