About This Role
Global Airways is seeking experienced First Officers based in South Africa for its Airbus A320 fleet and worldwide ACMI contract operations under a European AOC in an EASA-regulated environment. The role offers international flying across destinations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, with typical rotations of six to eight weeks on followed by three to four weeks off. Applicants may qualify through an EASA CPL or ATPL pathway, an EASA ATPL-theory pathway, or validation of a SACAA licence.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Captain in conducting safe, compliant and efficient flights in accordance with applicable regulations and Company Operations Manuals.
- Complete flight preparation, review operational information, and monitor aircraft performance and systems throughout each flight.
- Apply standard operating procedures and effective crew resource management, communicate clearly, and contribute to sound operational decisions.
- Respond to changing conditions, abnormal situations and emergencies in accordance with training and approved procedures.
- Work closely with fellow crew members, operational teams and ground partners to support reliable operations and a positive passenger experience.
- Complete required flight documentation accurately and report safety concerns, incidents and aircraft defects through the appropriate channels.
What We Offer
For suitably qualified South African pilots, Global Airways offers either validation of an existing SACAA licence or a customised training pathway to obtain the required EASA qualifications.An EASA A320 type rating can be provided, and applicants on the EASA ATPL-theory pathway may also receive the applicable EASA ATPL licence check.The permanent role provides international ACMI flying experience across worldwide seasonal operations.
Requirements
- Applicants must be South African nationals based in South Africa and willing to undertake international contract rotations of up to eight weeks. They must hold a valid ICAO/EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate and English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher, demonstrate sound judgement and professionalism, and work effectively across operational and cultural environments. A European passport is advantageous. Candidates must satisfy one of three qualification pathways: holders of an EASA CPL or ATPL must have at least 500 flight hours on turbojet aircraft or qualifying transport-category aeroplanes
- applicants who have passed all EASA ATPL theoretical examinations must meet the same 500-hour experience requirement
- or applicants seeking validation of a SACAA licence must have more than 1,500 flight hours on multi-pilot aeroplanes as Pilot-in-Command or Co-pilot. An EASA A320 type rating is not mandatory because it can be provided, and the applicable EASA ATPL licence check can also be provided where applicable.