Blue Islands Non-Rated First Officers & Captains

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Blue Islands Non-Rated First Officers & Captains
Blue Islands are recruiting low-hour, non-rated First Officers and non-rated Captains, although ATR rated will receive priority, for their base at Jersey in the Channel Islands.
Info from Blue Islands careers page.
Description:
Blue Islands provides year-round, sustainable air connectivity to and from the Channel Islands. Our ATR72 fleet operates 900 flights per month, between the Channel Islands, UK and Europe from our bases in Jersey and Guernsey.
Our purpose is to keep our communities connected – a vital role, ensuring the socio-economic wellbeing of our beautiful home islands.
At the heart of everything we do is ‘The Welcome Difference’. That’s our take on simplifying regional air travel, with transparent fares and products (eg. Bags included in all fares) to ensure our services meet the needs of our passengers.
We care about our planet and people and offset 100% of the aircraft carbon emissions – the first step. We are also part of the conversation with emerging technologies, developing alternative means of propulsion.
- We operate 900 flights per month to and from Channel Islands on all ATR fleet
- Scheduled flights across regional network
- Plus ad-hoc and series charter flights throughout UK and Europe for tour operators and top-flight sport teams
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Permanent, direct entry Captain role, part of small friendly team of 100 people that care
- ATR type-rating provided, if required
- Opportunity to live in Jersey; an amazing place to live and work, and as it’s 9×5 miles, it’s never longer than a 30min door-to-door commute
- Competitive benefits package including:
- competitive salary with annual review;
- staff travel, with confirmed seats;
- private health care;
- pension;
- life cover;
- free on-site airport parking (for duty), a few minutes walk from crew room
- First flight 0700, last flight arrives 2130, balanced roster, typically either AM or PM shifts
- Home most nights, plus we don’t fly Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day
- Opportunities for additional responsibility in safety, training and compliance teams
First Officers:
We seek ATR First Officers who understand our purpose and want to join us on our journey. If you’re looking for a change of lifestyle (including a balanced roster, ensuring you’re home every night) then being part of our small friendly team in the island of Jersey could be perfect for you.
Minimum requirements First Officers:
- Valid FCL ATPL(A) or ‘Frozen’ ATPL(A)
- Minimum of 250 hours total flying hours, to include 50 hours multi-engine time
- Successful completion of an approved MCC Course.
You must be able to provide references to pass a five year background and criminal record check, plus you must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Preferences will be given to applicants who are type rated for ATR aircraft, but training will be provided to suitable candidates.
Captains:
We are searching for direct entry ATR captains who understand our purpose and want to join us on our journey. If you’re looking for a change of lifestyle (including a balanced roster, ensuring you’re home every night) then being part of our small friendly team in the island of Jersey could be perfect for you.
You will need a valid FCL ATPL(A). Preferences will be given to ATR type rated applicants, although training will be provided to suitable candidates.
- A valid UK CAA ATPL(A).
- British passport holder or right to live and work in the UK
- to provide references to pass a five year background and criminal record check, plus you must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Apply:
We offer thorough training and further opportunities for career development plus you will receive continued support and feedback, with permanent contracts and a competitive remuneration package. You must be able to provide references to pass a five year background and criminal record check, plus you must have the right to live and work in the UK.
For more information click here; to apply please email your CV to [email protected]