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Embraer E170/190 Captain — Direct Entry (NTR, Type Rating Provided)
✈️ Embraer E170/190 Captain — Direct Entry (NTR, Type Rating Provided)
Step into the left seat on the Embraer E-Jet family and help lead safe, efficient operations as a Direct Entry Captain. Non-type-rated pilots are welcome — full type training provided for the E170/E190. This is a permanent opportunity for experienced leaders who bring sharp airmanship, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to multi-crew operations.
🧭 The opportunity
As Captain, you will lead the flight deck, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and passenger care. You’ll set the tone for a professional, calm, and collaborative cockpit, championing CRM, disciplined SOPs, and decisive leadership throughout every phase of flight.
- Command E-Jet operations with meticulous pre-flight planning, disciplined execution, and post-flight reviews.
- Foster a just culture and high-performance team environment with your First Officer and Cabin Crew.
- Uphold regulatory compliance and company policies while delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Mentor and support colleagues, contributing to a strong safety and reporting culture.
🧰 Minimum requirements
- Total time: 4,000+ hours
- Command time: 1,500+ hours as PIC on a commercial jet or turboprop in multi-crew operations (excludes PICUS)
- Licence: Valid ATPL with MCC
- Medical: Class 1
- Language: ICAO ELP Level 6
- Type rating: Not required — full E-Jet training provided
- Eligibility: Hold an EASA or UK CAA licence
🌟 Why this role
- Fly a modern, efficient flight deck with intuitive avionics on the Embraer E170/E190.
- Join as Direct Entry Captain and bring your leadership to a collaborative, safety-first culture.
- Transition support for NTR Captains with a structured type rating and line training pathway.
🧠 What you bring
- Calm, confident command presence with excellent decision-making under time pressure.
- Uncompromising safety mindset and disciplined adherence to SOPs.
- Strong communication and leadership skills that elevate team performance and passenger confidence.
- Proactive approach to threat and error management and continuous improvement.
🧾 Important notes
- Visa sponsorship: Not provided
- Please ensure your logbook clearly evidences qualifying PIC hours; PICUS cannot be counted toward the 1,500-hour PIC requirement.
📨 How to apply
Ready to take command? Submit your application with:
- Current CV/resume
- Licence copy (EASA or UK CAA) and Class 1 medical
- Logbook summary highlighting total time and qualifying PIC hours
- ICAO ELP 6 evidence
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the selection and training pathway.

