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Learjet 60XR Captain – Electronic Warfare & Readiness Missions (Bournemouth)

✈️ Lead the launch of Draken Europe’s Learjet 60XR fleet

Draken Europe is seeking experienced Learjet 60XR Captains in Bournemouth to help stand up a new fleet delivering electronic warfare and operational readiness missions. Expect formation flying, low-level operations and close integration with military assets – all within a supportive, squadron-style team and a primarily Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

  • Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
  • Operator: Draken Europe
  • Aircraft: Learjet 60XR
  • Missions: Electronic warfare and operational readiness, including formation and low-level profiles
  • Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, daytime
  • Bases: Local domestic bases to minimise commuting
  • Environment: Squadron-style, team-focused operation

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Captain Learjet 60XR missions, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations at all times.
  • Plan, brief, and execute specialised flight profiles, including formation flying and low-level operations alongside military assets.
  • Work closely with fellow crew to meet demanding mission objectives for government and defence customers.
  • Uphold the highest professional and safety standards, advocating best practice and robust CRM.
  • Help develop the new L60XR fleet and its evolving electronic warfare capability, contributing to airborne procedures and tactics.
  • Represent Draken Europe with professionalism, building strong relationships with colleagues and customers.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • UK CAA ATPL(A) or fATPL(A), and a current UK CAA Class 1 Medical.
  • Minimum 1,500 hours total time and 1,000 hours PIC.
  • Current or previously held Multi-Engine IR; completed MCC and AUPRT courses.
  • Proven tactical military captaincy experience and strong airborne leadership.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK MOD security clearances (subject to nationality restrictions).
  • A team-first mindset, unwavering commitment to safety, and the drive to deliver outstanding results.

🌟 What you’ll get

  • Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
  • Predictable, primarily Monday–Friday daytime flying.
  • Generous leave, including Christmas and New Year off.
  • Matched pension contributions up to 12%.
  • Loss of licence insurance.
  • Local domestic bases designed to minimise commuting.
  • The best of both worlds: military-style flying within a stable, supportive, squadron‑style environment.

📨 How to stand out

Showcase your formation and low-level experience, leadership in complex missions, and any background working alongside military assets. Emphasise your safety record and contributions to developing procedures or tactics.

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