Job Overview
Position: Captains (15 Vacancies)
Air Tanzania (ATCL)
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) is a Limited Liability Company incorporated under the Companies Act (CAP 212) 2002 upon dissolution of the former Air Tanzania Corporation (ATC). The core business of the Company is transportation of passengers and cargo, taking over the operational rights of the former ATC. The Company is 100% owned by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania.
ATCL is currently implementing a 5-year Corporate Strategic Plan (2022/23-2026/27) focusing on expansion of its fleet and network while sustaining achievements recorded over the past 10 years. The overarching goal of this strategy is to remain an airline of choice that exceeds customers’ expectations through provision of reliable, seamless, safe, and high-quality services. For purposes of strengthening flight operations, in line with existing expansion ambitions, ATCL invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
Captains (15 Vacancies)
Minimum Entry Qualifications
- The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3500 flying hours with valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), Multi Engine and Instrument Rating.
- He/She must have minimum 1000 hours and endorsement as a Pilot in Command on equipment with a minimum of 20 tons with demonstrated good performance.
- ICAO English Proficiency level 4 or above.
- Valid Class one medical certificate.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Dash 8-300 or Dash 8-400 aircraft type rating.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Command the aircraft with utmost regard for safety and comfort of passengers at all times.
- Coordinating and managing the flight crew, including the co-pilot and other crew members to ensure maintenance of high standard of discipline, appearance, uniformity, and promptness.
- Ensure commercial aspects of their flights are achieved and whenever safety is not impaired, to obtain additional revenue load for the Company.
- Ascertain that they are briefed of Flight Plans, NOTAM, Fleet Notices, Weather, and any pertinent documentation and service items that their flight may require.
- Conducting pre and post flight checks in accordance with company and TCAA guidelines and procedures.
- Verify and ensure that loading of the aircraft has been performed in accordance with laid down procedures and regulations.
- Monitor the aircraft’s performance and handle navigation, communication with air traffic control, as well as adherence to flight time limits in line with applicable guidelines and regulations.
- Report all incidents and accidents in accordance with applicable company and TCAA regulations.
- Verify and ensure that all documents/certificates carried onboard the aircraft are available and valid.
- Report any flight delays as per company procedures and guidelines.
- Accept and sign for diplomatic mail, precious cargo and supervise their stowage aboard the aircraft and handover to destinations.
- Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Specified contract with attractive remuneration and fringe benefits as per ATCL Salary Structure and Incentive Scheme.
General Conditions for Applicants
- All applications must be sent through ATCL Recruitment Portal by using the following address: https://recruitment.atcl.co.tz and NOT otherwise. This address can also be found at Air Tanzania website.
Interested applicants must upload:
- A duly signed application letter for consideration of the application.
- The letter should be addressed to Managing Director & CEO, Air Tanzania Company Limited, P.O. Box 543, Dar es Salaam.
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of all certificates (including secondary school and birth certificates), other relevant certificates.
- Name and address of at least two reputable referees.
- Applicant’s reliable and active contact address including email and telephone number.
- Applicants who have studied outside Tanzania must have their certificates verified by relevant authorities in the country (Tanzania Commission for University-TCU or
- National Examination Council of Tanzania-NECTA).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through emails, a list of shortlisted candidates will also be published through ATCL website.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Misrepresentation of qualifications or any other information on application shall warrant legal consequences.
Closing date of application is 30th June, 2025.
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