First Officer B737 job at Uganda Airlines

Job role

The First Officer (Co-Pilot) works hand in hand with the Line Captain to ensure the safety, security and proper conduct of flights. He/she deputizes the Captain.

Authority and Responsibility of a First Officer

The First Officer is the PIC’s deputy. The First Officer shall assume the role of Pilot-in Command when so directed by the PIC. If the PIC becomes incapacitated, the First Officer assumes the PIC's authority and responsibility for the aircraft, crew, passengers and cargo. Therefore, it is his responsibility to participate in the preparation of the flight and to attentively monitor its progress in order to be able to assume the authority / responsibility at any given time.

• He co-operates in a responsible manner as a member of the aircraft crew, and performs the routine work assigned or delegated to him by the PIC.

Competencies

• Airline passenger handling training.
• Good report writing skills.
• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Customer focused and hospitable.
• Cool, pleasant and approachable personality.
• High integrity and influencing skills.
• Well groomed.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Team player.
• Ability to lead, guide, motivate a team and make decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cross-culture sensitivity and respect.
• Confident, decisive and proactive.
• Ability to work well for long hours under pressure including shift work pattern.
• Creative and innovative.
• Self-driven.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills, experience)

• 3000 hours Total Time of which 1000 hours minimum are on B737NG/MAX.
• Last flew the B737NG/MAX within the past 6 months from the date of application.
• Hold a valid Commercial Pilot License with multiple engine rating and Instrument rating.
• Medical Class 1.
• No Accident or Incident record.
• No criminal record.
• English language proficiency level 4 minimum.
• Individual assessment for satisfactory ability will be carried out as part of the interview process.

• Works hand in hand with the Line Captain to ensure the safety, security and proper conduct of flights.
• Deputizes the Captain.
• Assumes the role of Pilot-in Command when so directed by the PIC.
• Assumes the PIC's authority and responsibility for the aircraft, crew, passengers and cargo if the PIC becomes incapacitated.
• Participates in the preparation of the flight.
• Attentively monitors the flight's progress.
• Co-operates in a responsible manner as a member of the aircraft crew.
• Performs the routine work assigned or delegated by the PIC.

• Airline passenger handling training
• Good report writing skills
• Judgement and decision-making skills
• Customer focused and hospitable
• Cool, pleasant and approachable personality
• High integrity and influencing skills
• Well groomed
• Attention to detail and quality
• Team player
• Ability to lead, guide, motivate a team and make decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Cross-culture sensitivity and respect
• Confident, decisive and proactive
• Ability to work well for long hours under pressure including shift work pattern
• Creative and innovative
• Self-driven

• 3000 hours Total Time of which 1000 hours minimum are on B737NG/MAX.
• Last flew the B737NG/MAX within the past 6 months from the date of application.
• Hold a valid Commercial Pilot License with multiple engine rating and Instrument rating.
• Medical Class 1.
• No Accident or Incident record.
• No criminal record.
• English language proficiency level 4 minimum.