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King Air Captain – Africa Operations (Type-Rated)

✈️ King Air Captain – Lead Safe, Skilled Operations Across Africa

Bring your King Air expertise to a high-impact, continent-spanning operation. As Captain, you’ll command reliable turbine performance, navigate diverse environments, and deliver exceptional safety and service—backed by rotation options and visa sponsorship.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Homebase: Africa (rotation available)
  • Type Rating: Required on King Air
  • License Required: ATPL (Accepted license authority: FAA)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4+
  • Languages: Fluent in English and French
  • Passport: Unrestricted
  • Visa Sponsorship: Provided
  • Tech: Basic computer knowledge

🧭 Your Mission

Command King Air operations throughout Africa, executing safe, efficient, and passenger-focused flights. You’ll thrive in dynamic environments, adapt to varied runways and weather, and uphold the highest standards of airmanship and professionalism.

  • Exercise full PIC authority to deliver safe, compliant operations under company SOPs and regulatory frameworks.
  • Plan and brief each sector, including performance, fuel, alternates, and terrain/airspace considerations.
  • Lead the crew with clear CRM, fostering a just culture and strong decision-making.
  • Manage King Air systems and turbine performance with precision, from preflight to shutdown.
  • Operate to remote and regional destinations with sound judgment and adaptability.
  • Maintain meticulous flight records and contribute to the Safety Management System (SMS).
  • Deliver a calm, service-first experience for passengers and stakeholders.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

  • Total Time: 2,000+ hours
  • Turbine: 500+ hours
  • In Type: 250+ hours on King Air
  • Type Rating: Current/valid on King Air
  • License: Valid ATPL (FAA accepted)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher
  • Languages: Fluent English and French
  • Passport: Unrestricted, travel-ready
  • Lifestyle: Flexibility for rotation and regional deployments
  • Systems: Comfortable with basic computer tools and flight-planning platforms

🌟 What’s on Offer

  • Rotation options to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Visa sponsorship to streamline your mobilization.
  • Challenging, rewarding flying across diverse African regions.
  • A safety-first culture with professional, supportive colleagues.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain a King Air and elevate your career? Send your application including:

  • Current CV/resume
  • Flight time breakdown (Total, Turbine, In-Type)
  • Copy of ATPL (FAA accepted) and Class 1 Medical
  • Proof of ICAO ELP Level
  • Language proficiency confirmation (English and French)
  • Passport validity details

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps and scheduling.

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