Captain (E190) – Africa World Airlines Limited (AWA)

Job Description

Competence (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Ability to understanding technical detail
• Strong aptitude for mathematics and mental calculation
• Good eye – hand co-ordination to handle the aircraft skillfully
• Ability to think quickly and make quick decisions and work calmly under pressure
• Ability to give clear, confident instructions to crew members and passengers
• Ability to inspire confidence in both passengers and crew
• Flexibility in working hours
• Physically fit with excellent vision, including normal colour vision
• Self-motivation and the determination to succeed
• High degree of discipline and teamwork is an essential element of the job

Qualification & Experience

• A minimum of 5000 hours total flying time including 2000 hours PIC on E190 and at least 3000 hours flying multi-crew turbo-prop or jet aircraft.
• Valid ICAO ATPL with EMB190 type-rating or Valid Ghana ATPL
• Valid passport
• Valid/current Medical Certificate (Class one)
• No history of incidents/accidents
• Must provide a letter from your current/previous employer or CAA
• Minimum ICAO Level 4 English proficiency
• No criminal history.

Must provide a notarized and authenticated proof of no criminal history document from your home country (Non-Ghanaians)

Key Tasks

• Be responsible for the safe operation of the aeroplane and safety of its occupants and cargo during flight.
• Have authority to give all commands he deems necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the aeroplane and of persons or property carried therein, and all persons carried in the aeroplane shall obey such commands.
• Ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with, in accordance with the Company’s Operations Manuals.
• Ensure that the weather forecast and reports for the proposed operating area and flight duration indicate that the flight may be conducted without infringing company operating minima.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the aeroplane, and any required equipment is serviceable and that relevant emergency equipment is serviceable and ready for use.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the aeroplane mass and balance is within the calculated limits for the operating conditions.
• Ensure completion of all pertinent records of the flight and ensuring the compliance of checklists.
• Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with the rules, laws and regulations where flights are conducted.
• Maintain a high personal standard of discipline, conduct and appearance as a representative of Africa World Airlines at all times