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FlySafair pilot requirements 2026
To fly for FlySafair, first officers need at least 1,000 hours. 4 open vacancies list their own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | SACAA CPL (ATPL preferred), SACAA Class 1 medical |
| Type rating | not required (Boeing rating advantageous) |
| Training bond | Training bond(s) apply |
| Other | Junior FO: 1,000 TT plus 500 h twin turbine, or a Boeing/Airbus type rating, or 250 h jet/turbine over 10 t. FO: 1,500 TT incl. 500 h multi-turbine, multi-crew. South African citizens only; ELP Level 6; employment-equity preference. |
Requirements in the open adverts (4)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics) – 2 posts | – | – | B737-800 system course(s) required; B737-8 MAX course an advantage | SACAA licensed AME with W1, W2, W3; avionics-related trade test certificate | – | – |
| First Officer (JHB, DBN, HLA, CPT) | 1,500 hours | – | Not required; Boeing type rating an advantage | SACAA CPL required; ATPL preferred | – | – |
| Junior Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics) | – | – | B737-800 system course(s) required; B737-8 MAX course an advantage | SACAA licensed AME with W1, W2, W3; avionics-related trade test certificate | – | – |
| Senior Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics) | – | – | B737-800 system course(s) required; B737-8 MAX course an advantage | SACAA licensed AME with W1, W2, W3; avionics-related trade test certificate | – | – |
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