First Officer – Commercial Jet Operations | Johannesburg (Durban, Lanseria & Cape Town roster)

🧭 What you’ll do

• Operate the aircraft safely and efficiently, continuously monitoring flight path, systems, instruments, geographical position and terrain clearance.
• Execute all pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight procedures and checklists; manage required R/T communications.
• Maintain strict compliance with SACAA and ICAO regulations, the company Operations Manual (OM), aircraft SOPs, limitations and performance requirements.
• Provide the Captain with timely advice, information and assistance on routing, weather, fuel, alternates and operational restrictions.
• Keep an independent cross-check of navigation, altitude/height, speed and heading; immediately call out deviations, hazards, abnormal indications or warnings.
• Communicate professionally with company departments, service providers and passengers; uphold exemplary customer service.
• Complete all legal and operational documentation and reports accurately and on time, including IQSMS submissions.
• Support crew discipline, conduct, appearance, morale and professional standards.
• Assume command if the Captain becomes incapacitated; otherwise assist with operational and administrative duties as delegated.

🧰 Flight phases you’ll own

• Pre-flight: Review route, briefing sheets, forecasts, NOTAMs, destination and alternate runway states; complete OM checks and documentation; collaborate on fuel, alternates and operational restrictions.
• In-flight: Perform/monitor normal, abnormal and emergency checklists; verify procedures and instrument indications (especially altitude/height, speed and heading); manage required radio communications; identify and report any abnormal readings, lights or advisories.
• Post-flight: Action OM and FCOM procedures; file all required legal, operational and safety reports, ensuring continued compliance with the company Operations Manual.

🌟 What you’ll bring

• Education: Grade 12 (or equivalent).
• Licensing & medical: SACAA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Class 1 medical; SACAA ATPL preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1,500 total hours including 500 hours multi-turbine; multi-crew experience essential.
• Advantageous: Boeing type rating; experience on commercial jets over 20 tons.
• Regulatory knowledge: Thorough understanding of national aviation regulations (SACAA, ICAO), Doc 8186, and CPL/ATPL licensing content.
• Clearances & conditions: No criminal record; willing to undergo drug and alcohol testing; no existing medical conditions.
• Right to work & documents: South African citizen with proof of identity, valid RSA passport, RSA driver’s licence and own transport.
• Availability: Willing to work irregular hours on a roster and to sign applicable training bond(s).
• Personal attributes: Immaculate timekeeping; strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills; professionalism and integrity; well-groomed and disciplined; excellent situational awareness; calm under pressure; effective leadership; teamwork and positive morale; customer-focused attitude.

🛡️ Safety & compliance

Safety is paramount. You will champion full compliance with SACAA and international regulations, the airline’s Operations Manual, and aircraft-type SOPs, limitations and performance. Maintain vigilant, independent monitoring of aircraft position and terrain clearance throughout every phase of flight.

🧭 Bases & operations

Primary ATS location is Johannesburg, with rostered operations that may include Durban, Lanseria and Cape Town. Expect irregular hours aligned to operational requirements.

🤝 Diversity & selection

Preference may be given to members of under-represented designated groups. FlySafair reserves the right not to proceed with the vacancy or to appoint selected candidates based on operational requirements. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

📨 How to apply

Email applications are not accepted. Please submit your application via the official FlySafair careers portal.