Emerald Airlines | ATR42/72 Captain

Direct Entry Captain Opportunities: ATR 72-600 Pilot Job

Emerald Airlines, Ireland’s newest and most rapidly expanding carrier, invites applications from highly experienced Flight Crew for the position of Direct Entry Captain. This is a critical operational role based at Belfast City Airport. The airline encourages applications from both type-rated and non-type-rated candidates who are ready to join an exciting, professional, and collaborative team.

The Opportunity

Successful applicants will be instrumental in the growth of this new Irish airline, operating the modern and eco-responsible commercial turbo-prop aircraft, the ATR 72-600. Emerald Airlines maintains a tight-knit organizational structure that highly values integrity, openness, and operational collaboration, ensuring a supportive and engaging working environment for all flight crew.

Captain Requirements and Qualifications

The suitable candidate is required to possess the following essential qualifications:

• A current CAA ATPL licence and a valid Class 1 medical certificate.
• Unrestricted legal right to live and work within the United Kingdom.
• A minimum total flying time of 2,000 hours.
• A minimum of 1,000 hours accumulated on large (>5700kgs) multi-crew commercial transport aircraft.

Highly Desirable Attributes

While the airline welcomes applications from non-type-rated pilots, the possession of the following qualifications will be considered highly advantageous:

• A valid ATR 72-600 type rating.
• A recognised flight training qualification.

Compensation and Benefits Package

Emerald Airlines is committed to offering excellent job security through permanent positions and providing competitive earning potential. The comprehensive package offered to Captains includes:

• Inclusion in the Company Pension Scheme.
• Access to generous Staff Travel Privileges.
• Provision for annual medical assessments.
• The availability of a highly stable, regular roster pattern (5:2:5:3).
• The option to utilise a commuting roster arrangement.
• The professional opportunity to contribute to a major new Irish airline venture.