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BN2T (Islander) First Officer

Draken Europe
On-site
London, United Kingdom



Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.


We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.


The Role


We are currently recruiting for First Officers at our operating base in Northern Ireland or Greater London. As a First Officer you will be supporting current contracts operating BN2T Islander aircraft and will support any such similar contracts in the future.



To be successful in this role you should be a diligent and professional individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a small team. You will need to be self-motivated, proactive and flexible in order to meet the demands of a dynamic military flying schedule.


As a First Officer your key responsibilities will involve:





  • The safe operation of the aircraft in accordance with CAA regulations and company operations manuals.

  • Support to the Captain in the safe operation of the aircraft.

  • Assist with mission planning, detachment organisation and broader Flight Operations business when required.

  • Occasional, single pilot, transit flying.

  • Support worldwide detachments as required by the company.



Any other duties that are reasonably requested by management within the capability of the incumbent.





Experience / skills / qualifications


As a First Officer your experience and qualifications should include:



  • Eligibility for UK DV security clearance

  • Hold or be working towards a CPL(A)

  • Multi Engine Instrument Rating

  • Multi Crew Cooperation Course

  • UPRT (where required)

  • Greater than 200 hours flight time


Our employee values


Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.


We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.


In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.


 


 


 




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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.