Experienced Pilot Opportunity at Draken
Draken is actively seeking highly qualified and experienced Pilots to contribute to its critical flight operations. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for dedicated aviation professionals to join a leading organization committed to excellence in air operations and service delivery. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering contracted flight operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
This position requires an individual capable of maintaining command status on major aircraft types engaged in the role, applying comprehensive flight operations management practices, and contributing to the strategic objectives of the flight department. Draken seeks professionals with a robust understanding of operational requirements and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of national security clearance.
Key Responsibilities and Competencies:
- Delivery of contracted Flight Operations with an unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Maintaining command status on the primary aircraft types utilized in the role.
- Application of sound Flight Operations management practices and adherence to organizational values.
- Contribution to strategic objectives through a strong domain knowledge of customer operational requirements and platform capabilities.
- Demonstrated competence with the suite of Microsoft Office tools.
- Understanding of general business management principles, including budget setting and control.
- Experience in flight operations within both civil and military or government aviation environments.
Minimum Requirements:
- Total Flight Time: A minimum of 1000 hours of total flight time.
- Pilot Qualification: Suitably qualified and experienced as a Pilot, demonstrating a robust understanding of flight operations.
- License Requirements: Possession of a valid UK CAA Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi-Engine (ME) endorsements.
- Open to License Holders: UK CAA.
- Medical Certificate: A current UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency: ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 or higher.
- Type Rating: Not specifically required, as comprehensive type rating training will be provided.
- Security Clearance: Applicants will be required to achieve and maintain the highest level of UK national security clearance for this position.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Not specified as a mandatory requirement.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional pilot to make a significant contribution within a forward-thinking aviation enterprise.