Pilot Recruitment Opportunity at Blue Islands
Blue Islands is actively seeking skilled and highly motivated candidates to join its professional flight operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for pilots looking to establish a career with a dynamic regional carrier. Comprehensive Type Rating training for the ATR aircraft will be provided to suitable applicants.
Essential Pilot Qualifications and Minimum Flight Time
Candidates must strictly adhere to the following minimum requirements to be considered for this position:
- Total Flight Time: 250 hours
- Multi-Engine Time: 50 hours
Required Licensing and Documentation
All applicants must possess the necessary licenses, ratings, and certifications issued by the specified authority:
- License Authority: UK CAA license holder is mandatory.
- Minimum License: Frozen Air Transport Pilot License (Frozen ATPL).
- Required Ratings: Instrument Rating (IR), Multi-Engine (ME) rating, and Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course completion.
- Medical Certification: Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- ICAO ELP: Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 4.
Training, Preferences, and Compliance Notes
- Type Rating: A Type Rating is not required, as training will be provided to successful candidates. However, preference will be given to applicants who are already ATR type rated.
- Additional Experience Notes: Preference may be extended to candidates demonstrating prior Command experience on aircraft with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) exceeding 10,000 kg.
- Background Checks: All candidates must successfully pass a rigorous five-year background and criminal record check. The provision of verifiable professional references is a mandatory requirement for this process.
- Visa/Work Authorization: Please note that Blue Islands does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already possess the legal right to live and work in the UK.