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Senior First Officer – Learjet 60XR & Challenger 604 (Saudi Arabia)

✈️ Senior First Officer opportunity

Join our permanently based Saudi Arabia operation as a Senior First Officer on the Learjet 60XR and Challenger 604, supporting our contract with the Royal Saudi Air Force. This is a rare chance to help shape airborne operations from the ground up as the fleets evolve toward a cutting‑edge electronic warfare platform.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Contract: Royal Saudi Air Force mission support
  • Base: Saudi Arabia (permanent)
  • Fleets: Learjet 60XR & Challenger 604
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Operate the Learjet 60XR and Challenger 604 as a Senior First Officer in support of mission tasking.
  • Deliver safe, efficient flights under IFR and VFR in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead high‑quality flight preparation, including performance calculations, mission planning, briefings, and debriefs.
  • Uphold exemplary CRM, airmanship, and risk management across all phases of flight.
  • Support capability growth as the fleets transition toward advanced electronic warfare (EW) roles.
  • Champion a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in a dynamic, mission‑focused environment.

🧰 What you bring

  • Total time: Minimum 1,500 hours
  • License required: UK CAA Frozen ATPL with IR, MCC, ME, and UPRT
  • Accepted licenses: UK CAA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO English: Level 4 or higher
  • Type rating: Not required (training provided)
  • Preferred: Prior jet experience highly desirable
  • Security clearance: Ability to gain and maintain UK MOD security clearances (nationality restrictions apply)

🌟 Why join us

  • Play a key role in a high‑profile, long‑term mission support programme.
  • Help build and refine operations from the ground up in a growth environment.
  • Structured training and type conversion provided (NTR).
  • Operate well‑maintained business jets with evolving mission systems.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills within a capability‑driven fleet.

📌 Location & basing

These fleets are permanently based in Saudi Arabia. You will be part of an in‑country team delivering mission support on a day‑to‑day basis.

📨 How to apply

If you meet the minimum requirements and can secure the necessary clearances, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Application: Submit your CV and copies of your license and medical
  • Availability: Include your notice period and earliest start date

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with next steps and details of the selection and training pathway.