Location: Saudi Arabia
Draken offer exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
The Role
We are recruiting for First Officers to support our contract with the Royal Saudi Air Force as we introduce a Learjet 60XR to the in‑country Draken fleet, with permanent basing in Saudi Arabia. Learjet flying has already commenced in the UK, presenting a rare opportunity to help shape the future of our airborne operations from the ground up. The Saudi‑based aircraft will play a key role in mission support, with capabilities evolving toward a cutting‑edge electronic warfare platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee safe and efficient flight operations in line with regulations and company procedures
- Coordinate and execute specialised flight profiles, including formation 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 a CPL or ATPL, as well as suitable aircraft specific qualifications for our First Officer roles.
Experience / skills / qualifications
- UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)
- UK CAA Class 1 Medical
- Minimum 500 hours total time
- Jet experience highly desirable
- Current or previously held Multi-Engine IR
- MCC Course
- AUPRT Course
- Ability to gain and maintain UK MOD Security Clearances (nationality restrictions apply)
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 equality 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.