Job Purpose

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.

Primary Areas of Accountability:

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

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

• 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.

• 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
• 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.
• Knowledge of ZCAA regulations and ICAO standards