F406 Caravan II Captain – Multi-Engine Operations (Africa Rotations)

Employment: Permanent
Travel: Extensive deployments across Africa (6–12 weeks)
Type rating: Not required — training provided
Visa sponsorship: Provided
Preference: Local candidates preferred

Lead multi‑engine turboprop operations as Captain on the Reims‑Cessna F406 Caravan II. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy purposeful flying with significant time on the road, this permanent role offers a rare blend of challenge, variety, and progression.

✈️ Role overview

As an F406 Captain, you will operate a reliable, twin‑engine turboprop in diverse operating environments. You’ll prioritize safety, sound judgment, and disciplined airmanship while delivering consistent, professional service during extended deployments across the African continent.

🧭 What you’ll do

Act as Pilot‑in‑Command on the F406 Caravan II for scheduled and ad hoc missions.
Plan and execute flights to company standards, maintaining the highest safety and compliance.
Collaborate with operations and ground teams to ensure on‑time, efficient turnarounds.
Adapt to varying airfields and conditions while upholding excellent CRM and decision‑making.
Represent the company professionally during multi‑week African deployments.

🧰 Minimum requirements

Total time: 1,000+ hours
PIC time: 500+ hours
Multi‑engine: 100+ hours
Multi‑Engine PIC: 100+ hours
Travel: Willing and able to deploy for 6–12 weeks in Africa

📜 Licenses & compliance

CPL + ME: Required
Open to: ICAO license holders
Medical: Class 1
ELP: ICAO Level 4 or higher
Type rating: Not required — full training provided (NTR)

🌟 What we offer

Permanent employment with structured F406 training and operational onboarding.
Visa sponsorship to support eligible deployments.
Diverse flying and professional growth in multi‑engine turboprop operations.
A collaborative, safety‑first culture with robust SOPs and support.
Preference given to suitably qualified local candidates.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain the F406 Caravan II? Submit your application with a current resume and flight time breakdown highlighting total time, PIC, multi‑engine, and multi‑engine PIC. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

We welcome applications from qualified pilots meeting the above criteria. Only candidates able to commit to 6–12 week African deployments will be considered.

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Westair Aviation

F406 Caravan II Captain – Multi-Engine Operations (Africa Rotations)