Multi Engine Turbine (MET) B200/350 Pilot

Multi Engine Turbine (MET) B200/350 Pilot

FT Permanent (Days and Nights)

Flexi based (Humberside/Prestwick/Newquay)

Our Special Missions division delivers specialist aviation services to the UK Government and industry customers. We deliver a next-generation Search and Rescue contract which operates 24/7/365.

Working with a First Officer and Sensor Operator, who manages the sensors and mission equipment, duties include delivering specialist surveillance tasks within the UK and internationally. The role includes operating our Special Missions surveillance 350/B200 aircraft as a single and/or multi-pilot captain, with all line training provided. Whilst the role will have a degree of predictability from the roster, the applicant will also be required to fill in for short-notice sickness when required, within the bounds of the FTL system.

Depending on experience, captains will initially be flying the 350 multi-pilot and if suitable becoming dual rated on to the B200 as single pilot when required.

Working a rotation of day and night shifts, each crew will also have a Sensor Operator on board, who manages the sensors and mission equipment. 

To be considered for this role, successful applicants must have:

• Current UK Class 1 medical
• Valid UK CPL (or ATPL) with ME/IR
• 1500+ total flying hours (including 750 PIC, 100 IFR and 100 Night)
• At least 100 hours on King Air Series aircraft (or equivalent, at the discretion of the Director of Flight Operations)

It is also desirable that the chosen candidate has the following experience:

• MCC and AUPRT
• A current King Air 350 or 200 type rating is highly desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
• Relevant experience in a similar setting (military, police, coastguard)
• In addition, applicants must already have, or have the ability to obtain, UK Security Clearance and hold a valid UK Driving Licence.

Please note, this job is immediately available, with training commencing ASAP. The successful applicant will be required to conduct the majority of training at Humberside. Accommodation and suitable allowances will be provided.

The shift pattern will be flexible, within the applicable FTL scheme, and will be agreed at least 15 days in advance. It will include nights, with a competitive base salary and night shift allowance.  In addition, we provide generous holiday allowance, private health care, salary sacrifice electric car scheme and a company pension. 

Apply using the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please upload an up to date CV which includes your current total flying hours.  Please also upload a covering letter noting your salary expectations and current notice period/availability.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and workforce.  We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

*Successful applicants who do not already have a current King Air 350 type rating will be required to attend training.  All costs related to training will be subject to a bond for a 2 year period, repayable in the event you leave our employment.  The value of the bond will decrease by 25% every 6 months during that 2 year period.