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ATR 72 Captain (Type-Rated) – Permanent Opportunity

✈️ ATR 72 Captain — Permanent, Type-Rated

Step into a permanent ATR 72 command and lead safe, efficient regional turboprop operations. As a type-rated Captain, you’ll set the standard for airmanship, mentor your crew, and deliver a consistently smooth operation.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Position: ATR 72 Captain
  • Type rating: Required (ATR 72)
  • License: ATPL (ICAO)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher

🧭 The mission

  • Exercise command on ATR 72 operations with uncompromising safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Apply sound decision-making in all phases of flight while balancing operational efficiency with passenger and crew safety.
  • Lead, brief, and mentor flight deck and cabin colleagues, modeling excellent CRM and SOP adherence.
  • Manage normal and non-normal procedures, checklists, and performance calculations with precision.
  • Represent the operation professionally with stakeholders, from ground teams to ATC and customers.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Total time: Minimum 3,000 hours.
  • Multi‑engine fixed wing: Minimum 2,000 hours.
  • Alternate flight time pathway:
    • Minimum 3,000 hours total time, including 1,000 hours PIC, of which 500 hours on type (ATR 72).
  • Type rating: Current and valid ATR 72 type rating (type‑rated required).
  • License: Unrestricted ATPL issued by an ICAO member authority.
  • Medical: Valid Class 1.
  • English proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.

Open to qualified ICAO license holders meeting the above criteria.

🌟 What you’ll bring

  • Proven leadership in multi‑crew turboprop operations with a safety‑first mindset.
  • Strong procedural discipline, threat and error management, and clear, concise communications.
  • Calm, decisive command in dynamic environments and a collaborative approach to crew performance.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, training, and mentoring First Officers.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take the left seat? Submit your updated CV, license and medical details, and a summary of your ATR 72 time. Shortlisted captains will be contacted with next steps.