Special Missions Captain (Multi-Engine Piston)
- United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full-time
FT Permanent (Days and Nights)Humberside Airport2Excel Special Missions delivers specialist aviation services to the UK Government and industry customers. As part of a dedicated team currently operating out of Humberside Airport, we utilise bespoke designed King Air, Diamond DA-62 MPP and Piper PA31 aircraft to provide Surveillance and Search & Rescue services. Our flying is varied and challenging – not your average A to B aviation job. This is an exciting time for 2Excel as we build and transition into the next generation of Search and Rescue; the successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress within the Company.Working with a Sensor Operator, who manages the sensors and mission equipment, your duties will include the delivery of specialist surveillance tasks within the UK and neighbouring States. This exciting and rewarding role will allow the right individual to progress within 2Excel.The role includes operating our Special Missions surveillance aircraft as a single pilot captain, and all line training is provided. We offer a stable roster published up to twelve months ahead, to include four on and four off shifts, or a flexible roster to cover for leave and absence. A competitive base salary depends on the level of experience with a night shift allowance.We are looking for candidates with the following essentials:
- Class 1 medical – No restrictions for single pilot flying
- UK CPL/IR
- MEP rating
- 700+ total flying hours
- DA-42 / DA-62 / PA31 or similar MEP experience
- Relevant experience in a similar setting (military, police, coastguard)
- Captaincy experience in a single pilot role
- Proven experience in taking a lead pilot/managerial role in a forward operating base