Captain (E145)
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Africa World Airlines is hiring a Captain for its EMB145 fleet in Accra, Greater Accra. The role involves full command responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft, passengers, and crew, reporting directly to the Chief Pilot. Candidates must meet strict aviation experience and licensing requirements, including a valid ATPL and EMB145 type-rating.
- Full-time Captain position on EMB145 aircraft based in Accra
- Reports directly to the Chief Pilot with full command authority
- Minimum 3000 total flying hours including 1000 PIC hours
- Requires valid ICAO or Ghana ATPL with EMB145 type-rating
- Valid Class One Medical Certificate and ICAO Level 4 English required
- Salary negotiable with one vacancy currently open
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Original source description
- Salary negotiable
- Vacancies
- 1
- Open
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Accra, Greater Accra
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- Job Description
- The Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and the safety of passengers and crew throughout the period of command. The position reports directly to the Chief Pilot.
- Key Tasks
- Be responsible for the safe operation of the aeroplane and safety of its occupants and cargo during flight.
- Have authority to give all commands he deems necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the aeroplane and of persons or property carried therein, and all persons carried in the aeroplane shall obey such commands.
- Ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with, in accordance with the Company’s Operations Manuals.
- 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.
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the aeroplane and any required equipment is serviceable and that relevant emergency equipment is serviceable and ready for use.
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the aeroplane mass and balance is within the calculated limits for the operating conditions.
- Ensure completion of all pertinent records of the flight and ensure compliance with checklists.
- Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with the rules, laws and regulations where flights are conducted.
- Maintain a high personal standard of discipline, conduct and appearance as a representative of Africa World Airlines at all times.
- Competence (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)
- Ability to understand technical detail
- Strong aptitude for mathematics and mental calculation
- Good eye - hand co-ordination to handle the aircraft skillfully
- Ability to think quickly and make quick decisions and work calmly under pressure
- Ability to give clear, confident instructions to crew members and passengers
- Ability to inspire confidence in both passengers and crew
- Flexibility in working hours
- Physically fit with excellent vision, including normal colour vision
- Self-motivation and the determination to succeed
- High degree of discipline and teamwork is an essential element of the job
- Qualification &
Experience
A minimum of 3000 hours total flying time including 1000 hours PIC and at least 2000 hours flying multi-crew turbo-prop or jet aircraft.
Valid ICAO ATPL with EMB145 type-rating or Valid Ghana ATPL
Valid passport
Valid/current Medical Certificate (Class one)
No history of incidents/accidents
Must provide a letter from your current/previous employer or CAA
Minimum ICAO Level 4 English proficiency
No criminal history.
Must provide a notarized and authenticated proof of no criminal history document from your home country (Non-Ghanaians)
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Job Overview
Salary negotiable
Vacancies
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Open
Job Type
Full-time
Accra, Greater Accra
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About the Employer
Africa World Airlines
Airlines and Aviation
· 201-500 employees
Africa World Airlines Limited (AWA) is a private-sector Ghanaian airline that operates from a base in Accra. The airline is a joint venture between HNA Group/Hainan Airlines and other Chinese and Ghanaian shareholders.
AWA has been issued with Air Carrier License (ACL) number 222 and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) number 030 by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The airline commenced flight operations on 21st September 2012 with all-jet services from Accra to Kumasi and Tamale using Embraer 145 aircraft. The airline now operates 8 aircraft on a route network encompassing 10 destinations throughout West Africa.
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