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Direct Entry ATR 72 Captain – UK | Type Rating Provided
✈️ Direct Entry ATR 72 Captain – UK
Step into the left seat on a modern turboprop fleet. This permanent UK-based Captain opportunity welcomes non-type-rated professionals and provides a full ATR 72 type rating for successful candidates who meet the experience criteria.
🧭 Your mission
As Captain, you will lead safe, efficient ATR 72 operations within a multi-crew environment, upholding the highest professional standards throughout every phase of flight.
- Command ATR 72 services in full compliance with SOPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Own flight preparation: performance, fuel planning, weather/NOTAM review, and decisive go/no-go leadership.
- Deliver thorough briefings, foster clear crew communication, and support a just culture and robust SMS.
- Mentor and develop flight deck colleagues, promoting professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with operations and ground teams to maintain on-time performance and an excellent customer experience.
🧰 Minimum requirements
- Total time: 2000+ hours
- Multi-pilot time: 1000+ hours on multi-crew aircraft
- Large aircraft experience: 1000+ hours on multi-crew commercial transport aircraft > 5700 kg
- License: Valid ATPL issued by the UK CAA
- Medical: Class 1
- Language proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
- Type rating: Not required (training provided)
- Eligibility: Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK (visa sponsorship not provided)
NTR welcome: Non-type-rated Captains who meet the above experience profile are encouraged to apply.
🌟 Training and support
- Comprehensive ATR 72 type rating program with ground school, simulator, and supervised line flying.
- Ongoing recurrent training, proficiency checks, and safety-focused refreshers.
- A collaborative, multi-crew environment that values leadership, judgement, and CRM excellence.
📨 Ready for takeoff?
Apply now with your up-to-date pilot CV and include a summary of flight time meeting the above minima, along with copies of your UK CAA ATPL, Class 1 medical, and ELP level.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps and assessment details.

