West Atlantic · Captain / Commandant de bord
B737 Captain - East Midlands Airport
West Atlantic UK is recruiting type-rated B737 Captains to join its base at East Midlands Airport. The airline operates cargo flights for clients such as Royal Mail, UPS and FedEx, running scheduled services and ad-hoc charters across the UK and Europe. The role suits pilots already qualified on the B737 who are looking for a fixed roster and better work-life balance.
- Employer
- West Atlantic
- Position
- Captain / Commandant de bord
- Base
- East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737-800 et 737-400 (cargo)
- Contract
- Temps plein ou temps partiel, roster fixe 7 jours de travail / 7 jours de repos
- Pay (as the posting states it)
- £87,623, plus £1.85 par heure passée hors base, et une indemnité kilométrique aérienne additionnelle par vol
- Seen
- 12 October 2026
Key points
- Base at East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Fleet of Boeing 737-800 and 737-400 freighters
- Fixed 7 days on / 7 days off roster
- Mostly night flying
- Full-time and part-time contract options
- Fixed salary of £87,623 plus allowances
What the employer asks for
- Right to work in the UK
- UK CAA ATPL or CPL with command privileges
- Current Boeing 737 type rating (Classic or NG)
- Valid UK CAA Class 1 medical
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or above
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to operate night schedules
- Previous cargo experience desirable, not required
- Verifiable employment history covering the previous five years
What the employer offers
- Fixed 7 days on / 7 days off roster
- Salary described as highly competitive
- Full-time and part-time contract options
- Career progression opportunities to TRI, TRE or other operational/management roles
- Operations across the UK and Europe
- Private medical care
- Family-friendly policies and parental leave support
- Peer support programme
- Free parking at East Midlands Airport
- Hotel accommodation and breakfast provided when away from base
- Training costs covered, repayment linked to service rather than salary deductions
- 28 days annual leave
The selection process
- Company interview
- Simulator assessment
- Pre-employment background checks
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.