Captain - DHC6 Twin Otter | Skybus & Aurigny Airlines

Skybus and Aurigny airlines are actively seeking experienced and highly skilled Captains to join their dynamic flight operations teams. This exciting opportunity involves operating the DHC6 Twin Otter aircraft across their 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

This Captain position can be full-time or part-time, with working hours adhering to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved Flight Time Limitations (FTL) scheme. The successful Captain will primarily operate the DHC6 300 series fleet in a multi-crew environment. Operational routes predominantly include services between the UK mainland and St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, or between the UK mainland and The Channel Islands. There will also be opportunities for rotation between bases and to undertake ad-hoc charter operations as required.

Job Requirements

Skybus and Aurigny are keen to hear from aviation professionals who meet the essential criteria and can demonstrate valuable desirable experience.

Essential Criteria:

Holds a valid UK-issued Part-FCL ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence), full or frozen.
Holds a valid UK-issued Class 1 Medical Certificate with a minimum of three months' validity remaining.
Holds a valid Instrument Rating (IR) on a multi-engine aircraft with a minimum of three months' validity remaining.
Has completed a Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course.
Has completed an Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (AUPRT) course.
Possesses a minimum of 1500 hours total flight time, including 500 hours on multi-engine aircraft.
Is fluent in spoken and written English.
Possesses the unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Is able to provide employer references for the past five years to facilitate an airside security pass application.

Desirable Experience:

Holds a current or previous DHC6 Twin Otter type rating.
Possesses flight experience on turbo-prop aircraft.
Possesses flight experience on light multi-engine aircraft such as King Air, Shorts Skyvan, Islander, or Trislander.
Possesses flight experience in tail-wheel aircraft, gliding, or similar flight profiles.
Has experience within regional airlines, small operators, island communities, freight operations, medevac, or similar aviation environments.

Salary

A competitive remuneration package is offered, varying by base:

UK Mainland Base (Skybus): Starting salary of £57,575, with annual increments up to year 11.
Channel Islands Base (Aurigny): Starting salary of £69,557.28.

Attractive benefits packages and partner travel schemes are available across all bases. Further details will be provided upon application and throughout the interview process.