Beechcraft 1900 Captain – Charter & Rotational Operations

Lead safe, on-time charter missions as an experienced, type-rated Captain on the Beechcraft 1900. This permanent role blends Johannesburg/Lanseria-based charter flying with periodic contract rotations to diverse and occasionally high-risk operating environments.

Employment: Permanent
Operations: Charter with 6–9 week contract rotations
Base: Lanseria (Johannesburg) for charter when Johannesburg-based
Travel: Willing to deploy to high-risk areas
Type Rating: Beechcraft 1900 (required)
License: ATPL (ICAO accepted)
Medical: Class 2
ICAO ELP: Level 4
Transport: Own reliable vehicle

✈️ The Opportunity

As a Beechcraft 1900 Captain, you will command end-to-end charter operations, uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance, and deliver a dependable experience for our clients. You are deadline-driven, precise, and self-disciplined—equally comfortable leading a crew and working independently in demanding environments.

🧭 What You’ll Do

Plan and execute charter flights to schedule, ensuring regulatory compliance, SOP adherence, and exemplary airmanship.
Perform thorough preflight planning including performance, W&B, fuel, alternates, and operational risk assessment.
Operate safely in diverse environments, including mountainous, desert, and cold-weather conditions as required.
Lead effective CRM, mentor crew, and maintain strong communication with operations and ground teams.
Manage flight documentation, tech logs, and dispatch requirements with accuracy and attention to detail.
Represent the operation professionally with clients and stakeholders while maintaining mission focus in higher-risk regions.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

Able and willing to undertake contract rotations of approximately 6–9 weeks.
Able and willing to fly charter from Lanseria if Johannesburg-based.
Willing to travel and operate in high-risk areas.
Deadline-driven with the ability to work accurately and independently.
Exceptional attention to detail; self-disciplined, trustworthy, and dependable.
Own reliable transport.

🌟 Minimum Flight Experience

Total Time: 3,000+ hours
PIC Time: 1,500+ hours
In Type (B1900): 500+ hours
PIC in Type: 350+ hours
Multi-Engine: 500+ hours
Type Rating: Required (Beechcraft 1900)

📜 Licensing & Compliance

License Required: ATPL
Accepted Licenses: ICAO
Medical: Class 2
ICAO ELP: Level 4

🎯 Preferred Experience

Afghanistan or similar operational exposure is advantageous, particularly in mountainous, desert, and cold-weather environments.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain the Beechcraft 1900 with precision and purpose? Submit your CV and a concise logbook summary (highlighting total, multi-engine, in-type, and PIC hours), along with proof of type rating, ATPL, medical, and ELP. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Note: Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements and type-rating criteria will be considered.

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National Airways Corporation

Beechcraft 1900 Captain – Charter & Rotational Operations