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

✈️ Fly the Caravan. Lead the Mission.

Join a high-caliber team as a Type-Rated Captain on the Cessna 208 Caravan. This permanent position offers meaningful flying across diverse African environments on multi-week rotations. If you thrive on challenge, precision, and purpose-driven operations, we want to hear from you.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Aircraft: Cessna 208 Caravan (Type-Rated)
  • Rotation: Willing to travel for extensive periods (6–12 weeks) across Africa
  • Visa sponsorship: Provided
  • Preference: Preference will be given to local candidates

🧭 Your Mission

  • Command the C208 Caravan to deliver safe, efficient operations in varied terrain and weather across the African continent.
  • Execute all phases of flight, from meticulous preflight planning to postflight reporting, with uncompromising safety standards.
  • Operate confidently into remote, short, or unimproved airstrips while managing payload, performance, and fuel with precision.
  • Collaborate with dispatch, ground crews, and local stakeholders to ensure on-time, mission-ready departures.
  • Lead by example as PIC, mentoring crew and fostering a strong safety and compliance culture.

🧰 What You'll Bring

  • Total Time: 800+ hours
  • PIC Time: 500+ hours
  • PIC on Type: 25+ hours on C208
  • Type Rating: Required on Cessna 208 Caravan
  • License: CPL (open to ICAO license holders)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English Proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
  • Travel: Willing and able to travel/position for 6–12 week rotations in Africa
  • Demonstrated airmanship in austere/remote operations and a proactive, safety-first mindset.

🌍 Rotation & Lifestyle

  • Multi-week deployments (6–12 weeks) with schedule predictability and operational support throughout Africa.
  • Exposure to diverse airfields, climates, and mission profiles that sharpen skills and build lasting experience.
  • Collaborative, multicultural team environment with strong on-the-ground logistics.

🌟 What's In It For You

  • Permanent role with the stability to grow your command experience on the C208.
  • Visa sponsorship to support seamless mobilization.
  • Robust safety culture, clear SOPs, and ongoing proficiency-focused training.
  • Career progression opportunities within a respected regional operation.

Note: Preference will be given to local candidates who meet the requirements.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain the Caravan? Send your CV and proof of qualifications, including license, medical, ELP, and type-rating records. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

  • Documents: CV, CPL, Class 1 Medical, ICAO ELP, C208 Type Rating, logbook excerpts
  • Availability: Confirm your earliest start date and rotation readiness (6–12 weeks)
  • Right to Work: Indicate current residency and whether visa sponsorship is required
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