Ascend Airways | Captain

Captain B737 NG/MAX

Ascend Airways, operating under a newly acquired UK Air Operator Certificate (AOC), is set to launch its operations in early 2024 with a fleet of Boeing 737 NG and MAX aircraft focused on the ACMI market. Establishing its first operational base at London Gatwick, Ascend Airways is built upon the esteemed legacy of Synergy Aviation, a reputable UK AOC holder recently acquired by Avia Solutions Group. As the world's leading ACMI provider with a fleet exceeding 180 airliners, Avia Solutions Group provides a strong foundation for Ascend Airways' growth.

The airline is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Captain, reporting directly to the Director of Flight Operations. This is a pivotal role, offering successful candidates the opportunity to play a key part in the inception of this new airline and benefit from significant career advancement possibilities as the company expands.

This position will be based at London Gatwick. The role involves scheduled night-stopping, with the potential for occasional longer periods away from base, up to two weeks, exclusively during the winter season. The operational pattern anticipates busy summer months followed by quieter winter rosters, offering pilots the flexibility to arrange additional time off during the winter to suit their personal lifestyles.

Required Experience and Attributes:

Successful candidates should possess the following:

• Unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Hold a Class One medical certificate without restrictions (excluding those for spectacles/contact lenses).
• Demonstrate strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Maintain a home address located within a 90-minute travelling time of London Gatwick.

Captain Specific Requirements:

• Hold a Boeing 737 type rating, either current or expired by no more than two years.
• Accumulate a minimum of 3,000 hours total flying time.
• Command a minimum of 500 hours on Boeing 737 aircraft.

A UK ATPL and medical certificate are preferred. However, applications from EASA ATPL Captains are welcomed. Successful EASA candidates will be required to convert to a UK licence prior to their joining date. Ascend Airways will provide assistance with the licence conversion process.

Ascend Airways offers a competitive employment package comprising salary, flight pay, per diems, and pension contributions. Additional benefits include paid parking at the base and paid aviation medical examinations.

Full Time Captain Package:

• Salary: £120,000 (Revised April 2024)
• Flight pay: £13 per flight hour
• Pension Contribution: 6% of salary
• Loss of Licence Insurance
• Opportunities for career progression
• Paid parking at base
• Maximum of 8 days leave permitted between 1st June and 15th September
• Minimum of 10 days off per month

Holiday entitlement totals 42 days per year, with ten guaranteed days off per month. Pilots are also granted three 'golden days' annually, assuring a guaranteed day off at base.

Full Time Captain - 20/10 Roster Package:

• Commuting option offered within the EU.
• Accommodation and per diem provided whilst on duty.
• Economy class flights paid for on the first and last day of duty.

Holiday entitlement for this roster pattern is 36 days per year, including ten guaranteed days off per month and two 'golden days'.

Ascend Airways is dedicated to cultivating an attractive working environment, including a continuous professional development programme. This opportunity allows pilots to join at the foundational stage of a robust, well-funded project led by an expert senior management team.