Dash 8 Captain – Type-Rated

✈️ The opportunity

As Captain on the Dash 8, you will take command of day-to-day flight operations, lead your crew by example, and uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer care. You bring deep turboprop expertise and a calm, decisive approach to every sector.

🧭 What you’ll do

• Command Dash 8 flights as PIC, ensuring safe, compliant operations.
• Execute flight planning, performance calculations, and fuel strategies with precision.
• Lead and mentor the flight deck and cabin team, fostering a just safety culture.
• Apply SOPs and best practices across all phases of flight and in varied operating environments.
• Manage normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures with confidence and clarity.
• Represent the operation professionally with ATC, ground teams, and stakeholders.

🧰 Minimum requirements

• Total time: 3,500 hours
• Command time: 1,000 hours PIC
• Turboprop command: Minimum 1,000 hrs P1 on turboprop aircraft above 15 tonnes MTOM
• Type rating: Current Dash 8 type rating
• Licence: Valid UK CAA ATPL
• Medical: Valid Class 1
• Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
• Work authorisation: Able to work without visa sponsorship

Only candidates meeting all minimum thresholds can be considered.

🌟 Preferred experience

• Previous Dash 8 line experience.
• Military aviation background.
• Special mission crew experience.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take the left seat? Submit your CV and the following documents:

• Licence: Copy of UK CAA ATPL
• Medical: Copy of valid Class 1
• Logbook: Verified totals showing required PIC and turboprop time
• Type rating: Evidence of current Dash 8 type rating
• ELP: Proof of ICAO ELP Level 4+

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a technical interview, simulator assessment, and reference/compliance checks.