Cessna 208 Caravan Captain – Africa Rotations (Type-Rated)

Lead Cessna 208 Caravan operations across Africa

Bring your Caravan expertise to a permanent captaincy where every sector matters. You’ll operate the trusted Cessna 208 Caravan on meaningful missions, traveling for extended rotations across Africa. If you’re type-rated, safety-driven, and ready for adventure, we’d love to hear from you.

Employment: Permanent
Aircraft: Cessna 208 Caravan
Type Rating: Required (current C208)
License: ICAO-compliant CPL
Medical: Class 1
ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher
Travel/Rotation: 6–12 week assignments across Africa
Visa Sponsorship: Provided
Preference: Local candidates encouraged to apply

✈️ The mission

Command safe, efficient Caravan operations that connect people and places. You’ll deliver dependable performance in dynamic environments, uphold rigorous standards, and represent the operation with professionalism on every sector.

🧭 What you’ll do

Act as PIC on the Cessna 208 Caravan, executing scheduled and ad-hoc missions across diverse locations in Africa.
Own the full flight lifecycle: preflight planning, performance and weight & balance, risk assessment, and post-flight documentation.
Maintain strict compliance with SOPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with operations and ground teams to keep flights on time and customers informed.
Model calm, confident decision-making and a safety-first mindset in changing conditions.

🧰 Minimum requirements

Total Time: 800 hours
PIC Time: 500 hours
PIC on Type: 25 hours (C208)
Type Rating: Cessna 208 Caravan – current/valid
License: ICAO CPL
Medical: Class 1
ICAO ELP Level: 4 or higher
Travel: Willing to travel extensively for 6–12 weeks at a time in Africa

🌟 Preferred profile

Local candidates will be given preference.
Proactive communicator with strong situational awareness and CRM.
Adaptable, culturally aware, and comfortable working in remote settings.

🧭 Rotation & travel

Expect extended travel blocks of approximately 6–12 weeks throughout Africa, supporting operational needs in varied locations. Flexibility and resilience are key; you’ll have the support of an experienced operations team, and visa sponsorship is provided.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain the Caravan on impactful missions? Send your CV and the following documents:

Copy of your ICAO CPL and Class 1 Medical
Proof of C208 type rating and recency
Logbook summary highlighting total, PIC, and PIC on type
ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) certificate

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

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