Airline Transition Captain - Job Description
Position: Airline Transition Captain
Annual Salary: ₹4,00,000 - ₹8,00,000 per year
Industry: Aviation / Airlines
Job Responsibilities
Support airline operations during aircraft type transitions or fleet changes.
Operate aircraft safely in accordance with company procedures and aviation regulations.
Complete required transition, conversion, and familiarization training.
Work with flight crews, instructors, and airline operations teams.
Conduct simulator and aircraft training as required.
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Monitor aircraft systems and operational performance during flights.
Assist with crew familiarization on new aircraft types or operational procedures.
Complete flight documentation, reports, and operational records.
Maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, and crew coordination.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of airline flight operations.
Excellent decision-making and communication skills.
Strong understanding of aviation safety procedures.
Ability to adapt to new aircraft types and operating procedures.
Good leadership and crew resource management (CRM) skills.
Ability to work flexible schedules and international/domestic operations.
Qualification
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) / Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), as applicable.
Valid medical certification and required ratings.
Relevant aircraft type rating and airline transition training.
Previous airline flight experience is generally required for captain-level positions.
Career Growth
First Officer → Senior First Officer → Captain → Training/Transition Captain → Flight Operations Management
Note: ₹4-8 lakh per year is a stated salary range for this job description; actual compensation varies considerably by airline, aircraft type, experience, licence, and position.
Experience
0 - 2 Years
No. of Openings
70
Education
12th Pass
Role
Airlines Transition Captain
Industry Type
Hotel / Travel / Airline / Hospitality
Gender
[ Male / Female ]
Age Limit
18 - 33 Yrs.
Job Country
India
Type of Job
Full Time
Work Location Type
Work from Office
Benefits include
Flexible Working Hours, PF, Travel Allowance (TA), Mobile Allowance, Internet Allowance, ESI, Food/Meals, 5 Working Days
Face Interview Location
Plot No 161, Ultadanga Main Rd, CIT Scheme VII M , Ultadanga, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054