Direct Entry Captain — Boeing 737NG (Type Rating Provided, NTR Welcome)

🧭 What you’ll do

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command on the Boeing 737NG in Part 121 commercial operations, championing safety, compliance, and on-time performance.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate the flight deck and cabin crew, modeling strong CRM and sound operational decision-making.
• Execute company Operations Manuals and Boeing SOPs — normal and non-normal — with precision and consistency.
• Plan and conduct flights across controlled and uncontrolled ATC airspace, meeting performance, fuel, and regulatory requirements on every sector.

🧰 Minimum requirements

• Total time: 5,000 hours (minimum)
• PIC time: 2,000 hours
• Flight experience: Either 5,000 hours TT and 2,000 hours PIC on aircraft > 50T; OR 5,000 hours TT and 1,000 hours PIC on Boeing 737 or similar
• Recency: PIC on a large commercial airliner operating under Part 121 within the last 24 months (e.g., Boeing 737 or Airbus equivalent)
• License: Valid ATPL (ICAO)
• Medical: Class 1
• English: ELP Level 4 or higher
• Type rating: Not required — training provided

🌟 Additional requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
• Ability to work irregular hours (Essential)
• Willingness to sign an Upgrade Training Bond (Essential)
• Knowledge of ATC airspace and procedures
• Good knowledge of South African CARS and CATS
• Knowledge of ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS)
• Excellent knowledge of the Safair Operations Manual (OM) and Boeing SOPs — Normal & Non-Normal procedures

🚀 Why this role

• Permanent employment offering long-term stability
• Direct entry to the left seat on the 737NG
• Structured training with type rating provided (NTR welcome)
• A robust safety culture and strong operational support

📨 How to apply

Please submit your CV along with the following:

• Copy of your ATPL (ICAO) and Class 1 Medical
• English Language Proficiency endorsement (Level 4+)
• Logbook summaries verifying total time, PIC time, and hours on aircraft > 50T
• Evidence of recent PIC Part 121 experience, including last flight date and aircraft type

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessments and a simulator evaluation.