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Direct Entry Captain - Twin Otter

Loganair

Publish Date:

June 10, 2025

Expiry Date:

June 25, 2025

Job Description

Overview of Role

Ready to advance your flying career with the UK’s largest regional airline? Loganair is currently recruiting experienced Captains to operate our DHC-6 Twin Otter fleet. If you're a team player with a focus on safety, professionalism, and growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As a Captain, you’ll hold full responsibility for the safety, security, and operation of the aircraft, its crew, and passengers, from the moment you arrive at the aircraft until engines shut down post-flight. Your leadership and judgment will be key in ensuring every journey is safe, efficient, and in line with both regulatory and company standards.

You’ll:

  • Oversee all aspects of aircraft operation during flights
  • Make critical decisions during normal and non-normal operations
  • Lead and support the flight crew, setting a professional standard onboard
  • Ensure all procedures are followed and adapted safely as needed
  • Set an example in communication, professionalism and safety culture

Skills and Knowledge

We’re looking for Captains with strong technical ability, excellent communication and a professional approach to leadership and crew collaboration.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

  • In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, safety practices, and flight operations.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and make timely and sound decisions
  • Proven teamwork and leadership skills
  • Right to live and work in the UK

Attitude

We value Captains who are approachable, proactive, and focused on safety above all else. You’ll be someone who:

  • Takes pride in doing the job right
  • Leads by example, encouraging professionalism across the crew
  • Embraces a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement
  • Adapts to changing circumstances with a can-do mindset

Training and Experience

  • Full ATPL (UK CAA) with a current Class 1 Medical
  • Currently or recently operated in command on a multi-crew aircraft (MTOW >10t or 19+ pax)

Contract Length: Permanent
Employment Type: Full Time
Contracted Weekly Hours: FTL
Salary: 61,388.00

Company Benefits

We believe in rewarding our First Officers fairly and offering meaningful support from day one. Here’s what you can expect when you join the Loganair team:

Salary & Pay:

  • Basic Salary: £61,388 - 84,132
  • Sector Pay: £5,500 – £8,000 per year (increases with number of sectors)
  • 100% pay from day one of induction – no training rate

Work-Life Balance:

  • Home almost every night
  • Rosters published over 8 weeks in advance
  • Flexible/Part Time working options
  • 4 Golden Days off annually, guaranteed days outside of annual leave
  • 3 Requested Days off every month
  • Great Annual Leave system with generous wraparound days
  • Live bidding for leave, no seniority-based restrictions

Travel & Training Support:

  • Travel, HOTAC, and meal allowances during Class Rating
  • Paper Bond for Class Rating – no upfront cost
  • Transparent base transfer policy
  • Excellent Time to command

Perks & Benefits:

  • Staff travel on Loganair and many global airline partners
  • Access to myIDTravel
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 6% company contribution)
  • 29 days annual leave (rising to 34 after 5 years)
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Occupational health support, including physiotherapy
  • Health discounts on checks, treatment and gym memberships
  • Discount scheme on hotels, shopping, entertainment and more

And finally...

You’ll get the opportunity to fly the iconic tartan tail for the UK’s largest regional, award-winning airline, with a proud heritage and a forward-thinking approach.

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