Luxaviation UK is seeking a qualified candidate to join its XL Fleet as a dedicated Captain.

The successful candidate will report to the operation’s Chief Pilot and be part of a dedicated crew of three (Chief Pilot / Captain, Captain and First Officer) supporting a private operation. Your will also work alongside a dedicated Chief Engineer who is based at the operation’s home base. The successful candidate must demonstrate integrity, respect and trust in the way they work, operating with the discretion and flexibility required to support the operation’s needs.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the highest standards of flying skills, safety and situational awareness while seamlessly incorporating the skills of crew resource management, threat error management, and teamwork into the daily operation. This absolutely includes supporting non flying tasks relevant to delivering the overall success of the operation.

The successful candidate will be committed to continuing to learn and increase their knowledge at all times, fly using Luxaviation’s standard operating procedures, and deliver the highest standards of customer service, with an open mindset and willingness to get involved in all areas of the operation to deliver success. The applicant must have a right to work in the UK and be based within 1-2 hours of Cheshire / Merseyside.

The recruitment process will involve at least three interviews and may involve flight / sim testing.

Key Responsibilities

The Captain shall take all reasonable steps to:

• Maintain familiarity with relevant rules and regulations and agreed aviation best practices and procedures.
• Ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with, in accordance with the Operations Manual.
• When required deputise for the Chief Pilot for both flying and non-flying duties.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to all passengers before, during and after each flight, to the standards set out by the Chief Pilot and which will evolve over time.
• Support the successful completion of non-flying tasks and duties as required to ensure that the operation as a whole succeeds
• Produce documentation within reasonable time as and if requested by line management or the Authority; however, they shall direct it to the NP Flight Operations who shall pass it on to the relevant Authority.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK Commercial / Instrument License
• Hold a valid UK Class 1 Medical

Desirable Qualifications

• Hold a valid Citation XL Type Rating

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 2500 hours total flight time
• Minimum of 500 hours Jet/Turboprop time
• Minimum 100 hours time on type

Essential Skills

• English Proficiency Level 4 or above

Essential Competencies

• Team Work
• Leader and followership aptitude

Essential Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of business Aviation Operations
• Background in business jets

The successful candidate can expect a highly competitive remuneration package, including a generous pension, healthcare benefits, and a range of other non-contractual benefits.