Air Uganda Airline Careers – First Officer

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Job
Title:  First Officer 
Organisation: Air Uganda
Duty
Station:  Entebbe,
Uganda
Reports
to:     
Director, Flight Operations
Job
Ref:        FO/HR/004/13
About
Air Uganda: 
Air Uganda is Ugandan carrier with its hub at Entebbe International
Airport. Air Uganda operates flights to over eight (8) destinations in Africa.
 Air Uganda is a member of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development
(AKFED) and has been in operation since November 2007. Air Uganda is also a
member of Celestair Group, with sister airlines in West Africa: Air Burkina and
Air Mali, and in Europe: Meridian Fly. In December 2012, Air Uganda attained
the highest safety standard in the airline industry, the IATA Operational
Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification.
Job
Summary: The First
Officer will serve as second-in command of a flight and to assume the role of
the pilot in command when directed or in case the pilot-in-command becomes
incapacitated.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist
    pilot-in-command in flight preparation and operation of the aircraft.
  • Notify
    pilot-in-command on any variations in standard flight operations
  • Carry
    out pre-flight inspection to ensure all navigation, safety and operating
    systems are working properly.
  • Assist
    the in-command in conducting the flight safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain
    current navigation and charts.
  • Maintain
    regular contacts with cabin crew to ensure safety comfort and convenience
    of all passengers
  • Inspect
    aircraft operational and technical performance regularly
  • Oversee
    fueling and other ground services as required
  • Prepare
    weight and balance forms as required.
  • Perform
    any other job roles as assigned by the Director, Flight Operations.
Qualifications, Skills
and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should hold a flight crew license CPL/IR
  • He/she
    should also be a holder of ATPL
  • ICAO
    English proficiency
  • At
    least 1500hrs flying time experience
  • Good
    communication and listening skills
  • Possess
    excellent interpersonal skills
  • Own
    a valid crew license
  • High
    degree of integrity
How
to Apply:
Air Uganda invites suitably
qualified candidates to send their E-mail applications to hrdept@air-uganda.com. The application
should including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates,
three current professional referees and their contact details.
Deadline:
18th December 2013
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