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Dornier 228 Captain — European Parachute Ops & Airshows (Seasonal, TCCA ATPL)

Dornier 228 Captain — European Parachute Ops & Airshows (Seasonal, TCCA ATPL)

  • Employment: Seasonal
  • Operation: Operational military parachute missions & European airshows
  • Aircraft: Dornier 228 (NTR — training provided)
  • License: TCCA ATPL
  • Open to licence holders: TCCA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4
  • Minimum hours: 1,500 total / 500 PIC
  • Screening: Police background check for base access; pre-employment drug & alcohol test

This is a once-in-a-career chance for a Canadian captain to fly true stick-and-rudder missions—no automation, no autopilot—supporting elite military parachutists and showcasing at major airshows across the UK and Europe. If you crave meaningful, challenging flying that few pilots will ever experience, this seasonal role puts you at the heart of precision jump operations and headline events.

🧭 About the mission

Across the season you will travel throughout England and Scotland, Ireland, France, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic—often featuring at iconic events such as Formula 1 at Silverstone. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with world-class parachute teams, executing exacting jump runs and display profiles in dynamic, high-visibility environments.

✈️ What you'll do

  • Command the Dornier 228 on operational military parachute sorties and airshow display support.
  • Fly hands-on, manual profiles—precision jump runs, timing, power settings, and airspeed control without autopilot.
  • Plan and brief each mission: performance, weight & balance, fuel, airspace, alternates, and contingencies.
  • Lead a tight-knit crew and coordinate seamlessly with parachute teams, ATC, and event controllers.
  • Maintain uncompromising safety standards, SOP adherence, and regulatory compliance.
  • Apply strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to make sound, time-critical decisions.

🧰 What you bring

  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with proven leadership.
  • Deep commitment to safety culture and professional standards.
  • Eligibility to complete required police background screening for military base access.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

🌟 Why you'll love this flying

  • Truly rare flying—meaningful missions that sharpen pure airmanship.
  • Operate alongside some of the world’s most elite military parachutists.
  • Tour the UK and Europe with marquee appearances, including Formula 1 at Silverstone.
  • Hands-on Dornier 228 operations in demanding, real-world environments.

📏 Minimum requirements

  • Total time: 1,500 hours
  • PIC time: 500 hours
  • License: TCCA ATPL
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP level: 4
  • Type rating: Not required (training provided)

🌟 Preferred experience

  • Time on Dornier 228, Skyvan, CASA 212, Cessna 208, DHC-6 Twin Otter, or similar types.
  • Previous experience in parachute flying operations.

📨 How to apply

Ready to step into the kind of flying most pilots only dream about? Submit your resume, TCCA licence and medical details, a summary of total/PIC hours, and your availability for the season. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps and training on the Dornier 228.

Only applicants able to meet background screening requirements for military base access can be considered.

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