First Officer

Date: ‎7 Jun ‎2023
Company: Air Arabia Egypt (E5)
Location: Cairo, EG
Country: EG
Job Purpose
To monitor the progress of assigned flights in accordance with the detailed
provisions of the Airline 's Operational Manual and in compliance with the
respective civil aviation authority related regulations. Assists the Captain
in achieving ultimate safety, security and efficiency throughout the flight;
records and documents all necessary data; supports the flight/cabin crew, and
effectively applies emergency procedures when instructed; takes control over
the flight from the captain when instructed or required as per the adopted
procedures.
Key Result Responsibilities
‎1. Performs as the 'Pilot Flying' or the 'Pilot Monitoring', assists the
Captain in managing flight deck work by monitoring the flight progress,
efficiency of operating systems, and performance of other cockpit crew
members. Demonstrates high level of cooperation whilst ensuring a well-
balanced task distribution, and a systematic approach for exchanging
information.
‎2. When required or instructed by the Captain, flies the assigned aircrafts
from one destination to another; taking into account the following key
factors, in order of priority:
a. Safety
b. Efficiency
c. Passenger comfort
‎3. Conducts flights in accordance with the detailed provisions of the
Airline's Operations Manual and regulations. At all times applies and monitors
the procedures necessary to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the
aircraft assigned.
‎4. Coordinates with Captain and Dispatch Team prior to each flight to ensure
flight/cabin crew members are well prepared and provided with required
information, this includes aircraft technical status, route preferences,
weather, fuel, weight, distribution of roles, etc.
‎5. Carries out necessary checks, records, and documentation tasks assigned to
him/her for conducted flights such as take-off data and fuel requirements, ATS
flight plan, etc.
‎6. Uses adopted systems and forms to record data such as log book, CFP, and
others; verifies calculated data with assumed ones and obtains Captain's
signature accordingly.
‎7. At stations without qualified personnel, checks the fuel type and
supervises the fuelling of the aircraft, ensuring proper distribution of fuel.
‎8. Alerts the Captain with any irregularities or unfavourable variables that
may affect safety; applies necessary actions as instructed by Captain and
assists the crew on how to react in case of safety or security irregularities.
‎9. Undertakes additional, ground based tasks such as Safety Officer or
Security Officer, as directed by the Head of Flight Operations and in
accordance with the provisions of Part A of the Airline's Operations Manual.
‎10. Keeps himself/herself up to date with the legal requirements of the
different regulatory bodies such as, civil aviation authority, Airbus Company
and any other relevant regulatory body relating to flights and Flight Crew.
Attends recurrent and competency-based trainings as planned by the Training
Department.
‎11. Checks the prescribed manuals, charts, maps, and forms ensuring that the
Airline's Operations Manual is distributed, accounted for, maintained,
updated, and complied with by Flight Crew for current and next flight; where
this is not attainable, ensures the security of the aircraft until return to
home base.
‎12. Assists the Captain in completing the necessary records and reports such
as the voyage report and aircraft flight log, safety and discretion reports.
Deposits the flight envelops in the designated secure place post each
conducted flight.
Key Result Responsibilities - Continued
Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)
* Appropriate ATPL License, alternatively, CPL License with Frozen ATPL is a must.
* He/she must pass the technical/psychometric assessment for the Second Officer (Co-Pilots) as per the Airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
* He/she must pass the Medical Fitness check-up carried for the Second Officers (Co-Pilots) as per the Airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
* Training in safety and emergency response is essential - a formal qualification is an advantage.
* Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations training is an advantage.
* Crew Resources Management Training is considered as an advantage.
* IATA principles & standards relating to security is an advantage.
* Proficient in using Aircraft systems, proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Web Search.
* Very good written and verbal communication skills, Technical reports writing, presentations, etc.
* Very good in English Language, Arabic and French Languages are an advantage.
Work Experience
* He/she must have completed a minimum of ‎1500 hours of flying an aircraft, Airbus ‎320 is preferred.
* Experience with low-cost airline is highly desirable.
* Possesses acceptable industry knowledge in aircraft systems and operating procedures.
* He/she must possess needed knowledge and exposure to handle any other role delegated to him/her such as security or safety related roles as required by the airline and respective civil aviation authority standards.
* Exposure to QA/Safety/Security/Audit procedures and practices related to and affecting Flight Operations.
* Capable of applying policies, procedures, and manuals as per approved standards and regulations.
* Capable to perform in a changing environment with heavy work-load schedules and ad-hoc scenarios.
* Composed, self-confident and focused, capable of handling emergencies and threats with efficiency.
* Proven skills in analysing data, identifying irregularities, and recommending solutions.
* Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
* High accuracy and attention to details.
* Employs technical expertise and interpersonal relations to support company's objectives.
* Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.