# Cessna 208 Captain

## Employer

Aviation Link

## Location

Maruleng Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

## Employment Type

Full-time

**Location:** Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province  
**Job Type:** Full-time

As a Cessna 208 Captain you will be responsible for leading safe and efficient charter flights. You will work with your First Officer, the Commercial Team, and the Aviation Manager.

## What you will be doing
Oversight to include (but not limited to):
- Oversee and, when required, conduct rigorous flight planning
- Pre-Flight Planning
- Aircraft Inspection
- Weight and Balancing
- Oversee and, when required, conduct passenger safety
- Strict adherence to SACAA regulations and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Manage ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance)

## Soft Skills
- Strong communication (written and oral) skills with customers and flight crew
- Strong planning, scheduling, and time management
- Ability to focus on detailed tasks to completion
- Ability to work as part of a team

## Technical Skills
- Must be computer literate

## Systems and Programs
- ForeFlight / Garmin Pilot
- Microsoft Office (Excel advanced)
- Safety Management Systems Software
- Maintenance Tracking Systems

## Requirements
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with an Instrument Rating (IR)
- Valid SACAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
- A minimum of 750 hours Total Time
- A minimum of 100 hours Turbine Hours
- A minimum of 100 hours on Type (Cessna 208 Caravan)
- A minimum of 100 hours as Pilot in Command
- Valid ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 or higher
- Familiar with Aviation terminology
- Exposure to airport and aircraft movements
- Must have expertise in the application of safety standards and safe operating practices
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of national and international aviation regulations such as CAA, ICAO, IATA, FAA, and EASA
- Knowledge of all legal regulations for the piloting/aviation profession in the South African and international regulatory environment

## Position Details
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Area:** Hoedspruit (and surrounds)
- **Aircraft:** Cessna Caravan 208 EX
- **Environment:** Lodge-based commercial aviation
- **Salary:** Market related
- **Benefits:** Provident Fund + Medical Aid Contribution

## How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV online or to [nico@aviationlink.co.za](mailto:nico@aviationlink.co.za) for consideration.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements and have relevant experience will be considered.

## How to Apply

Apply through AviationLink:
https://www.aviationlink.co.za/jobs/cessna-208-captain.html

## Closing Date

15 September 2026