Direct Entry Captain Belfast

Emerald Airlines; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Annual medical

Job security – permanent positions available

Job summary

Emerald Airlines, based at Belfast City Airport, is looking for experienced Flight Crew to join our team. As Ireland’s newest airline, we offer the chance to be part of an exciting venture in flying eco-responsible ATR 72-600 aircraft.

The ideal candidate will have substantial flight experience, including 2,000 total hours and a CAA ATPL licence. We provide competitive earning potential, company pension schemes, and a commitment to a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time.
• At least 1,000 hours on large commercial transport aircraft.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.

Skills

Flight Experience on large multi-crew aircraft

ATR 72-600 type rating

Training qualification

Education

Current CAA ATPL licence

Current Class 1 medical

Job description

Come fly with us… opportunities for direct entry Captains (both type rated and non-type rated)

Emerald Airlines is Ireland’s newest airline and we are now recruiting experienced Flight Crew to join our team at Belfast City Airport.

At Emerald Airlines, you will get to work with a great team; we are a tight‑knit organisation who value integrity, openness and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to be part of an exciting new Irish airline and to fly in the most eco‑responsible commercial turbo‑prop aircraft, the ATR 72‑600.

What we can offer you:

• An opportunity to be part of an exciting new Irish airline.
• Great earning potential
• Company pension scheme
• Annual medical
• Job security – permanent positions available

What you need :

• Valid ATR 72‑600 type rating is an advantage, but not required.
• Minimum 2,000 hours total time, of which at least 1,000 hours are on large (>5,700 kg) multi‑crew commercial transport aircraft.
• Current CAA ATPL licence.
• Current Class 1 medical.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
• Advantageous if a training qualification is also held.

At Emerald Airlines, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where people are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Integrated into our core values is our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce is central to our success. We’re friends, teammates, collaborators, all hands on deck.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Emerald Airlines