Captain - Business Aviation

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client in the Aviation Industry is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

• Job Title: Captain - Business Aviation
• Location: Lagos
• Job Introduction Adexen has been mandated by one of its clients to recruit an experienced Captain for its private aviation operations.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will operate a Bombardier Challenger 604/605 aircraft and will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of flight safety, operational efficiency and professionalism across domestic and international missions.
• The position requires an experienced business aviation pilot combining strong technical expertise, sound judgement, flexibility and absolute discretion.
• The position is based in Nigeria with regular international operations.
• As Captain and Pilot-in-Command, you will have overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of assigned flights.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as Pilot-in-Command for Challenger 604/605 flight operations.

• Ensure all flights are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable aviation regulations, approved procedures and operating standards.

• Carry out comprehensive pre-flight preparation including flight planning, performance calculations, weather assessment and operational risk evaluation.

• Maintain the highest standards of aircraft operation, safety and flight discipline.

• Exercise sound judgement and decision-making across a wide range of operational conditions.

• Coordinate effectively with dispatch teams, maintenance providers, ground handling partners and relevant aviation authorities.

• Ensure all required aircraft documentation, flight records and operational reports are accurate and up to date.

• Maintain effective Crew Resource Management and promote a strong safety culture within the flight crew.

• Ensure a consistently high standard of service throughout all flight operations.

• Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding passengers, schedules, destinations and all operational information.

• Remain available for international missions and short-notice flight assignments as required.

• Desired Skills and Experience

• Valid ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).

• Current Bombardier Challenger 604/605 Type Rating.

• Minimum 3,500 total flight hours.

• Significant flying experience within corporate, private or business aviation.

• Current Class 1 Medical Certificate.

• Strong international flight operations experience.

• Excellent knowledge of ICAO regulations and international flight operating procedures.

• Strong Crew Resource Management capabilities.

• Excellent technical flying and decision-making skills.

• Proven ability to remain calm and effective in demanding operational situations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.