20 October 2026
Emerald Airlines | ATR42/72 Captain
Dublin, Ireland
Direct Entry Captain - ATR 72 - Dublin
Emerald Airlines is seeking experienced Direct Entry Captains for its Dublin base, operating the ATR 72-600 commercial turboprop aircraft. This role offers a stable 5:2:5:3 roster and attractive employment benefits, providing a secure and rewarding career opportunity within a dynamic flight operations environment.
About the Role
The Direct Entry Captain will serve as a Captain based in Dublin, flying Emerald Airlines' ATR 72-600 fleet. Successful candidates will join the flight operations team and be required to successfully complete a comprehensive selection process, including a behavioural assessment, interviews, and a simulator assessment, prior to commencing type rating training.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2,000 hours total flight time.
- At least 1,000 hours on large aircraft exceeding 5,700 kg, utilised in multi-crew commercial transport operations.
- A minimum of 500 recent hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
- An EASA licence.
- A current Class 1 medical certificate.
- Unrestricted right to live and work in Ireland.
- Fluency in English.
Qualifications
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Successful completion of the selection process, including:
- Online Work Related Behavioral assessment.
- Interview with the People and Flight Operations teams.
- Simulator assessment.
Benefits
- Dublin base.
- Competitive earning potential.
- Stable 5:2:5:3 roster.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Loss-of-licence cover.
- Payment of annual medical examinations.
- Staff travel privileges.
- Permanent employment opportunities.