Cessna 208 Caravan Captain (Type-Rated) – Line & Bush Operations

✈️ Cessna 208 Caravan Captain – Lead Safe, Skilled Operations Off the Beaten Path

Join a high-performing team operating the Cessna 208 Caravan in remote and dynamic environments. As a type-rated captain, you’ll deliver safe, reliable service to communities, conservancies, and guests—often on short, unprepared strips—while upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer care.

Employment: Permanent
Aircraft: Cessna 208 Caravan
Type-Rated: Required

🧭 What you’ll do

Operate the Cessna 208 Caravan safely and efficiently across remote and bush environments, including off-strip conditions.
Exercise sound aeronautical decision-making in fast-changing weather and terrain, balancing operational needs with safety and compliance.
Lead from the cockpit—modeling professionalism, clear communication, and teamwork with crew, ground staff, and passengers.
Execute precise performance planning, weight-and-balance, and fuel management for diverse airstrips and altitudes.
Adhere to KCARs, company SOPs, and Safety Management System practices at all times.
Deliver excellent customer service, representing the brand with integrity and care throughout every stage of the journey.

🧰 Minimum requirements

Total time: 1000 hours
In type (C208): 750 hours
Type rating: Required (Cessna 208)
License: CPL + IR
Open to Lic. Holders: ICAO
Medical: Class 1
ICAO ELP level: 4
Radiotelephony: Valid certificate

🌟 What you bring

Strong flying and decision-making skills in remote, dynamic environments.
In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and procedures, including KCARs.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; collaborative by default, calm under pressure.
Proven leadership and situational awareness in flight operations.
High level of technical proficiency with Cessna 208 systems and avionics.
Uncompromising focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
Adaptability to bush flying and off-strip conditions; confident on short and/or soft fields.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills in time-critical situations.
Integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all interactions.

🌍 Preferred experience

Bush time: Previous operations in Maasai Mara and/or Laikipia are a distinct advantage.

Familiarity with wildlife conservancies, variable strip conditions, and rapidly changing weather will set you up for success.

📜 Commitment to standards

We operate to rigorous professional standards. You’ll champion SMS culture, adhere to company manuals and SOPs, maintain meticulous flight and tech logs, and ensure every decision reflects our safety-first ethos while delivering an excellent passenger experience.

📨 How to apply

Please submit your CV, a summarized logbook (total and C208 time), copies of your CPL/IR, medical (Class 1), type rating, ICAO ELP, and Radiotelephony certificate. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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