Learjet 60XR Captain

Draken International; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the UK is seeking experienced Captains for their Learjet 60 XR Fleet. This unique role involves overseeing flight operations, coordinating specialized missions, and building strong relationships with crew and clients. Candidates must hold a UK CAA ATPL and possess significant flight experience, demonstrating a commitment to aviation safety and leadership. Join the team for a fulfilling career that combines exciting military-sized flying with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitively attractive salary

Matched pension up to 12%

Flexible leave policies

Loss of license insurance

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient flight operations in line with regulations.
• Coordinate and execute specialized flight profiles.
• Work with crew members to fulfill mission objectives.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Maintain high professional standards within the role.

Skills

Aviation safety commitment

Team-focused mindset

Strong airborne leadership

Education

UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)

UK CAA Class 1 Medical

Minimum 1,500 hours total time

Minimum 1,000 hours PIC

Current or previously held Multi-Engine IR

MCC Course

AUPRT Course

Tactical Military Captaincy Experience

Ability to gain and maintain UK MOD Security Clearances

Job description

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

The Role

Draken Europe is growing – Join Our New Learjet 60 XR Fleet!

We’re excited to be launching the next phase of our Electronic Warfare and Operational Readiness offering with the introduction of theLearjet 60 XRto the Draken fleet—and we’re looking for exceptional Captains to join us on this journey.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of our airborne operations from the ground up. The fleet will support roles evolving towards a cutting-edgeelectronic warfare capability.

What Makes Draken Different?

• Exciting Flying: Engage in formation flights, low-level operations, and missions alongside military assets.
• Close-Knit Team: Thrive in a tight squadron-like culture where camaraderie and mutual respect are paramount.
• Predictable Schedule: Work primarily Monday to Friday with daytime flying, giving you a balanced routine and great work/life balance.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
• Flexible Leave: Generous leave policies, including Christmas and New Year off.
• Premium Benefits: Matched pension up to 12% and loss of license insurance.
• Local Domestic Bases: Stay close to home, enjoy a high standard of living, and minimise commuting.
• UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• Minimum 1,500 hours total time
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC
• Current or previously held Multi-Engine IR
• MCC Course
• AUPRT Course
• Tactical Military Captaincy Experience
• Ability to gain and maintain UK MOD Security Clearances (nationality restrictions apply)

What You Bring

• Demonstrated commitment to aviation safety and best practices
• Team-focused mindset with strong airborne leadership
• Desire to deliver exceptional results for government and defence customers

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient flight operations in line with regulations and company procedures
• Coordinate and execute specialised flight profiles, including formation and low-level ops
• Work with fellow crew members to fulfil mission objectives and maintain high professional standards
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and customers, upholding Draken’s reputation for excellence
• Draken is a UK CAA Part-CAT operator and requires pilots to hold an ATPL, as well as suitable aircraft specific, civilian, and tactical for our Captain roles.

Ready to take on a unique aviation challenge with the benefits and lifestyle you deserve? Join Draken and enjoy the best of both worlds: thrilling military-style flying and a stable, supportive work environment.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

To us, diversity means bringing your own perspective to the conversation; inclusion means having a voice - and e quality means that your voice is heard.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

Intolerance has no place in our Company. We condemn it outright. Instead, we strive to create a culture where each person who joins our team feels they have the opportunity to succeed, to grow, and to work within an environment where they can be themselves.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

About Us

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.