Uganda Airlines Chief Pilot Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Airlines Chief Pilot Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

Reports to: Head of Flight Operations

Responsible for: Pilots

Department: Flight Operations

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the Flight Operations aircraft are operated to the highest level of safety and that all crew members maintain professional standards at all times.

Supervise the screening, selection, and monitoring of Flight Captains/First Officer candidates.

Carry out crew performance appraisals, and provide feedback to pilots, and dispatch personnel, taking corrective or developmental actions when required.

Responsible for maintaining a liaison with the Head of Flight Operations in all operational matters.

Responsible for the training and retention of all flight operations personnel.

Coordinate training needs to ensure that adequately trained pilots are available for all trip needs.

Ensure that the aircraft copies of the Operations Manual are current.

Shall participate in the investigation of and make a report to the Head of Flight Operations and other senior management on, any aircraft accident, reportable incident, records discrepancy, or crew flight violation.

Liaise with the Head of Flight Operations in ensuring that pilot records are maintained to Company standards.

Responsible for aircraft charts and related publications.

Work closely with the Maintenance to ensure that aircraft maintenance problems do not unnecessarily disrupt scheduled flight operations.

Inform crew, traveller’s, maintenance department, and other pertinent personnel of all changes to itineraries prior to or during course of trip.

Coordinate Pilot scheduling, daily aircraft allocation and Flight scheduling with Dispatch department.

With Maintenance, monitor hours on aircraft until next aircraft inspection and maintenance is due, including managing flight schedules to accommodate aircraft maintenance work.

Responsible, with the Head Maintenance, for preparing and submitting the aircraft Mechanical Interruption Summary Reports.

Assist in the evaluations, engineering and development of

aircraft modifications and improvements.

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Head – Flight Operations.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

Must hold an ATPL, and a minimum of 4000 hours in command of a large Aircraft

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or its equivalent will be an added advantage

At least three years working experience in a similar position in a commercial
airline.

The Chief Pilot shall be a Senior Training Captain holding a valid, appropriate type-rating and be rated on at least one aircraft Type on Uganda Airline’s fleet.

Demonstrated managerial and administrative knowledge and capabilities, as well as knowledge of office computer applications.

Knowledge in Safety Management systems

High level of integrity with the ability to keep confidential information secure.

Excellent communication skills, a motivator and team builder

Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Effective coaching and influencing skills.

Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and work well under pressure and time constraints.

Being a member of an aviation professional body is of added advantage.

Acceptable to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, as part of AOC conditions

Deadline of Application: 7th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Uganda Airlines Chief Pilot Jobs in Uganda

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