Pilot Assessment & Selection Events 2025

Draken Europe; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior First Officer to execute safe and efficient flight operations, progressing to Captaincy. The role requires UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A) certification, extensive flying experience, and medical qualifications. Join a mission-focused team that conducts exciting military-style missions, ensuring high operational standards and safety.

Benefits

Exciting flying missions

Predictable Monday-Friday schedule

Career progression opportunities

Premium benefits including competitive salary and pension

Generous leave including holidays

Qualifications

• Must hold UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A).
• Must have UK CAA Class 1 Medical certification.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time required.
• Must have at least 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command (PIC).

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient flight operations.
• Execute formation and low-level missions.
• Collaborate with crew and clients to meet mission goals.

Skills

UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)

UK CAA Class 1 Medical

1,500+ hours total time

1,000+ hours PIC

Multi-Engine IR (current or previously held)

MCC and AUPRT courses

Tactical military captaincy experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient flight operations
• Execute formation and low-level missions
• Collaborate with crew and clients to meet mission goals
• Begin as a Senior First Officer post-type rating, progressing to Captaincy when competent with the missions, Support the Captain in all flight operations
• Participate in specialised flight profiles
• Work closely with a tight-knit, mission-focused team

Qualifications

• UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• 1,500+ hours total time
• 1,000+ hours PIC
• Multi-Engine IR (current or previously held)
• MCC and AUPRT courses
• Tactical military captaincy experience, UK CAA ATPL(A)
• 2,500+ hours total time
• Multi-Engine IR (current or previously held)
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• 200+ hours total time
• 70+ hours PIC
• UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)
• 70+ hours PIC
• Multi-Engine IR (current or previously held)
• MCC and AUPRT courses
• Desired: Captaincy and/or Special Mission experience, UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.

Benefits & Perks

• Exciting Flying: Formation, low-level, and military-style missions
• Predictable Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, daytime ops
• Career Progression: Clear path to Captaincy and beyond
• Premium Benefits: Competitive salary, 12% matched pension, loss of license insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Generous leave, including Christmas and New Year off
• UK-Based Roles: Live locally, minimise commuting

Eligibility: All applicants must be UK-based and eligible for UK MOD security clearance.