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King Air B200 First Officer – VIP Charter (Leeds)
King Air B200 First Officer – VIP Charter (Leeds)
Broad Sword is a VIP charter air service delivering bespoke, personalised travel for discerning clients. We are seeking an experienced King Air B200 First Officer to join our close-knit flight crew. This permanent role is primarily based from Leeds, and candidates should live within a reasonable travelling distance of the airport. As a non-scheduled operator, you will enjoy varied flying each month across the UK and overseas. Non-Type Rated applicants are welcome; type training is provided.
✈️ The opportunity
Join a professional VIP charter operation where every sector is different. You will operate as First Officer on the King Air B200, delivering safe, efficient, and discreet service to high-end clients. Expect a dynamic roster in a 7-day, year-round operation, with missions ranging from short-notice domestic hops to international trips.
🧭 What you will do
- Operate the King Air B200 alongside the Captain across ad hoc VIP charter missions.
- Plan and execute flights IFR and VFR, including performance, W&B, fuel, weather, and NOTAM analysis.
- Uphold company SOPs and regulatory compliance with the highest safety standards.
- Deliver a polished, discreet passenger experience from briefing to arrival.
- Support rapid aircraft turnarounds, ground handling, and ramp coordination.
- Maintain readiness for UK and overseas deployments within a 7-day, 365-day operation.
- Use MS Office and web-based systems for reporting and operational communication.
🧰 What you will bring
- Professionalism, discretion, and a client-first mindset suited to VIP charter.
- Calm decision-making and adaptability in a non-scheduled environment.
- Strong teamwork and clear communication with Captains, operations, and service partners.
- IT literacy across MS Office and web-based platforms.
🌟 Minimum requirements
- Total time: 250 hours minimum
- Licence: UK CAA CPL with IR and ME
- Medical: Class 1
- ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher
- Type rating: Not required (training provided)
- Status: Non-Type Rated candidates welcome
🗺️ Additional requirements
- Ability to work on a flying programme operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in the UK and overseas.
- Live within reasonable travelling distance of Leeds.
- Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
- Current passport with unrestricted ability to travel worldwide.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Prepared to undertake an evaluation to demonstrate flying skills during recruitment.
🌍 What to expect
- Varied, interesting flying across a wide range of destinations and airfields.
- A supportive, safety-focused team culture with high service standards.
- Structured induction and type training on the King Air B200.
📨 How to apply
Ready to bring your skills to a premium charter environment? Submit your CV along with licence, medical, and total-time details. Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements and UK work eligibility can be considered.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to assessment, which includes a flying skills evaluation.