Job Description

To ensure the safe operation of the aircraft (as commander) during all normal and non-normal situations and is ultimately responsible for the safety of the aircraft, crew, passengers and cargo at all times while in command of the aircraft. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Activities

• Manages the aircraft to the highest level of safety, efficiency and customer experience.
• Operates all flights in the best commercial interests of flydubai.
• Oversees and ensures that all operational policies and procedures are adhered to by all members of crew while acting as Commander.
• Acts as the primary brand ambassador of the airline, especially while on duty and maintains a high personal standard of discipline, conduct, and appearance.
• Demonstrates responsibility for the duty of care and welfare of the crew and customers.
• Ensures all pre and post flight checks and reports are conducted in accordance to company policy.
• Ensures the appropriate fueling, baggage/cargo loading and appropriate servicing of the aircraft.
• Ensures the proper execution of his/her duties that are specific in the instructions and procedures laid down in the flydubai Operations Manuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
 
Minimum Qualification 

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) 

Experience 

• ‘Non Type Rated’ pilots: At least 5,000 hours total flying time - including at least 1500 hours in command on a modern (EFIS), multi-crew, multi-engine jet aircraft over 55 tones operating weight (A318 or larger)  OR At Least 6,000 hours total flying time out of which at least 1500 hours in command on a modern (EFIS), multi-crew, multi-engine jet aircraft over 50 tones operating weight (EMB 190/195)  
• ‘Type Rated’ pilots: B737-300 to 900 (NG/EFIS) endorsed within the last 24 months. At least 5,000 hours total flying time, out of which at least 1500 hours in command of multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft in excess of 10 tones operating weight and at least 1000 hours in command of B737-300 to 900 (NG/EFIS) type aircraft. 

Knowledge / Skills / License

• ICAO ATPL certificate with a valid type rating.            
• 1st Class Medical certificate from ICAO.             
• ELP level 4 or above.

Core Competencies  

• Customer Focus
• Team work
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Inspiring & Developing others
• Decision Making

Skills Required

• Class 1 Medical
• Decision Making