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First Officer — Beechcraft Super King Air | Bristol (Type Training Provided)

Super King Air First Officer — Bristol

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Base: Bristol Airport (BRS), UK
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided
  • Minimum Total Time: 250 hours
  • Licences: UK CAA CPL, IR, ME
  • Medical: Class 2
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

Take the right seat of a Beechcraft Super King Air and fast‑track your turboprop career. Based permanently in Bristol, this role welcomes non-type-rated pilots and includes structured type training, close-knit mentoring and varied operations that build confidence and capability quickly.

✈️ About the role

As First Officer, you’ll work alongside the Captain to deliver safe, efficient and professional flights under our AOC. You’ll be hands-on across every phase — pre‑flight planning and performance, execution under IFR, through to post‑flight — while upholding disciplined airmanship, strong CRM and a calm, customer-focused approach.

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Support pre‑flight planning: performance, weight & balance, and NOTAM/weather review.
  • Operate the Super King Air in line with CAA regulations, company SOPs and the AOC.
  • Manage radios, navigation and flight monitoring; action normal and emergency checklists as directed.
  • Maintain accurate tech logs and report defects promptly within the Safety Management System (SMS).
  • Coordinate with Operations on schedules, slots and ground handling to keep the day running smoothly.
  • Provide a professional, reassuring passenger experience from boarding to shutdown.
  • Adopt a flexible, solutions‑focused approach to rostering and short‑notice changes.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Total time: 250 hours (minimum)
  • Licence: UK CAA CPL with IR and ME
  • Medical: Class 2
  • ICAO English: Level 4 or higher
  • Type rating: Not required (training provided)
  • Residency: Live within, or be willing to relocate to within, 60 minutes of Bristol Airport
  • Eligibility: Open to UK CAA licence holders; visa sponsorship is not provided

Preferred: A current King Air type rating.

🌟 What you’ll bring

  • Working knowledge of AOC requirements and a safety‑first mindset.
  • Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Team‑oriented and adaptable, with a cooperative approach to roster changes.
  • Clear communication, strong CRM, and calm decision‑making under pressure.
  • A growth mindset — eager to master the Super King Air and progress your turboprop career.

🌟 Why join us

  • Structured Super King Air type training for non‑type‑rated pilots.
  • Varied flying that builds real‑world multi‑engine IFR experience fast.
  • Supportive, tight‑knit crew culture with professional standards and mentoring.
  • Permanent role with a clear pathway for ongoing development.

📨 How to apply

Ready to step into the right seat? Send your application including:

  • CV and a short cover note
  • Copy of UK CAA licence and medical
  • Recent logbook summary (including total time and ME/IFR)
  • Proof of ICAO English level

Please note: You must have the right to live and work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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