PC12 Captain

• Perform as flight crew and team leader on AMREF Flying Doctors flights which include aero-medical missions hospital humanitarian and company flights; and any other approved flights to the highest of safety standards; 
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of company Operations Manuals; the relevant parts of the KCARS the Kenyan AIP and other KCAA promulgated Circulars Directives and Notices; including familiarity with international air legislation best aviation practices and standards. 
• Ensuring the flights comply with all laws rules and regulations of authorities of each country in which it operates; 
• Complete statutory and company documentations associated with a flight. 
• Ensure sound knowledge and implementation of safety security and emergency standards in all aircraft operations. 
• Function in a team environment with flight mission crew and other staff and assist with passenger/ patient care where practical. 
• Be a team player and leader while performing company flight missions.
• Performing functional checks or maintenance test flights when required. 
• Assist in matters related to flight operations including flight planning in the areas of operation. 
• Maintain familiarity with relevant Kenya air laws and International air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures. 
• Train and coach junior pilots in specific areas of experience. 
• Provide assistance to the medical crew during medical interventions as necessary 
• Assist the Chief Pilots office in matters related to flight operations including safety and quality assurance activities. 
• Cultivate and uphold company values and positively promote the public profile of the company
• Attend to any other secondary work-related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

• The ideal candidate will be a Kenyan citizen holding a valid Kenya Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a multi-engine instrument rating. 
• S/he must have a minimum of 3000 hours; 1000 hours of which must be in command and with 250 hours in command on a multi-crew turbine powered aircraft. 
• Experience in aviation operations management systems and safety or quality system will be an added benefit. 
• Possess a good understanding of Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARS); 
• Have a good flight safety record and practical knowledge with planning and dispatch systems in an ad-hoc type commercial operation. 
• Have experience in Eastern Africa flying into remote airstrips and understanding of local terrain and seasonal weather

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

• ICT knowledge 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. 
• A professional pilot with good work ethics integrity and compassionate.
• Attention to detail self-driven with a positive attitude.
• Flexible thinking and ability to manage people.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision in a highly dynamic environment.
• A strong team player dependable and reliable nature.
• High degree of discipline and strong team player.

Additional Information :

If you have the passion to contribute to the leading Aero-medical and Health solutions provider submit your application by Saturday 31 January 2026. Please visit AMREF Flying Doctors website at  Amref Health Africa website at  view job details and requirements

Duly note that AMREF Flying Doctors does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although AMREF Flying Doctors may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from AMREF Flying Doctors will arrive from a @ address.

AMREF Flying Doctors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. AMREF Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time