PC12 Captain | AMREF Flying Doctors Jobs

PC12 Captain

Role Overview

This is a command role with zero room for shortcuts. You will operate AMREF Flying Doctors aircraft as Flight Commander across aero-medical missions and other approved flights, maintaining strict compliance with operations manuals and aviation regulations in every country of operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Command AMREF flights including aero-medical missions, humanitarian, hospital, and company flights
• Operate to the highest safety standards and in line with AMREF operations manuals and applicable aviation regulations
• Maintain strong working knowledge of company manuals, KCARS, Kenyan AIP, and KCAA circulars/directives/notices
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations across all jurisdictions of operation
• Complete statutory and company flight documentation accurately
• Implement safety, security, and emergency standards in daily operations
• Lead and support mission crew and assist with patient/passenger care where practical
• Conduct functional checks or maintenance test flights when required
• Support flight planning and dispatch needs for areas of operation
• Train and coach junior pilots within areas of demonstrated competence
• Support the Chief Pilot’s office on flight operations, safety, quality assurance, and related activities
• Promote company values and protect the organisation’s public profile
• Perform other assigned duties related to flight operations

Qualifications

• Kenyan citizen with a valid Kenya ATPL and multi-engine instrument rating
• Minimum 3000 total flight hours
• Minimum 1000 hours in command, including 250 hours in command on a multi-crew turbine aircraft
• Strong understanding of Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARS)
• Proven safety record and solid experience with planning/dispatch in ad-hoc commercial operations
• Experience flying in Eastern Africa, including remote airstrips and seasonal weather conditions
• Aviation operations management systems exposure and safety/quality systems experience is an advantage

Skills

• Strong ICT capability and clear written and verbal communication
• Professional judgement, strong interpersonal skills, and disciplined work ethic
• Compassionate, dependable, and able to lead under pressure with minimal supervision
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability

How to Apply

Apply via AMREF Flying Doctors on jobs.smartrecruiters.com