Uganda Airlines Careers — Uganda
Estimated salary for Commercial Pilots (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $84,540–$190,440 per year, median $123,220. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Description Job role
The First Officer (Co-Pilot) works hand in hand with the Line Captain to ensure the safety, security and proper conduct of flights. He/she deputizes the Captain.
Authority and Responsibility of a First Officer
• The First Officer is the PIC’s deputy.
• The First Officer shall assume the role of Pilot-in Command when so directed by the PIC.
• If the PIC becomes incapacitated, the First Officer assumes the PIC's authority and responsibility for the aircraft, crew, passengers and cargo.
• Therefore, it is his responsibility to participate in the preparation of the flight and to attentively monitor its progress in order to be able to assume the authority / responsibility at any given time.
• He co-operates in a responsible manner as a member of the aircraft crew, and performs the routine work assigned or delegated to him by the PIC.
Qualifications (knowledge, skills, experience)
• 3000 hours Total Time of which 1000 hours minimum are on B737NG/MAX.
• Last flew the B737NG/MAX within the past 6 months from the date of application.
• Hold a valid Commercial Pilot License with multiple engine rating and Instrument rating.
• Medical Class 1.
• No Accident or Incident record.
• No criminal record.
• English language proficiency level 4 minimum.
• Individual assessment for satisfactory ability will be carried out as part of the interview process.
Competencies
• Airline passenger handling training.
• Good report writing skills.
• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Customer focused and hospitable.
• Cool, pleasant and approachable personality.
• High integrity and influencing skills.
• Well groomed.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Team player.
• Ability to lead, guide, motivate a team and make decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cross-culture sensitivity and respect.
• Confident, decisive and proactive.
• Ability to work well for long hours under pressure including shift work pattern.
• Creative and innovative.
• Self-driven.
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