First Officer – Embraer Praetor 600 / Legacy 500 (EMB-550)

Pilot Assessments; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments seeks a First Officer to support safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations on the Embraer Praetor 600/Legacy 500 platform. You will work with the Commander and flight operations team to deliver punctual, compliant flights while maintaining high levels of airmanship and discretion.

Base is Birmingham (BHX) in the United Kingdom, with duties potentially spanning domestic and international sectors in business aviation.

Qualifications

• Strong jet handling skills and robust IFR proficiency.
• Excellent situational awareness and CRM.
• Discretion and customer-focused professionalism for private/charter operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute all First Officer duties in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to thorough pre-flight planning, performance calculations, fuel planning, and weather/NOTAM review.
• Support the Captain with decision-making and effective CRM.
• Conduct accurate, timely checklists and aircraft systems monitoring from takeoff to shutdown.
• Coordinate with ground, maintenance, and dispatch to ensure on-time operations.
• Deliver a refined passenger experience with professionalism and discretion.
• Champion a just culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Jet handling

IFR proficiency

CRM

Situational awareness

Job description

About the opportunity

As First Officer, you will support safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations on the Embraer Praetor 600/Legacy 500 platform. You’ll work closely with the Commander and wider flight operations team to deliver punctual, compliant flights while maintaining the highest standards of airmanship and discretion expected in business aviation.

Key responsibilities

• Execute all First Officer duties in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to thorough pre-flight planning, performance calculations, fuel planning, and weather/NOTAM review.
• Support the Captain with decision-making, threat and error management, and effective CRM.
• Conduct accurate, timely checklists and aircraft systems monitoring from takeoff to shutdown.
• Coordinate seamlessly with ground, maintenance, and dispatch to ensure on-time, compliant operations.
• Deliver a refined passenger experience with professionalism, discretion, and proactive communication.
• Champion a just culture and continuous improvement mindset, reporting hazards and sharing best practices.

Preferred profile

• Strong jet handling skills with robust IFR proficiency and systems knowledge.
• Experience on the Embraer Praetor 600/Legacy 500 (EMB-550) or similar midsize business jet is an advantage.
• Collaborative communicator with excellent situational awareness and CRM.
• Customer-centric mindset, professional presentation, and the discretion required for private/charter operations.
• Flexibility to operate to dynamic schedules and occasionally at short notice.
• Current medical and recency appropriate to professional jet operations; exact license requirements will be confirmed during screening.

Note: The specific license authority (e.g., UK CAA/EASA) and type-rating requirements will be clarified by the operator with shortlisted candidates.

What you’ll enjoy

• Operate a state-of-the-art Embraer flight deck within a safety-first culture.
• Work with an experienced leadership team invested in training and professional growth.
• Varied flying across business aviation routes with high standards and high trust.

Base & operations

Birmingham (BHX), United Kingdom serves as your primary base of operations. Duties may include domestic and international sectors in line with business aviation demand.