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Learjet 60XR Captain – Electronic Warfare & Operational Readiness

✈️ Learjet 60XR Captain – Electronic Warfare & Operational Readiness

We’re excited to be launching the next phase of our Electronic Warfare and Operational Readiness offering with the introduction of the Learjet 60XR to the Draken fleet — and we’re looking for exceptional Captains to join us on this journey. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of our airborne operations from the ground up, as roles evolve toward a cutting‑edge electronic warfare capability.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Fleet Introduction: Learjet 60XR
  • Type Rating: Not required (training provided) — NTR
  • Security Clearance: Ability to gain and maintain UK MOD clearances (nationality restrictions apply)
  • Customer Focus: Government and defence

🧭 The Opportunity

Join the launch cadre introducing the Learjet 60XR into service at Draken. As Captain, you’ll bring proven leadership and tactical airmanship to a programme that underpins operational readiness and electronic warfare support. You’ll help shape standards, elevate safety, and set the benchmark for mission delivery as this capability grows.

🧰 What You’ll Do

  • Captain the Learjet 60XR, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient multi‑crew operations across dynamic mission profiles.
  • Lead planning, briefing, and debriefing with operations and electronic warfare teams to deliver reliable, on‑time outcomes.
  • Apply tactical military captaincy experience to complex, time‑critical scenarios with sound judgement and calm execution.
  • Champion an uncompromising safety culture, SMS best practice, and continuous improvement across procedures and SOPs.
  • Support fleet introduction activities, including procedure development, training, acceptance, and readiness milestones.
  • Represent Draken professionally with government and defence customers, upholding the highest standards of service.

🌟 What You’ll Bring

  • Hours: Total time: 1500+ | PIC: 1000+
  • Flight time notes: Tactical military captaincy experience
  • Licence: Frozen ATPL with IR, MCC, ME, and UPRT
  • Open to licence holders: UK CAA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher
  • Ability to gain and maintain UK MOD security clearances (nationality restrictions apply)
  • Demonstrated commitment to aviation safety and best practices
  • Team‑focused mindset with strong airborne leadership
  • Desire to deliver exceptional results for government and defence customers
  • Type rating: Not required — full Learjet 60XR training provided

🚀 Why Join Draken

  • Shape a new capability from day one and leave a lasting operational legacy.
  • Operate a high‑performance platform in a mission‑driven, safety‑first environment.
  • Permanent role with structured training and professional development.
  • Collaborate with expert crews and mission specialists at the forefront of readiness.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain the next chapter of Draken’s airborne operations? Apply with your CV detailing flight hours, licence/rating status, medical, ICAO ELP level, and your eligibility for UK MOD security clearance.

All applications are reviewed in confidence. Draken is an equal opportunity employer. Security vetting will be required for the role.

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