Captain B737 – Uganda Airlines

• The safety and security of the aircraft.
• Passenger safety and security.
• Crew safety and security.
• Cargo safety and security.
• Taking all necessary measures to ensure safe operations during every phase of flight.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable aviation regulations, company procedures and operational standards.
• Maintaining the highest standards of flight safety and operational discipline.

• Aerodrome operating minima.
• Fuel reserves.
• Terrain clearance.
• Weather conditions.
• Aircraft operating conditions.
• Other operational safety considerations.

• Aviation safety.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Sound operational judgment.
• Passenger and crew welfare.
• Aircraft security.
• Safe completion of the flight.

• Strong team management skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Strong understanding of airline operations.
• Results-focused approach.
• Bias for action and operational efficiency.
• Strong commitment to on-time performance.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Ability to influence people at different organizational levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across different cultures.
• Strong professional judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain operational standards.
• Experience managing large teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality.
• High level of professionalism.

• Five (5) years or more of airline experience in a similar role.
• Extensive Boeing 737 command experience.
• Experience operating within a professional airline environment.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and delivering high operational standards.
• Experience leading and managing flight crew.
• Experience working in safety-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of airline operational procedures and safety standards.

• Hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
• Hold a valid Instrument Rating (IR).

• At least 5,000 hours total flying experience.
• At least 2,000 hours of jet flying experience.
• At least 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) on Boeing 737NG/MAX.

• Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.

• No accident record.
• No incident record.
• No criminal record.
• A strong professional aviation record.

• 500 instructional hours on type.

• Boeing 737 Captains.
• B737NG Captains.
• B737 MAX Captains.
• Airline Transport Pilots.
• Senior airline pilots.
• B737 Training Captains who meet the required command-hour criteria.

• ATPL status.
• Instrument Rating.
• Class 1 Medical status.
• English Language Proficiency.
• B737NG/MAX type rating.
• Current flying status.

• Total flight hours.
• Total jet hours.
• Total PIC hours.
• B737NG hours.
• B737 MAX hours where applicable.
• PIC B737NG/MAX hours.
• Recent B737NG/MAX experience.

• Pilot in Command duties.
• Crew leadership.
• Operational decision-making.
• Safety management.
• Crew Resource Management.
• Emergency decision-making.
• Airline operational procedures.
• Regulatory compliance.

• Instructional hours.
• Aircraft type.
• Training responsibilities.
• Simulator experience where applicable.
• Crew assessment experience.

• Aviation safety.
• Operational compliance.
• Risk management.
• Safety reporting.
• Incident prevention.
• Standard Operating Procedures compliance.
• Crew Resource Management.

• Your current airline role.
• ATPL and IR status.
• Total flying hours.
• Total jet hours.
• B737NG/MAX PIC hours.
• Date of most recent B737NG/MAX flight.
• Class 1 Medical status.
• Airline command experience.
• Crew leadership experience.
• Safety and operational record.
• Willingness to relocate to Uganda.

1. Tell us about your aviation career and experience.
2. Why are you interested in joining Uganda Airlines?
3. Why do you believe you are suitable for the B737 Captain position?
4. Describe your experience as a Pilot in Command.
5. What are your strongest qualities as an airline Captain?

1. How do you manage a flight crew with different personalities and experience levels?
2. Describe a situation where you had to exercise strong leadership in the cockpit.
3. How do you encourage effective Crew Resource Management?
4. How would you handle disagreement between members of your crew?
5. How do you maintain authority while encouraging open communication?

1. How do you approach operational risk assessment?
2. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult safety-related decision.
3. How do you balance operational efficiency with flight safety?
4. What factors would influence your decision to delay or discontinue a flight?
5. How do you manage pressure from operational or commercial stakeholders when safety concerns exist?
6. How do you ensure that safety margins are maintained during flight operations?

1. Describe your recent B737NG/MAX operational experience.
2. What are the key considerations when preparing for a B737 flight?
3. How do you approach abnormal and emergency situations?
4. How do you ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures?
5. How do you manage workload during high-pressure phases of flight?
6. How do you use available resources to support sound operational decisions?

1. How do you maintain your knowledge of aviation regulations and company procedures?
2. What does professional command responsibility mean to you?
3. How do you ensure continued operational competence?
4. What would you do if you believed a company procedure presented an unacceptable safety risk in a particular situation?

1. How does a Captain contribute to passenger experience?
2. How would you manage a difficult passenger situation while maintaining operational priorities?
3. How can flight crews contribute to on-time performance without compromising safety?
4. How do you balance customer service, commercial considerations and safety?

• Command ability.
• B737NG/MAX technical knowledge.
• Flight planning and operational decision-making.
• Aviation regulations.
• Safety management.
• Crew Resource Management.
• Leadership.
• Communication.
• Emergency procedures.
• Human factors.
• Situational awareness.
• Professional judgment.
• English language proficiency.
• Ability to operate under pressure.

• Valid ATPL.
• Valid Instrument Rating.
• Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 5,000 total flying hours.
• Minimum 2,000 jet hours.
• Minimum 1,500 B737NG/MAX PIC hours.
• B737NG/MAX flown within the past six months.
• Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 4.
• No accident record.
• No incident record.
• No criminal record.
• Relevant airline experience.
• Strong command and crew leadership experience.
• Willingness to relocate and be based in Uganda.
• 500 instructional hours on type if applying as a designated Instructor/Training Captain.