Fast Jet Pilots - Expression of Interest

Fast Jet Pilots – Expression of Interest

Competitive salary, benefits and progression

The Role

The Role

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success begins with our people. We are currently seeking expressions of interest from UK or international fast-jet pilots for our Red Air Aggressor role flying the Aero L-159 ‘Honey Badger’. This role primarily focuses on future positions across Europe and may include multiple countries and bases.

As an L159 Captain, your experience, qualifications, and knowledge should include:

• High level of personal and professional integrity.
• Strong focus on aviation safety and compliance.
• Strong airborne leadership skills.
• Ability to work through multiple tasks concurrently, prioritising as required to achieve safety and efficiency.
• Adaptability in dynamic situations.
• Acceptance of responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Effective communication and ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work well under time pressure and high information load.
• Self-assessment and openness to constructive criticism.

Education/Vocational Qualifications

• UK CPL (A) (EASA, FAA, or other ICAO compliant national equivalent) with valid Instrument Rating and Type Rating (validation required).
• UK CAA Class 1 medical (or equivalent from EASA, FAA, or other ICAO compliant authority).
• Holders of non-UK licences will use the UK CAA Licence Validation Process to operate G-reg aircraft.
• Completed AUPRT course.
• Over 1000 hours on fast jet aircraft (highly desirable).
• Recent military fast-jet flying experience within the last 6 years (highly desirable).
• Qualified Weapons Instructor or Flying Instructor (highly desirable).
• Experience operating single-seat radar-equipped platforms in air-to-air roles (highly desirable).

*Note: Nationality restrictions may apply due to security clearance and visa requirements.*

Knowledge

• Strong domain knowledge of customer operational requirements and platform capabilities.
• Experience in military or government aviation flight operations.
• Experience in civil aviation (desirable).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (desirable).

Experience

• Qualified and experienced fast-jet pilot.
• Operational experience with modern radar-equipped fighters (highly desirable).
• Experience delivering contracted flight operations (desirable).

About You

About Us

We provide adversarial support, electronic attack, and customised rotary-wing training, offering the most advanced readiness training in the industry. Our fleet, hardware, and instructors are engaged to support your mission.

Being ready involves not only timing but also location. We operate in the UK, US, and NATO countries, ensuring our allies can manoeuvre effectively and prepare to prevail.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and progression opportunities.

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