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Cessna 208B Caravan Captain (Type-Rated)
✈️ Cessna 208B Caravan Captain
Step into the left seat of the iconic Caravan and lead safe, efficient operations as a type-rated Captain. If you’re a decisive aviator with strong IFR skills and a passion for precision, this permanent role is your next great chapter.
🧭 Your mission
As Captain, you will own the safe conduct of every flight, from meticulous preflight planning to precise execution in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory standards.
- Lead all phases of flight on the Cessna 208B, maintaining the highest standards of airmanship and judgment.
- Plan and brief flights, manage performance, fuel, and weight and balance with disciplined checklist use.
- Operate to IFR/VFR requirements, ensuring strict compliance and proactive threat and error management.
- Coordinate closely with dispatch and maintenance to ensure on-time, reliable operations.
- Uphold a strong safety culture through continuous learning, currency, and professional communication.
🧰 Minimum requirements
- Total Time: 1,500 hours
- PIC Time: 500 hours
- In Type (Cessna 208 series): 100 hours
- PIC on 208B: 100 hours
- Instrument (PIC): 100 hours total instrument flying experience as PIC
- License: ATPL
- Type Rating: Current 208/208B type rating required
- Medical: Class 1
- English Proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
- Eligibility: Open to DGCA (India) license holders
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship not provided
Note: In-type time includes Cessna 208 series; PIC experience specifically on the 208B must meet the threshold above.
🌟 What you’ll bring
- Confident single-pilot decision-making and disciplined IFR proficiency.
- Thorough systems knowledge of the Caravan and strong checklist discipline.
- Calm, professional communication with ops, maintenance, and stakeholders.
- Proactive safety mindset with solid threat and error management.
📨 How to apply
Ready to captain the Caravan? Submit your CV along with proof of ATPL, current 208/208B type rating, Class 1 medical, ICAO ELP, and logbook summaries reflecting the minimum hours listed.
Only candidates meeting the stated minimums and eligibility will be progressed.

