All Locations
Bournemouth
Position
Aircrew - Pilot
Advertising Salary
Competitive salary, benefits and progression
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Flight Operations

The Role

Falcon 20 (non-rated) First Officer
Draken is seeking ambitious, capable, adaptable First Officers for a role unlike anything else in the civilian sector. If you want to refine your flying skills with unique, exciting flying and collaborate with a supportive, close-knit team, this is the opportunity for you.

What Makes Draken Different?

  • Exciting Flying: Experience formation flights, low-level operations, and missions alongside military assets—even without a military background.
  • Close-Knit Team: Work within a tight squadron-like environment where camaraderie and mutual respect thrive.
  • Predictable Schedule: Enjoy primarily Monday to Friday daytime operations, promoting a healthy work/life balance.
  • Excellent Promotion Possibilities: Well defined path to Captaincy and many secondary roles available to drive your career forward.
  • Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary plus a generous benefits package.
  • Flexible Leave: Generous policies, including Christmas and New Year off.
  • Premium Benefits: Matched pension up to 12% and loss of license insurance.
  • Local Domestic Bases: Live in desirable locations and minimise commuting time.

Minimum Requirements

  • UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)
  • UK CAA Class 1 Medical
  • Minimum 200 hours total time
  • Minimum 70 hours PIC
  • Current or previously held Multi-Engine IR
  • MCC Course
  • AUPRT Course

 

What You Bring

  • Commitment to aviation safety and best practices
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and work as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm for specialised operations involving government and defence customers

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Captain in safe, efficient flight operations following regulations and company procedures
  • Participate in specialised flight profiles, including formation and low-level operations
  • Collaborate with crew members to meet mission objectives while maintaining high professional standards
  • Contribute to Draken’s reputation for excellence by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and clients

Elevate your career with Draken, where you’ll gain unique flying experience and enjoy a balanced, rewarding lifestyle. Join us and discover the best of both worlds: challenging flight operations and a supportive team environment.

 

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.
 

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