ExecuJet delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine, open, and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues.

ExecuJet is currently seeking suitably qualified aircrew to fill vacancies within our Operations division, based in Lanseria (South Africa) on behalf of a client of a managed aircraft.

JOB PURPOSE

The main objective of the position is setting and maintaining operational standards for private and commercial operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume responsibility for the operation of the aircraft from the time of boarding until handing over to authorized personnel or when aircraft is parked, locked and sealed
• Ensure that the safe operation of the aircraft is in accordance with the regulations and procedures
• Decide whether to accept the assigned aircraft subject to maintenance defects as allowed by the approved MEL
• Ensure that all operational policies, procedures, and checklists are complied with in accordance with International Standard and Recommended Practices and Procedures including flight and duty limitations
• Ensure that the pre-flight inspection has been carried out and that the correct type of fuel and oil are loaded in the correct quantity to meet the regulatory and company requirements
• 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 no person is carried in the aircraft who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that the safety of the aircraft or its occupants is likely to be endangered
• Must not permit any crew member to perform any activity during take-off, initial climb, final approach and landing except those duties required for the safe operation of the aircraft
• Ensure that abnormal or emergency situations requiring the application of part or all of abnormal or emergency procedures, and simulation of IMC by artificial means, are not simulated during air transport flights
• Ensure that the technical log/flight folio is completed
• Ensure that a flight data recorder is not disabled, switched off or erased during flight nor permit recorded data to be erased after a flight in the event of an accident or incident subject to mandatory reporting
• Ensure that the relevant required documents including all passengers and crew are carried onboard the aircraft and will remain valid for the duration of the flight or the series of flights
• Ensure that a weather briefing is obtained prior to flight operations, that a detailed ATC flight plan has been filed, that the aircraft is loaded in compliance with applicable weight and balance limitations and that the C of G falls within the limits of the Flight Manual for the particular aircraft during take-off, en-route and the landing phases
• Ensure that all forms and documentation applicable to the particular flight, as required by the company, have been completed, and shall ensure that all required checklists, aircraft flight manual, flight folio, defect sheets, pertinent aeronautical charts and applicable equipment are on board the aircraft and serviceable
• Ensure sign-on with authorization sheet, and ensure that in the event of operations away from the base, those applicable contact details are made available to flight operations and that the crew is contactable
• Training, checking, and managing of aircrew
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as assigned by the relevant manager

REQUIREMENTS

Educational

• Matric / Grade 12 or similar
• Possess a valid FAA / SACAA ATPL

Experience

• Clear understanding of Part 91/135/121 operations with a min of 10 years’ experience in the Aircraft Commercial Field and Corporate/Business Aviation
• Clear understanding of international and local regulations
• Minimum of 4000 hours total time, 2000 multi-engine jet PIC time (Commander)
• Minimum of 2500 hours total time, 1000 multi-engine jet PIC time (First Officer)
• Current and proficient on Gulfstream GIV and/or Type endorsed
• Experience in general and people management practices

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of responsibility
• Professional approach towards allocated duties
• Self-disciplined and stress tolerant
• Systematic and well organized
• Ability to cope with large volumes of work
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative
• Flight Simulator Recurrence required
• South African Residency/Visa as required/Work permit