Challenger 604 Captain (KSA)

C604 Captain and Probationary Captain – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Draken Europe is a trusted provider of mission-critical aviation services to government and defence customers worldwide. We are currently seeking C604 Captains and Probationary Captains to join our elite team operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This is more than just a flying role—it's an opportunity to represent a world-class aviation organisation, uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism, and contribute to our global reputation for excellence.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Challenger 604 Captains and Probationary Captains for the expansion of an exciting programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Our mission is for Draken to continue to expand as the premier Operational Readiness Training provider in the Middle East, building on our establishment of a permanent operational presence in KSA. This programme delivers Electronic Warfare Flying Training, both airborne and classroom based, to a requirement set by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).

Your Background

As a C604 Captain your experience, qualifications & knowledge should include:

• 2,000 hrs PIC on Multi Crew, Multi Engine Jets or

• 1,500 hrs PIC on military Fast Jet aircraft (probationary Captains)

• High level of personal and professional integrity

• Strong focus on aviation safety and compliance

• Strong airborne leadership skills

• Customer focus

• Previous experience on aircraft involved in an Operational Readiness Training role (Desirable)

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK CAA CPL(A) or ATPL(A) (Essential)

• Hold a CAA Class 1 medical (Essential)

• Completed MCC course (Essential)

• Completed UPRT course (Essential)

• C604 Type Rating (Desirable)•

Draken Europe

Draken combines advanced technology with a diverse range of aircraft platforms and highly skilled people to deliver mission-critical global aviation solutions for government customers worldwide.

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

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process.

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 manouver around defeat and prepare to prevail.