Chief Pilot at Aero Contractors Airline - Lagos and Abuja

Aero is currently the fastest growing Nigerian carrier passenger, Aero is focused on bringing customers world class aviation services with affordable fares, quality on-board services, good customer relations with effective online services and operational competence. Aero pride itself in its punctuality and safety record. Aero has established itself as the leading regional and innovative carrier in West Africa.

Aero Contractors Airline is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Chief Pilot
Position: B737-CL Co-Pilot
Department: Flight Operation

Location: Lagos, Abuja

Job Purpose
Executes scheduled flights in the most cost effective and safe manner in accordance with the company’s standard and aviation regulations.

• Plans and conduct flights in accordance with the air navigation order, NCARs and Aero Operations manual.
• Ensure the on time arrival and departure of the aircraft.
• Ensure that all pre- flight checks and procedures prescribed in the Operations manual are completed in time for a scheduled departure.
• Ensure passengers receive safety information on board
• Accountable for the safety and security of aircraft during the period of command
• Responsible for the expeditious and cost effective operation of the flight and welfare of the passenger and crew.
• Encourage Cabin crew and Ground staff Optimum performance and feed back observations.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Safety consciousness
• Team spirit
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Air Law
• Knowledge and understanding of the rationale behind marketing decisions to effectively encourage customers to fly with Aero

Experience

• Use good judgment in decision making, while taking into account the cost and commercial implications and also alert the company on more effective ways of operating.
• Alert the company to any commercial opportunity encountered and receives feedback on the decision reached.
• Less than 500hrs total time, preferably with Type rating on Boeing 737 Classics (300/400/500).

Application Closing Date
13th June, 2014

Method of Application:
Should your skills and capabilities match the above job profile, please enter your data into the attached excel sheet and email as an attachment to: [email protected] with the job title as your subject.