Draken · Captain / Commandant de bord
Learjet 60XR Captain - Bournemouth base
Draken is recruiting Captains for its new Learjet 60XR fleet, based in Bournemouth. The aircraft will support electronic warfare and operational readiness missions, including formation and low-level flying alongside military assets.
- Employer
- Draken
- Position
- Captain / Commandant de bord
- Base
- Bournemouth
- Aircraft
- Learjet 60XR
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 14 October 2026
Key points
- New Learjet 60XR fleet at Draken
- Base in Bournemouth
- Permanent contract
- Schedule mainly Monday to Friday, daytime flying
- Electronic warfare and tactical missions with military assets
What the employer asks for
- UK CAA ATPL(A) or (f)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
- Ability to gain and maintain UK MOD security clearance (nationality restrictions may apply)
What the employer offers
- Competitive salary and benefits package, as described
- Generous leave policy including Christmas and New Year off
- Matched pension up to 12%
- Loss of licence insurance
- Local domestic bases to reduce commuting
Summary written by ForAllPilots from the employer's posting. Only the official posting counts: check every condition before you apply.
Give yourself every chance
A captain selection focuses on leadership, decision-making and crew management: prepare real situations, what you decided and why.
Expect an in-depth technical interview and a simulator session: go over abnormal procedures and the performance of your type.
Some airlines give aptitude tests to captains too: a refresher on the arithmetic and attention exercises never hurts.