First Officer – DHC6 Twin Otter
Skybus and Aurigny Airlines are currently seeking highly motivated First Officers to join their respective flight crews. These pivotal roles involve operating the DHC6 Twin Otter aircraft across established regional route networks. Successful candidates will be based either in the UK mainland with Skybus or in Guernsey, The Channel Islands, with Aurigny.
Position Details
Positions are available on both full-time and part-time bases, with working hours adhering strictly to the CAA-approved Flight Time Limitations (FTL) scheme.
Key Responsibilities and Operations
The successful candidate will operate the DHC6-300 series fleet in a multi-crew environment. Primary operations will involve regional networks, specifically flights between the UK mainland and St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, or between the UK mainland and the Channel Islands. Opportunities may also arise for inter-base exchanges and ad-hoc charter operations, offering a dynamic and varied operational experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applications are invited from professional and dedicated candidates who fulfill the essential criteria outlined below.
Essential Criteria:
- Possession of a valid UK-issued Part-FCL-ATPL (full or frozen).
- Possession of a valid UK-issued Class 1 Medical Certificate with at least three months of validity remaining.
- Possession of a valid Instrument Rating on a multi-engine aircraft with at least three months of validity remaining.
- Completion of an MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation) course.
- Completion of an AUPRT (Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training) course.
- Minimum of 200 hours total flight time, including 70 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- The unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
- Ability to provide verifiable references from employers for the past five years to facilitate airside security pass acquisition.
Desirable Criteria:
- Current or previous DHC6 Twin Otter type rating.
- Demonstrated flight experience in turboprop aircraft.
- Flight experience in light multi-engine aircraft such as King Air, Shorts Skyvan, Islander, or Trislander.
- Flight experience in tailwheel aircraft, gliding, or similar aviation disciplines.
- Experience within regional airlines, small operators, island communities, freight operations, medivac services, or similar operational environments.
Compensation and Benefits
Remuneration is competitive and varies by base location:
- UK Mainland Base (Skybus): The pay scale commences at £32,625, rising to £33,625 upon successful completion of line training, with subsequent annual increments.
- The Channel Islands Base (Aurigny): The starting pay scale is £42,623.44.
Attractive benefits packages and partner travel schemes are available for all bases. Further comprehensive details will be provided upon application and during the interview process.