Pilot (Captain) - Fixed Wing at Nestoil Plc

Job ID: NAVF/1015/01

Job Description

• Flies and operates the aircraft in adherence to all safety and regulatory standards.
• Manages the safe operation of the aircraft and safety of its passengers and cargo at all times.
• Oversees as well as conducts pre-flight checks on the navigation and operating systems to ensure they are working properly.
• Escalates identified issues to maintenance team for prompt resolution.
• Educate passengers on safety measures and the use of emergency exits.
• Coordinates and conducts regular checks on the aircraft s performance, position, weather conditions and air traffic during flight.
• Maintains constant communication with air traffic control prior to take-off during flight and landing.
• Updates the aircrafts logbook and prepares flight reports, highlighting identified incident(s), near misses etc with the aircraft.
• Obtains and reviews all information on the route, weather, and aircraft logs and creates flight plan which details the altitude for the flight, route to be taken, amount of fuel required etc.
• Reacts quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies.
• Complies with rules, regulations and standards of regulatory authorities e.g. FAA, NAHCO, NEMA, FAAN, NCAA etc.

Requirements
Paper Qualification:

• First Degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft/Aviation Operations or Avionics Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2,000 hours of flight experience
• Must Have (apart from the above):
• Commercial Pilot s Licence; Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL); Instrument rating; G200 type rating.

In addition:

• Ability to use a radio, run pre-flight checks and monitor engine and hydraulic systems.
• Strong ability to manage crises and make effective use of initiative
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to give clear commands to crew members and manage pressure effectively.
• Strong ability to develop and interpret technical data/information as well as understand complex systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intuitiveness and attention to detail
• Ability to operate aircraft computer and navigation systems.