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Dash 8 First Officer – Non‑Type Rated Welcome (Training Provided)
✈️ Dash 8 First Officer — Step onto a proven turboprop flight deck
Join the flight deck as a Dash 8 First Officer and bring your airmanship to a high‑performance regional aircraft. This permanent role welcomes non‑type rated pilots, with full training provided for the right candidates.
🧭 Your mission
- Support the Captain across all phases of flight, ensuring safe, efficient Dash 8 operations.
- Perform flight planning, performance calculations, FMS setup, and thorough preflight briefings.
- Operate to SOPs with strong CRM and threat & error management.
- Uphold a safety‑first culture through proactive reporting and disciplined checklist use.
- Deliver an excellent passenger experience through professionalism and teamwork.
🧰 Minimum requirements
- Total time: 1000 hours
- Multi‑engine: 200 hours
- Licence: UK CAA CPL with IR, ME, and MCC
- Medical: Class 1
- ICAO ELP level: 4 or higher
- Type rating: Not required (training provided)
🌟 Preferred experience
- Previous military flying experience.
- Multi‑turbine time and strong procedural discipline.
Strong fundamentals, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset will be highly valued.
🎓 Training and onboarding
Non‑type rated pilots are supported with a comprehensive Dash 8 training pathway, including ground school, simulator phases, and supervised line flying to standard. Expect a focus on SOPs, performance, and practical application of CRM in a multi‑crew environment.
🧾 Eligibility snapshot
- Open to licence holders: UK CAA only
- Visa sponsorship: Not provided (you must be able to work without employer sponsorship)
📨 How to apply
Ready to take the right seat on the Dash 8? Submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your total and multi‑engine hours, licence/ratings, Class 1 medical status, and ELP level.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps. We appreciate your interest and professionalism.

