Direct Entry Captain | ERJ 145 / ATR 42/72

Position Summary

The Direct Entry Captain is responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of assigned aircraft, crew, and passengers. This position provides flight deck leadership across multiple bases and fleets while ensuring operations are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, and established safety standards.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Permanent position
• Flight Time Limitations (FTL) schedule
• Home almost every night
• Rosters published more than 6 weeks in advance
• 3 requested days off each month
• 4 guaranteed Golden Days off annually
• Flexible and part-time working options available

Responsibilities

• Exercise full responsibility for the safety, security, and operation of the aircraft, crew, and passengers
• Oversee all aspects of aircraft operation during assigned flights
• Make critical decisions during normal and non-normal operations
• Lead and support flight crew members
• Ensure required operational procedures are followed
• Safely adapt procedures when operational circumstances require
• Maintain compliance with applicable aviation regulations and company standards
• Promote effective communication and crew collaboration
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and safety
• Support a culture of integrity and continuous improvement

Requirements

• UK CAA Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
• Current Class 1 Medical
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC on multi-crew aircraft with MTOW greater than 10 tonnes or more than 19 passenger seats in passenger Commercial Air Transport operations
• Current or recent experience operating multi-crew aircraft with MTOW greater than 10 tonnes or more than 19 passenger seats
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, safety practices, and flight operations
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Ability to make timely and sound operational decisions under pressure
• Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
• For Embraer-specific applications: Minimum 500 hours PIC on jet multi-crew aircraft with MTOW greater than 10 tonnes or more than 19 passenger seats in passenger Commercial Air Transport operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid ERJ 145 Type Rating
• Valid ATR 42/72 Type Rating
• For ATR applications: 500 hours PIC on turboprop aircraft with MTOW greater than 10 tonnes or more than 19 passenger seats in passenger Commercial Air Transport operations

Benefits

• Sector pay of £5,500–£8,000 annually
• 100% pay from first day of induction with no training rate
• Travel, hotel, and meal allowances during Type Rating
• Type Rating paper bond with no upfront cost
• Staff travel and global airline partner travel benefits
• myIDTravel access
• Contributory pension with up to 6% company contribution
• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 34 days after five years
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health support, including physiotherapy
• Health, treatment, and gym membership discounts
• Hotel, shopping, and entertainment discounts
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car Scheme
• Transparent base transfer policy
• Multiple UK basing options

Compensation

• Basic Salary: £76,988–£101,584 annually
• Sector Pay: £5,500–£8,000 annually

Application Deadline

• November 30, 2026