First Officer at South African Airways (SAA)

As a First Officer, you will be expected to take all measures required for the safety of the flight, whether on the ground, or inflight, and be expected to perform the duties of a pilot for South African Airways as either a Second-In-Command Pilot (P2) or Cruise Relief Pilot (P3).

Principal Accountabilities    
Documentation Requirements:

• Matric results transcript
• Aviation training records
• A summary of all the types of aircraft flown and the number of hours flown in each type
• Certified copies of the following: Matric Certificate; South African Identity Document / Passport, Academic transcripts; Last 3 pages of Pilot logbook; Pilot Logbook Summary, Pilot License; Class 1 Medical Certificate
• CV
• Candidates will be expected to undergo pre-employment assessments which includes checks i.e. criminal, credit, reference, authentication of qualifications etc., simulator / written and psychometric tests.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric Certificate / Grade 12 results / N3 or relevant tertiary qualifications (SAQA accredited)
• Compulsory subjects: Mathematics or Statistics 101 and English (D symbol on higher grade or C symbol on standard grade) coupled with one of the following: Physical Science or Computer Science (D symbol on higher grade or C symbol on standard grade)
• Valid South African Airline Transport Pilot’s License, or a Commercial Pilot License having completed all the ground subjects for the ATPL (previously known as a Frozen ATPL).  A valid ATPL License must be obtained within 4 years from date of employment with SAA with a multi engine instrument rating
• Valid Class 1 medical
• A minimum of 1,500 flying hours which includes 200 hours on multi-engine aircraft
• Be a South African citizen with a valid Passport

Knowledge and Skills    

• Must have expertise in the application of safety standards and safe operating practices
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of national and international aviation regulations such as CAA, ICAO, IATA, FAA, and EASA
• Demonstrate a firm understanding of international travel, international customs and practices etc.
• Knowledge of all legal regulations for the piloting/aviation profession in the South African and international regulatory environment
• Business communication skills (verbal and written)
• Attributes    
• Emotional intelligence
• Ability to inspire commitment
• Able to deal with complex operational issues inherent in a fast moving environment
• Ability to work under pressure (organisational resilience with change management focus)
• Ability to pay attention to detail (meticulous)
• Ability to collaborate proactively and maintain working relationships across professional and operational boundaries
• Results driven
• Ability to develop self and others
• Judgement and decision making ability