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E‑Jet Captain (Direct Entry) – Embraer E170/E190

✈️ Lead from the left seat on the Embraer E‑Jet family

Step into a permanent Direct Entry Captain role on the Embraer E170/E190. Bring your command experience, and we’ll provide the type training — no E‑Jet rating required. Fly with a safety-first carrier operating to CAAS standards.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Type Rating: Not required (Training provided)
  • Licence: ATPL — ICAO
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English Proficiency: ICAO Level 4+
  • Regulatory: CAAS compliance required

🧭 The role at a glance

  • Command E170/E190 operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient flights in a multi‑crew environment.
  • Lead the flight deck, mentoring and developing First Officers while championing a just culture.
  • Execute SOPs with precision, exercising sound judgement in dynamic operational conditions.
  • Uphold the highest standards of CRM, threat and error management, and passenger care.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Training, and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Flight time (jets): Total flight time ≥ 3,500 hours on aeroplanes with MTMA ≥ 5,700 kg
  • PIC: ≥ 1,000 PIC hours (exclude P1 U/S hours) on multi‑engine jet, commercial airline transport aircraft certificated for multi‑crew operation
  • Turbine: ≥ 1,000 hours
  • Licence: ATPL (ICAO) — CAAS issued; or foreign ICAO ATPL with eligibility for CAAS licence conversion
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English: ICAO Level 4 or higher
  • Vaccination: Satisfy all vaccination requirements as required by CAAS

🧩 Alternate pathway (for pilots without jet experience)

  • Total flight time > 4,000 hours on aeroplanes with MTMA ≥ 5,700 kg
  • ≥ 2,000 PIC hours (exclude P1 U/S hours) on multi‑engine turboprop, commercial airline transport aircraft certificated for multi‑crew operation

Note: Non‑Type Rated candidates are welcome — E‑Jet training is provided upon selection.

🌟 What’s in it for you

  • NTR friendly: Seamless transition to the E‑Jet family with full training support.
  • Stability: Permanent Captain appointment with a focus on long‑term career development.
  • Standards‑driven: Operate to rigorous CAAS and ICAO standards in a safety‑first culture.
  • Modern flight deck: Fly a versatile, efficient regional jet trusted worldwide.

🎓 Training and onboarding

  • E‑Jet type training and operator conversion course
  • Full flight simulator training and checks
  • Line training and supervised operating experience leading to line release

Details of the training pathway will be confirmed at offer stage and are subject to regulatory approval.

📋 Regulatory notes

  • Licence conversion (if holding a foreign ICAO ATPL): You must meet CAAS conversion requirements, including a valid instrument rating and a proficiency check with at least 6 months’ remaining validity at the point of application.
  • Compliance: All appointments are subject to medical, background, and regulatory clearances.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain the E‑Jet? Submit your application with the following:

  • Current CV/resume
  • Copy of ATPL and Class 1 medical
  • ICAO English Level endorsement
  • Passport and licence photo page(s)
  • Last 3 pages of logbook (signed) plus a consolidated hours summary, including PIC, turbine, and multi‑crew time
  • Proof of vaccinations as required by CAAS

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps. Thank you for your interest.

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