The role
Be a key member of the start-up flight operations team, flying busy summer ACMI programs with quieter winter rosters. You’ll operate across the NG and MAX fleet, support night-stopping duties, and occasionally undertake winter assignments of up to two weeks away from base. This is a hands-on Captaincy with the opportunity to influence standards and culture from day one.
- Operate Boeing 737 NG/MAX sectors safely, efficiently, and to company SOPs
- Lead and mentor crew, fostering a strong safety and service culture
- Contribute to launch readiness and continuous improvement initiatives
- Represent Ascend Airways professionally with customers and partners
Roster & lifestyle
- Busy summer flying; quieter winter schedules with the option to take additional time off
- Night-stopping required; occasional winter deployments of up to two weeks away from base
- Choice of Standard Full-Time pattern or a 20/10 commuting option
What you’ll bring
- Right to work: Unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom
- Medical: Class One without restrictions other than for spectacles/contact lenses
- Language: ELP Level 5 or higher
- Proximity: Home address within 90 minutes' travel of London Gatwick
- Licence: UK ATPL and medical preferred; EASA ATPL welcome (UK licence conversion required before joining - assistance provided)
- Type rating: Boeing 737 type rating current or expired by no more than two years
- Experience: 3,000+ hours total time and 500+ hours PIC on Boeing 737
- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Rewards & package
- Base pay: £120,000 per annum
- Flight pay: £18.90 per block hour
- Pension: 6% employer contribution
- Insurance: Loss of Licence
- Extras: Paid parking at base and paid aviation medical examinations
- Development: Continuous professional development and clear career progression
- Backing: Well-funded project with an expert senior management team (part of Avia Solutions Group initiative)
Standard Full-Time Captain terms
- Minimum 10 days off per month
- 42 days' annual holiday
- Maximum of 8 days' leave between 1 June and 15 September
- Three guaranteed golden days off at base each year
Full-Time Captain 20/10 option
- 20/10 roster with EU commuting permitted
- Accommodation and per diem provided while on duty
- Economy flights provided on first and last duty day
- 10 days off per month and 24 days' annual holiday
Ready to ascend?
Step into a launch-team Captaincy where your leadership shapes a growing airline.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps. Ascend Airways supports EASA-to-UK licence conversion for successful candidates.
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