ATR Captain - West Atlantic UK
West Atlantic UK, a leading cargo operator, seeks experienced ATR Captains to join its team at East Midlands Airport. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of aircraft to meet customer delivery targets, contributing to a speedy and reliable service for businesses like Royal Mail, DHL, UPS, Amazon, and FEDEX. Cargo operations offer challenging and rewarding flying experiences distinct from passenger operations. Opportunities for progression include Ground Instructor, Line Training Captain, and TRI/TRE roles.
Essential Requirements:
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Possession of a UK CAA Pilot’s Licence.
- ATR Type Rating (preferably 200/500).
- Current UK Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Minimum of 3000 flight hours with 600 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on type.
- ICAO Level 5 English proficiency.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £73,673.
- Sector pay of £29.06 per sector.
- Away-from-base pay of £1.85 per hour.
- Excellent work-life balance with a fixed roster pattern (1 week off in 4).
- Operations within the UK and Europe.
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Company-provided hotel accommodations with breakfast and transport when operating away from base.
- Free parking at East Midlands Airport (EMA).
- Training costs covered, with bonds repaid through time served.
- Parental leave and support provided through a Family Friendly policy.
- Peer support program provided by internal and external support workers.
- Opportunities for additional roles in Recruitment, Safety, FDM analysis, and Training.
- Potential for advancement to the 737 fleet.
The company is actively recruiting for both immediate positions and for the WAUK Hold Pool.