Background

One of our clients, an airline, has given us the mandate to assist with the identification and recruitment of two seasoned Pilots.

The Q400 Captain will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft while ensuring compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Command and operate the Q400 aircraft safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, aviation regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead and manage flight crew in maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, briefings, and flight planning activities.
• Monitor weather conditions, NOTAMs, and operational requirements to support safe flight operations.
• Make sound operational decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Maintain effective communication with Air Traffic Control, Flight Dispatch, Ground Operations, and Cabin Crew.
• Ensure accurate completion of all required flight documentation and reports.
• Promote a strong safety culture and exemplary customer service.

Qualification and Experience

• License - Active ATPL (Airline transport Pilot License) held – must be valid Zambian or ZCAA Validated
• Instrument Rating (IR) - Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) valid.
• Type Rating - On Q400 or any group 2 turbine aircraft (Turboprop)
• Flight Experience - Total Time - Minimum 3000Hrs total flight hours
• PIC on Multi-Engine Turbine - 1000 hours PIC on multi-engine turbine aircraft.
• Medical Certificate - Unrestricted ICAO Class 1 Medical valid.
• Language Proficiency - Minimum ICAO Level 4
• Recency - Current on type or similar turboprop (2 engine) aircraft
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience as a Line Training Captain, Instructor, Check Pilot, or Examiner.
• Strong leadership and Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills.
• Current and proficient on Q400 or a similar twin-engine turboprop aircraft.
• Experience operating within African and regional airspace.
• Knowledge of ZCAA regulations and ICAO standards

EXPERIENCED & QUALIFIED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS

• Command and operate the Q400 aircraft safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, aviation regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead and manage flight crew in maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, briefings, and flight planning activities.
• Monitor weather conditions, NOTAMs, and operational requirements to support safe flight operations.
• Make sound operational decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Maintain effective communication with Air Traffic Control, Flight Dispatch, Ground Operations, and Cabin Crew.
• Ensure accurate completion of all required flight documentation and reports.
• Promote a strong safety culture and exemplary customer service.

• Excellent decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills.
• Knowledge of ZCAA regulations and ICAO standards

• Active ATPL (Airline transport Pilot License) held – must be valid Zambian or ZCAA Validated
• Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) valid.
• Type Rating - On Q400 or any group 2 turbine aircraft (Turboprop)
• Minimum 3000Hrs total flight hours
• 1000 hours PIC on multi-engine turbine aircraft.
• Unrestricted ICAO Class 1 Medical valid.
• Minimum ICAO Level 4 Language Proficiency
• Current on type or similar turboprop (2 engine) aircraft
• Previous experience as a Line Training Captain, Instructor, Check Pilot, or Examiner.
• Current and proficient on Q400 or a similar twin-engine turboprop aircraft.
• Experience operating within African and regional airspace.