The Role

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken is recruiting confident, adaptable pilots for an exciting role unlike anything else in the civilian sector. If you’re seeking a place to use your military flying experience while enjoying a supportive, close-knit team, look no further.

What Makes Draken Different?

• Exciting Flying: Engage in formation flights, low-level operations, and missions alongside military assets.
• Close-Knit Team: Thrive in a tight squadron-like culture where camaraderie and mutual respect are paramount.
• Predictable Schedule: Work primarily Monday to Friday with daytime flying, giving you a balanced routine and great work/life balance.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
• Flexible Leave: Generous leave policies, including Christmas and New Year off.
• Premium Benefits: Matched pension up to 12% and loss of license insurance.
• Local Domestic Bases: Stay close to home, enjoy a high standard of living, and minimise commuting.

Minimum Requirements

• UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• Minimum 1,500 hours total time
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC
• Current or previously held Multi-Engine IR
• MCC Course
• AUPRT Course
• Tactical Military Captaincy Experience

What You Bring

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient flight operations in line with regulations and company procedures
• Coordinate and execute specialised flight profiles, including formation and low-level ops
• Work with fellow crew members to fulfil mission objectives and maintain high professional standards
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and customers, upholding Draken’s reputation for excellence

Your Progression within Draken

Upon joining as a Probationary Captain, you will receive a Falcon 20 Type Rating course. Once qualified, you will occupy the right hand seat, acting as a First Officer until you have the pre-requisite experience and skills to make the transition to Captaincy. Draken is a UK CAA Part-CAT operator and requires pilots to hold an ATPL, as well as suitable aircraft specific, civilian, and tactical experience to become a Captain.

Ready to take on a unique aviation challenge with the benefits and lifestyle you deserve? Join Draken and enjoy the best of both worlds: thrilling military-style flying and a stable, supportive work environment.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

To us, diversity means bringing your own perspective to the conversation; inclusion means having a voice - and equality means that your voice is heard.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

Intolerance has no place in our Company. We condemn it outright. Instead, we strive to create a culture where each person who joins our team feels they have the opportunity to succeed, to grow, and to work within an environment where they can be themselves.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.