Captain - DHC6 Twin Otter

Skybus and Aurigny Airlines are actively seeking highly skilled and motivated Captains to join their professional flight crews. This presents a unique opportunity to operate the DHC6 Twin Otter aircraft across established regional route networks. Positions are available with Skybus, based on the UK mainland, or with Aurigny, based in Guernsey, The Channel Islands.

The Role

Captains will operate the multi-crew DHC6 300 series fleet. Primary operations will involve regional networks connecting the UK mainland with St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, or the UK mainland with The Channel Islands. The role also offers opportunities for inter-base exchanges and involvement in ad-hoc charter operations as required. This position can be accommodated on a full-time or part-time basis, with duty hours strictly adhering to the CAA-approved Flight Time Limitations (FTL) scheme.

Candidate Profile

The airlines are keen to hear from aviation professionals who meet the essential criteria and possess the desirable experience outlined below.

Essential Qualifications:

Hold a valid UK-issued Part-FCL ATPL (full or frozen).
Possess a valid UK-issued Class 1 Medical Certificate with a minimum of three months' validity remaining.
Hold a valid Instrument Rating on a multi-engine aircraft, with at least three months' validity remaining.
Successful completion of an MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation) course.
Successful completion of an AUPRT (Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training) course.
A minimum of 1500 hours total flight time, including at least 500 hours on multi-engine aircraft.
Demonstrate fluency in both spoken and written English.
Possess the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
Ability to provide employer references covering the past five years for airside security pass requirements.

Desirable Experience:

Current or previous DHC6 Twin Otter type rating.
Extensive flight experience in turboprop aircraft.
Flight experience on light multi-engine aircraft such as King Air, Shorts Skyvan, Islander, or Trislander.
Flight experience in tailwheel aircraft, gliding, or similar flight operations.
Previous experience within regional airlines, small operators, island communities, freight operations, or medevac services.

Remuneration and Benefits

The starting salary for Captains based on the UK mainland (Skybus) is £57,575, with annual increments up to year 11. For Captains based in The Channel Islands (Aurigny), the starting salary is £69,557.28. Both positions offer attractive benefits packages and partner travel schemes. Further details will be provided upon application and during the interview process.