First Officer – South African Airways (SAA) | Kempton Park, Gauteng

Job Title

First Officer – South African Airways (SAA)

Location

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Type

Permanent

Division

Operations – Flight Operations

Job Overview

Join South African Airways (SAA) as a First Officer and contribute to the safety and efficiency of our flight operations. In this role, you’ll act as Second-In-Command (P2) or Cruise Relief Pilot (P3), upholding all safety protocols and regulations for secure ground and in-flight operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure flight safety standards are maintained at all times, both on the ground and in-flight.
• Collaborate closely with the Captain and flight crew, performing assigned pilot duties as either P2 or P3.
• Adhere to SAA’s operational protocols and aviation regulations.

Required Documentation

Applicants must submit:

• Matric results transcript
• Aviation training records
• A summary of aircraft types flown and hours logged
• Certified copies of:
  • Matric Certificate
  • South African ID/Passport
  • Academic transcripts
  • Last 3 pages of Pilot logbook and logbook summary
  • Pilot License and Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • Updated CV

Note: SAA prioritizes female applicants under its Employment Equity Plan.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Matric Certificate/Grade 12/N3 or relevant tertiary qualifications (SAQA accredited)

Subjects Required: Mathematics or Statistics 101 and English (minimum D symbol on higher grade or C on standard grade); plus either Physical Science or Computer Science (same grade requirements)

Licensing: Valid South African ATPL or Commercial Pilot License with completed ATPL ground subjects; ATPL must be obtained within 4 years of employment

Medical: Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate

Flight Hours: Minimum of 1,500 hours, including 200 on multi-engine aircraft

Nationality: South African citizen with a valid passport

Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in aviation safety standards and safe operational practices
• Knowledge of CAA, ICAO, IATA, FAA, and EASA regulations
• Proficiency in business communication and familiarity with international travel customs and practices

Personal Attributes

• High emotional intelligence with strong decision-making ability
• Resilience in a fast-paced environment and attention to detail
• Proactive collaboration skills and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Results-oriented with the ability to inspire and lead

Application Process

• System Requirement: Register on SAA’s E-recruitment site to create a personal profile.
• Profile Completion: Complete all mandatory fields for screening and shortlisting purposes. Incomplete profiles are subject to disqualification.
• Internal Applicants: SAA’s Employment Equity policy gives preference to internal candidates to support its equity goals.

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For system support, please contact CebileNkosi@flysaa.com.