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F406 Caravan II Captain (Twin Turboprop) – Africa Rotations

✈️ F406 Caravan II Captain – Africa Rotations

Step into the left seat of a rugged twin‑turboprop and lead safe, efficient operations across Africa. If you’re a confident multi‑engine PIC with solid fundamentals and a readiness to travel for extended periods, this role is built for you.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Aircraft: Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II (twin turboprop)
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)
  • Travel/Rotation: 6–12 week trips throughout Africa
  • Visa sponsorship: Provided
  • Preference: Preference will be given to local candidates

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Captain F406 operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time performance.
  • Plan and execute flights, including performance calculations, fuel planning, and weather/NOTAM analysis.
  • Lead effective CRM, mentoring crew and fostering a just safety culture.
  • Operate confidently in diverse environments and manage extended travel rotations across Africa.
  • Maintain meticulous flight records and uphold company SOPs and regulatory standards.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Total time: 1,000 hours
  • PIC time: 500 hours
  • Multi-engine: 100 hours
  • Multi-engine PIC: 100 hours
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided
  • Willingness to travel: 6–12 weeks at a time in Africa

🌐 Licensing & compliance

  • License: CPL with ME rating
  • Open to license holders: ICAO
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ELP: Level 4 or higher

Selected candidates will complete company training and aircraft induction prior to line release.

🌟 Why this role

  • Type rating not required — comprehensive training provided.
  • Operate a versatile twin‑turboprop across diverse routes in Africa.
  • Visa sponsorship available for eligible pilots.
  • Opportunity for locally based pilots to be prioritized.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain the F406? Send your CV and copies of your license, medical, and logbook summaries. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.