Direct Entry Captain – ATR 72-600 (Belfast City)

Pilot Assessments; Belfast City District; Sur place; GBP 95 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension

Staff travel privileges

Annual medical

Job security

Résumé du poste

Emerald Airlines is seeking an experienced Captain to lead ATR 72-600 operations from Belfast, delivering safe journeys while mentoring crew and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and customer care.

Applicants must hold a CAA ATPL (ICAO) with a current Class 1 medical and have unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Training qualifications and type-rating on ATR 72-600 are advantageous; direct entry captains are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time.
• At least 1,000 hours on large multi-crew transport aircraft (>5,700 kg).
• Current CAA ATPL (ICAO) and current Class 1 medical.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• ATR 72-600 type rating advantageous but not required; training qualification advantageous.
• Both type-rated and non-type-rated Direct Entry Captains welcome to apply.

Responsabilités

• Command ATR 72-600 operations per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a multi-crew flight deck with CRM and sound decision-making.
• Oversee flight planning, performance, fuel, weather, and turnarounds for on-time performance.
• Foster a safe, collaborative, professionalism-driven environment with customers, crew, and partners.

Connaissances

2,000 hours total flight time

1,000 hours on large multi-crew

CAA ATPL (ICAO)

Class 1 medical

UK work eligibility

ATR 72-600 type rating advantageous

Training qualification advantageous

Direct Entry Captains welcome

Formation

CAA ATPL (ICAO)

Class 1 medical

Description du poste

The opportunity

Join a growing regional operation where integrity, openness, and collaboration guide everything we do. As Captain on the ATR 72-600, you’ll deliver safe, efficient journeys to and from Belfast City Airport while mentoring crew and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and customer care.

What you'll do

• Command ATR 72-600 operations in accordance with company SOPs and all regulatory requirements.
• Lead a multi-crew flight deck, championing effective CRM, sound decision-making, and a just culture.
• Oversee flight planning, performance, fuel, and weather considerations; manage turnarounds to support on-time performance.
• Foster a safe, collaborative environment that reflects Emerald Airlines values with customers, crew, and airport partners.

What you'll bring

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time.
• At least 1,000 hours on large (>5,700 kg) multi-crew commercial transport aircraft.
• Current CAA ATPL (ICAO) and current Class 1 medical.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• ATR 72-600 type rating advantageous but not required; a training qualification is also advantageous.
• Both type-rated and non-type-rated Direct Entry Captains are welcome to apply.

Why you'll love it here

• Stable 5:2:5:3 roster with a commuting option for added flexibility.
• Permanent position with job security in a close-knit, growing airline.
• Great earning potential.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual medical.
• Staff travel privileges.
• Be part of Ireland's newest airline, flying one of the most eco-responsible turboprops in commercial service.

Note: Only candidates who meet the stated minima can be considered.