JOB ADVERTISEMENT – FIRST OFFICER (A330)
JOB TITLE: First Officer –A330
DEPARTMENT: Flight Operations
SECTION: Fleet
UNIT: Fleet
LOCATION: Kigali International Airport
1. Job Purpose
A suitably qualified pilot will be designated as Co-pilot.
2. Key Duties & Responsibilities;
i.A Co-pilot must take all reasonable steps to:
(a) Maintain familiarity with relevant Rwandan and International air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures;
(b) Maintain familiarity with such provisions of the Company Operations Manuals as necessary to fulfil his function;
(c) Keep himself aware of the PIC’s intentions and monitor the conduct of the flight at all times;
(d) When PM, he will immediately advise the PIC of any apparent deviations from the desired flight path, any non-compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, or if he considers a potentially hazardous situation is developing.
ii.Safety Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Performing their duties as per the laid down procedures;
Reporting of hazards and occurrences.
iii. Specific Responsibilities:
The Co-pilot is directly responsible to the PIC for assisting in the safe and efficient conduct of the flight. He will carry out all duties assigned to him by the PIC in accordance with Flight Deck Management and approved procedures;
When pilot-in-command, the Co-pilot will, in an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, take any action he considers necessary under the circumstances. In such cases, he may deviate from rules, operational procedures and
methods in the interest of flight safety;
The Co-pilot is second in command to the PIC;
Reports safety hazards and occurrences.
3. Main Working Relationships
Directly responsible to: Fleet Manager through the PIC
Supervision of: None
Functional relationships with: Other pilots
External: Through PIC represents RwandAir away from the base
4. Job Requirements
(a) Education and Experience
JAA / FAA / ICAO CPL/ATPL
Hold First Class Medical Certificate
Radio Telephony License or an endorsement on the flight crew member license
Required type rating on license
ICAO English proficiency level 4 minimum
No history of accidents/incidents due to pilot gross negligence
Total flying time of 1,500 hours
500 hours on RwandAir fleet type
As applicable, In-flight Relief is a minimum of 500 hours and an evaluation by flight
operations management
(b) Before the Flight, the Co-pilot will:
Read the Fleet Notices;
Enter his details and signature on the Duty Plan;
Ensure that Flight Dispatch are informed if the PIC has not reported for duty by the
normal report time;
In Cooperation with the PIC, collect and study the flight plan, weather and NOTAM
package, and other required documents and confirm the fuel requirements;
Check that the ATC plan is filed;
Be responsible for refuelling and systems replenishment when no Ground Engineers are
available;
Cross-check the take-off performance calculations for gross errors with the PIC. Having
obtained the actual take-off weight, stabiliser trim units, flap setting, pack configuration
and power requirement, he will calculate the EPR/N1 and takeoff speeds and complete
the bug card
(c) During the Flight, the Co-pilot will:
Carry out the duties laid down in the Operations Manual for PF or PM, including any
other instructions given by PIC.
(d) After Landing, the Co-Pilot will:
Complete the Maintenance Log for the PIC’s signature;
Put copies of ATC Flight Plans, Navigation Logs, Load Sheets, Load Info, Met Charts,
Airfield and Route information and Fuel Receipts in the Flight Return Envelope provided
and ensure that it is returned to the Flight Dispatch office;
At airfields where no handling is available, carry out those actions normally performed
by the Company’s Agents as requested by the PIC;
At airfields where no engineering handling is available, assist the PIC as required with
the post-flight check;
Contact Flight Dispatch as soon as possible if requested.
(e) Incapacitation of PIC
Should the PIC, due to illness, accident, or for any other reason, be unable to carry out
his duties, the succession of command is detailed in part A of the Company Operations
Manual
5. How to Apply:
An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
Recent Curriculum Vitae
A photocopy of the Passport/National ID
Copies of Degree/Diploma certificates
Copies of relevant certificates
Three referees
The deadline for submitting application documents (Only PDF Format) is December 31, 2024.
Please apply via the link: https://erecruitment.rwandair.com/
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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