F406 Caravan II Captain

Pilot Assessments; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation operator in the United Kingdom seeks a professional aviator to captain the twin-turboprop Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II. The role involves leading multi-crew operations while ensuring the highest safety and operational standards. Candidates must have a CPL with IR and demonstrate significant flight experience. The position offers permanent employment, structured training, and opportunities to enhance low-level and multi-crew turbine expertise.

Benefits

Structured aircraft-specific training

Collaborative team culture

Robust operational support

Qualifications

• Minimum total flight time of 2,500 hours.
• At least 500 hours in multi-engine and turbine aircraft.
• Experience in multi-crew, multi-engine turbine operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute flight operations according to regulations.
• Perform comprehensive preflight planning and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation.

Skills

Adherence to SOPs

Airmanship in twin-turbine environment

Crew resource management

Risk assessment

English proficiency (ICAO Level 4)

Education

CPL with IR, MCC, and ME (UK CAA)

Job description

✈️ About the role

Step into the Captain’s seat of the twin-turboprop Reims‑Cessna F406 Caravan II. You’ll lead safe, disciplined multi-crew operations across a range of missions, combining IFR precision with VFR adaptability and low-level expertise where required. This permanent opportunity suits a professional aviator who thrives on teamwork, procedural excellence, and mission-focused flying.

• Lead multi-crew flight operations with rigorous adherence to SOPs, checklists, and applicable regulations.
• Plan and execute IFR/VFR flights, including approved low-level profiles, with acute attention to terrain, weather, and performance.
• Deliver exemplary airmanship in a twin-turbine environment, managing workload and ensuring operational resilience.
• Champion safety culture, threat and error management (TEM), and continual improvement in all phases of flight.
• Collaborate closely with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams to deliver reliable, on-time operations.

🧭 Minimum requirements

• Total time: 2,500 hours
• Multi-engine: 500 hours
• Turbine: 500 hours
• Multi-crew, multi-engine turbine: Minimum 500 hours
• License: CPL with IR, MCC and ME (UK CAA)
• Medical: Class 1
• Language proficiency: ICAO English Level 4 or higher
• Additional: Relevant low-level experience
• Type rating: Not required — training provided

🧰 What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive preflight planning, performance calculations, and risk assessments.
• Operate the F406 Caravan II to high professional standards in all weather and terrain environments within company approvals.
• Exercise sound command decision-making and crew resource management to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, tech logs, and operational reports.
• Support training and standardization by modeling best practices and mentoring within the cockpit.

🌟 What’s on offer

• Permanent position with a professional, safety-first operator.
• Structured aircraft-specific training and checking provided (NTR welcome).
• Opportunity to apply and further develop low-level and multi-crew turbine expertise.
• Collaborative team culture and robust operational support.

Note: Successful candidates will complete company training and proficiency checks prior to line operations.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain the F406 Caravan II? Submit your application with the documents below. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

• Documents: CV/resume, licence copies (CPL/IR/ME/MCC), Class 1 medical, ICAO ELP, and a recent logbook summary.
• Details to include: Total time breakdown (ME, turbine, multi-crew), availability, and right-to-work status.