Job Description

Ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the aircraft in full compliance with aviation regulations, company policies, SOPs, and the Operations Manual (OM); Exercise full command authority in operational decision-making, including the right to deny boarding or remove persons/cargo, always prioritising safety; Conduct comprehensive pre-flight preparation, including aircraft inspections, weather analysis, route planning, and system checks; Pilot and navigate the aircraft across all phases of flight, managing both normal and non-normal operations in coordination with ATC and crew; Demonstrate technical proficiency and maintain high standards of flying skills to ensure operational efficiency and passenger safety; Lead, coordinate, and support the flight crew, fostering teamwork, discipline, professionalism, and positive morale; Communicate effectively with ATC, ground staff, dispatch, and passengers to ensure smooth operational flow and customer confidence; Monitor aircraft performance, mass and balance, refuelling, and legal documentation to ensure compliance and continuous airworthiness; Manage operational time pressures to achieve OnTime Performance (OTP) while maintaining safety as the overriding priority; Represent the company with professionalism at all times, upholding high standards of conduct, discipline, and appearance.



Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); ATPL License (Essential); Minimum of 5000 hours TT and 2000 PIC >50T (Essential) OR; 5000 hours TT and 1000 PIC 737 or similar (Essential); Must have recent experience (within the past 24 months) as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on a large commercial airliner operating under Part 121, such as a Boeing 737 or an equivalent type (e.g., Airbus) (Essential); No existing medical conditions that will affect his/her role as Captain (Essential); Ability to work irregular hours (Essential); Willing to sign an Upgrade Training Bond (Essential); Knowledge of Air Traffic Control Airspace and procedures; Good knowledge of South African CARS and CATS; Knowledge of Doc 8168; Excellent knowledge of the Safair OM, Boeing SOP's - Normal & Non-Normal procedures.

Personal Attributes:

Professional; High integrity; Reliable and dependable; Flexible and adaptable; Committed to customer service; High safety priority; Excellent Situational awareness; Positive attitude; Team player; Assertive Excellent Communication Skills; Leadership & Crew Management skills; Mentoring skills; Good interpersonal skills; Immaculate time keeping; Good decision-making skills; Workload Management.

Application guideline:

Email applications will not be accepted; Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups; Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right: *


Not to proceed with this vacancy; To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 10 September 2025