Captain BN2T (NTR)

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We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. We are recruiting for a BN2T Captain to safely operate Special Mission flights in accordance with Company SHE standards, risk assessments, and all applicable UK and international aviation regulations. The Captain is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft, the safety of all crew, passengers and cargo, and for compliance with the Operations Manuals, checklists and operating minima. This includes full command authority from signing the Technical Log, decision‑making on aircraft serviceability (including MEL), weather, mass and balance, performance, fuelling, icing procedures, and acceptance of passengers and cargo. The role requires strong leadership, situational awareness, and professionalism, ensuring aircraft security, disciplined cockpit operations, accurate completion of flight and post‑flight documentation, and safe supervision of ground handling where engineering support is unavailable. In emergency situations, the Captain is empowered to take any action necessary in the interest of safety and may apply increased safety margins where required. Strong commitment to aviation safety and regulatory compliance Effective prioritisation and decision‑making skills Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders High standards of personal and professional integrity Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt leadership style as required Maintain aircraft command status on the primary type operated in this role Military or government aviation operations (desirable) Understanding of general business management principles, including budget awareness Strong understanding of customer operational requirements and platform capabilities 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 equalitymeans that your voice is heard. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken 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 pr