Direct Entry Captain – Embraer Fleet (No Type Rating Required)

🧭 The opportunity

As a Direct Entry Captain, you will command Embraer operations with a strong focus on safety, leadership, and service. You’ll fly medium jet aircraft within a professional, standards-driven environment while mentoring crew and upholding operational excellence.

🧰 Minimum requirements

• Total time: Minimum 5,000 hours
• Medium aircraft time: Minimum 2,000 hours on medium aircraft
• Jet PIC: Minimum 500 hours PIC on jet aircraft (must include at least 500 hours PIC on medium jet aircraft)
• License: Valid, unrestricted ATPL – SACAA accepted
• Medical: Current Class 1
• Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
• Education: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (minimum)
• Type rating: Not required – training provided
• Work authorization: Ability to live and work in the country of operation (no visa sponsorship)

🌟 What you’ll fly & training

Operate across various Embraer aircraft within the fleet. If you are NTR, a comprehensive type conversion and recurrent training program will be provided to ensure a smooth and confident transition to line operations.

🧭 Your captain’s toolkit

• Strong command skills with sound decision-making and threat/error management
• Proven leadership in a multi-crew environment with excellent CRM
• Disciplined adherence to SOPs, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Clear, confident communication and mentoring mindset

📨 How to apply

Please submit the following:

• Current CV
• Copy of ATPL (SACAA) and Class 1 medical
• Logbook summary highlighting total time, medium aircraft hours, and jet PIC
• Proof of ICAO ELP Level 4+
• Education certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent)

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps. Only applicants meeting all minimum requirements can be considered.

ℹ️ Important notes

• NTR welcome: Type rating training is provided.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must have the right to work as required.