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First Officer (SR)

AirTanker

Publish Date:

June 2, 2025

Expiry Date:

June 17, 2025

Job Description
This advert is for personnel who have previously served in the military (Army, RAF, Navy etc) due to being a Sponsored Reservist Role. There is a civilian application here: First Officer - Manchester Airport | AirTanker Careers
 
Please Note: we reserve the right to close this advert early should we have sufficient applicants. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 
We are inviting applications from qualified and motivated First Officers to join our team based at Manchester and RAF Brize Norton This is an exciting opportunity to operate the Airbus A330, with a full Type Rating provided by ATr. Successful candidates will enter into a three-year Training Bond agreement.

This advert is for personnel who have previously served in the military (Army, RAF, Navy etc) due to being a Sponsored Reservist Role. There is a civilian application here: First Officer - Manchester Airport | AirTanker Careers
Please Note: we reserve the right to close this advert early should we have sufficient applicants. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 
We are inviting applications from qualified and motivated First Officers to join our team based at Manchester and RAF Brize Norton This is an exciting opportunity to operate the Airbus A330, with a full Type Rating provided by ATr. Successful candidates will enter into a three-year Training Bond agreement.

As a First Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of our A330 fleet. You will:
  • Support the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation and operation
  • Maintain the highest standards of flight safety and regulatory compliance
  • Contribute to a positive and professional cockpit environment
  • Represent the airline with professionalism and integrity
  • Engage in continuous learning and development to maintain operational excellence
As a First Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of our A330 fleet. You will:
  • Support the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation and operation
  • Maintain the highest standards of flight safety and regulatory compliance
  • Contribute to a positive and professional cockpit environment
  • Represent the airline with professionalism and integrity
  • Engage in continuous learning and development to maintain operational excellence
  • Must have served in the Military (Army, RAF, Navy etc) 
  • UK Commercial Pilots Licence
  • Have a least 70hrs of flight experience as PIC in aeroplanes.
  • Hold or have held a multi-engine instrument rating
  • UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • Hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an MCC course in aeroplanes
  •  Have completed an Advanced UPRT course in accordance with FCL.745.A
  • Have passed the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examinations
  • Willingness to re-base to Manchester
  • Commitment and willingness to be a Sponsored Reservist.
 
On top of your basic salary, you’ll receive;
  • Annual bonus scheme (eligibility in current year subject to bonus rules)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Hybrid working available (not applicable to rostered and shift based employees)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Income Protection
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Local Gym Discount
  • Plane Saver (Credit Union)
  • Family fun days/ battlefield tours/ onsite bar
  • Additional annual leave based on length of service
On top of your basic salary, you’ll receive;
  • Annual bonus scheme (eligibility in current year subject to bonus rules)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Hybrid working available (not applicable to rostered and shift based employees)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Income Protection
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Local Gym Discount
  • Plane Saver (Credit Union)
  • Family fun days/ battlefield tours/ onsite bar
  • Additional annual leave based on length of service
AirTanker is a flexible and responsive world leading aviation service provider. Our capability spans across end-to-end maintenance, military and civil flying programmes, training and major aircraft upgrades.
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