Employer and vacancy source: Brilliance Executive Management
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- EmployerBrilliance Executive Management
- LocationLusaka
- Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
- Application methodExternal application link
- Listing sourcezambiajobalerts.com
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Brilliance Executive Management
- Location
- Lusaka
- Posted
- July 13, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
- Application method
- External application link
Website Brilliance Executive Management
Job description
Description:
Job Purpose
The Q400 Captain will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft while ensuring compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Command and operate the Q400 aircraft safely and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, aviation regulations, and standard operating procedures.
- Lead and manage flight crew in maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
- Conduct pre-flight inspections, briefings, and flight planning activities.
- Monitor weather conditions, NOTAMs, and operational requirements to support safe flight operations.
- Make sound operational decisions during normal and emergency situations.
- Maintain effective communication with Air Traffic Control, Flight Dispatch, Ground Operations, and Cabin Crew.
- Ensure accurate completion of all required flight documentation and reports.
- Promote a strong safety culture and exemplary customer service.
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualification and Experience
- License – Active ATPL (Airline transport Pilot License) held – must be valid Zambian or ZCAA Validated
- Instrument Rating (IR) – Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) valid.
- Type Rating – On Q400 or any group 2 turbine aircraft (Turboprop)
- Flight Experience – Total Time – Minimum 3000Hrs total flight hours
- PIC on Multi-Engine Turbine – 1000 hours PIC on multi-engine turbine aircraft.
- Medical Certificate – Unrestricted ICAO Class 1 Medical valid.
- Language Proficiency – Minimum ICAO Level 4
- Recency – Current on type or similar turboprop (2 engine) aircraft
- Excellent decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience as a Line Training Captain, Instructor, Check Pilot, or Examiner.
- Strong leadership and Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills.
- Current and proficient on Q400 or a similar twin-engine turboprop aircraft.
- Experience operating within African and regional airspace.
- Knowledge of ZCAA regulations and ICAO standards
QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
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