Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Officer – London Gatwick

✈️ The Opportunity

As a First Officer on the Boeing 787, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and smooth long-haul operations while providing a great experience for our customers. This is a chance to join a collaborative team and contribute to building one of the industry’s most exciting airlines.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Assist the Captain in the safe, efficient operation of the Boeing 787 across all phases of flight.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight preparations, including systems checks, performance calculations, weather analysis, and route/NOTAM review.
• Verify weight and balance and performance data prior to departure.
• Operate aircraft systems in line with SOPs and manufacturer guidance; monitor performance, navigation, and communication systems in-flight.
• Communicate effectively with ATC, ground, and cabin crews; contribute to a positive, professional cockpit environment.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, aviation regulations, international standards, and the Safety Management System; report safety concerns promptly.
• Participate in regular simulator training, proficiency checks, and emergency procedure drills.
• Support cabin crew briefings and address passenger-related concerns when required; act as a brand ambassador.
• Complete accurate and timely flight logs, reports, and required documentation.
• Stay current with company manuals, operational procedures, and regulatory updates; take part in post-flight debriefs to drive continuous improvement.

🧰 What You Bring

• Licensing: UK CAA ATPL or UK CAA CPL/IR, plus a valid UK CAA Class 1 Medical.
• Experience: Minimum 500 hours total flight time on multi-pilot (CS-25) aircraft.
• Type Rating: Boeing 787 type rating, or willingness to complete B787 type rating training.
• Language: ICAO English Level 5 (Extended) or Level 6 (Expert) endorsed on license; strong spoken and written English.
• Knowledge: Solid grasp of aviation regulations, navigation, and meteorology.
• Core skills: Excellent situational awareness, sound decision-making, and problem-solving; calm under pressure with the ability to adapt to changing operational conditions.
• Right to work: Unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Proximity to base: Live within 90 minutes of London Gatwick Airport or be willing to secure suitable accommodation within that radius.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive benefits package.
• Informal, positive, and inclusive work environment.
• Be part of a great team building an exciting airline with a growth mindset.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Operate the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 with a focus on efficient, environmentally friendly operations.

📍 Base & Lifestyle

Your home base will be London Gatwick (LGW). To support operational reliability and quality of life, pilots are expected to reside within a 90-minute commute of LGW or relocate accordingly.

📨 Ready to Apply?

If you meet the requirements and are excited to help build a high-performance, customer-first airline, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application via the Norse Atlantic careers portal.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.