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Captain – Thornybush Air Services

Job Description

About this role

As the Captain for Thornybush Air Services you will be responsible for leading safe and efficient charter flights for Thornybush. You will work with your First Officer, the Commercial Team, and the Aviation Manager.

Responsibilities

What you will do

Oversight to include (but not limited to):

  • Oversee and, when required, conduct rigorous flight planning including weight and balance, fuel management, routing, and meteorological risk assessments
  • Pre-Flight Planning
  • Aircraft Inspection
  • Weight and Balancing
  • Oversee and, when required, conduct passenger safety
  • Strict adherence to SACAA regulations and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Manage ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance)
Requirements & Qualifications

What we are looking for

Requirements:

  • Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with an Instrument Rating (IR)
  • Valid SACAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • A minimum of 1500 hours Total Time
  • A minimum of 100 hours Turbine Hours
  • A minimum of 100 hours on Type
  • A minimum of 100 hours as Pilot in Command
  • Valid ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 or higher
  • Familiar with Aviation terminology
  • Exposure to airport and aircraft movements
  • Must have expertise in the application of safety standards and safe operating practices
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of national and international aviation regulations such as CAA, ICAO, IATA, FAA, and EASA
  • Knowledge of all legal regulations for the piloting/aviation profession in the South African and international regulatory environment

Must be computer literate

Systems and Programs:

  • ForeFlight / Garmin Pilot
  • Microsoft Office (Excel advanced)
  • Safety Management Systems Software
  • Maintenance Tracking Systems

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication (written and oral) skills with customers and flight crew
  • Strong planning, scheduling, and time management
  • Ability to focus on detailed tasks to completion
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Who we are

Why Thornybush?

At Thornybush Air Services, you’ll find your people – purpose-driven, passionate, and wild at heart.

We reserve the right to pause or stop recruiting at any stage.

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Vacancy Title

Captain – Thornybush Air Services

Employment Type

Permanent

Remuneration

Market Related Salary, Provident Fund Contribution & Medical Aid

Location

Hoedspruit (and surrounds)
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