The West Atlantic Group is one of the market’s leading providers of dedicated airfreight service to European National Mail Organisations and airfreight capacity to Global Integrators and freight forwarders.

With a mixed fleet of ATR and Boeing 737-300 / 400 / 800 Freighters, West Atlantic UK (WAUK) presently cover a capacity range from 6.5 to 22 metric tonnes.

With more than 50 years of continuous operating experience operations are performed throughout Europe and beyond with a staff of around 500 employees. The West Atlantic Group holds two Air Operating Certificates, West Atlantic UK based at East Midlands Airport and West Atlantic Sweden based at Malmo. The AOC’s combined operate over 18,000 flights annually.

The Group Focus is on safe operations, high reliability, and customer service.

Air Freight solutions - wherever, whenever.

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Pattern: Protected week off working patterns (subject to fleet)
Department: West Atlantic UK, Flight Operations
Location: East Midlands Airport Base
Responsible to: Pilot Manager

Role Summary:

As a West Atlantic Pilot, you will be responsible for assisting with the operation of our company fleet.  You will work alongside colleagues to ensure the company fulfils its customers’ requirements. You will take responsibility for ensuring safe operations and ensuring compliance with company procedures and standards.

The West Atlantic UK family is made up of colleagues with diverse backgrounds, skills, and experience; respect and teamwork are fundamental.  Everyone has an important role in contributing to success in our business.  We operate in a time and safety critical environment so the capacity to manage operations in a challenging environment is essential.  Motivation and focus are key.

We are looking for Non-Type Rated First Officers to join our business.

If you have a passion for flying and wish to contribute as a key part of the UK and global freight operation, apply today.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of company aircraft, cargo and occupants.
• Follow all specified instructions, SOPs and procedures in the operations manuals.
• Maintain familiarity with relevant United Kingdom, European and International air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with Company Procedures and Manuals.
• Report issues affecting airworthiness or the safety of the operation.
• Operate in accordance with the company’s rostered plan, complying with Flight Time Limitations.

Essential Academic/Qualification Requirements:

• The right to work in the UK
• UK CAA CPL or ATPL
• Have previously completed a Multi-Pilot Type Rating, with the rating on a UK CAA Licence or alternatively:

• Hold an Advanced UPRT Course Completion Certificate
• Hold an MCC Course Completion Certificate
• Hold or have held a multi-engine IR(A) (ME-IR) on a UK CAA Licence
• Hold a certificate evidencing completion of the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examinations
• Current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• Able to swim 25 metres unaided
• Minimum ICAO Level 5 English
• Hold a valid UK Passport
• Hold a UK recognised Driving Licence

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 70 hours of flight experience as PIC in aeroplanes
• If called upon, be prepared to evacuate an aircraft using escape ropes
• Prepared to be within 90 minutes of their home base for all duties
• Excellent communication skills
• A customer focused attitude
• Self-discipline with a desire for continuous self-development

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Evidence of a proven ability to work under pressure
• Adept problem solving and planning abilities
• Evidence of robust time management skills

Terms and Conditions:

• Salary – First Officer: £38,446 upwards (subject to fleet, training and hours) + per diems
• Millage or sector pay – fleet dependant
• Annual Leave - 28 days
• Loss of Licence Insurance
• Pension Scheme 

Type Rating costs will be borne by the Company, the crewmember will sign a 24-month training agreement.  Repayment is by time served over 24 months on completion of all training and passing a final line check.  If a crewmember leaves within 24 months, then they will be liable to repay some or all of the training costs according to their training agreement.

Fleet – successful candidates may be offered positions on either the ATR or B737 fleet or the WAUK Hold Pool subject to company needs.

*Rank of SFO is attained by the earlier of:-

• 2 years’ service with WAUK post final line check (on any fleet).
• 500 hours multi crew time.
• An unfrozen ATPL.