EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – SERVICE LEAVERS
Exciting Career Opportunities at Draken
Are you a service leaver looking for your next challenge? Draken is seeking talented individuals from the UK Armed Forces to join our dynamic team across a range of roles. Whether you’re an experienced pilot, an electronic warfare specialist, or a professional in maintenance, programme management, or business development, we may have exciting opportunities for you.
Who We Are
Draken operates a fleet of aircraft in support of key military and government contracts. Our aircraft include:
✈ Learjet 60XR
✈ Falcon 20
✈ DA42 MPP
✈ Islander
✈ Aero L-159
✈ Challenger 604
Opportunities Available
We welcome applications from UK service leavers for:
✈ Air Crew Roles – Captains, First Officers, and Electronic Warfare Officers/System Operators supporting live and synthetic training.
⚙ Functional Support Roles – Including Programme Management, Business Development, Maintenance, Capability Development, EW Specialists, Synthetic Training, and Mission Systems.
Locations & Work Environment
Our primary operational hubs are at:
📍 Bournemouth International Airport
📍 Teesside International Airport
Additional opportunities exist across other UK locations as well as overseas, with some roles offering hybrid working arrangements. Travel to customer locations across the UK and internationally may be required.
Eligibility & Requirements
✔ Flying Roles: A minimum of 1000 flying hours on any military aircraft, plus the necessary UK ATPL or CPL, Class 1 Medical, and MCC certification. Draken may offer support for civilian licensing through our Red Air Managed Path scheme.
✔ Functional Roles: Open to UK military personnel with relevant experience in support functions such as Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain, Finance, Programmes etc.
How to Apply
Apply with your CV, outlining your qualifications, service history, and relevant experience. For Pilots, please include Aircraft Types and Hours flown.
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.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.
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.