Senior Base Pilot

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Draken offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. We are currently recruiting for a BN2T Senior Base Pilot. We are seeking a highly capable BN2T Senior Base Pilot to lead our Islander operation in Northern Ireland, ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of all contracted outputs. Provide day-to-day leadership of BN2T Flight Operations at the base, supporting the Fleet Captain in representing Draken during operational discussions with the customer. Act as the focal point for all aspects of contracted BN2T service delivery. Ensure safe, compliant BN2T operations in accordance with Company Operations Manuals, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures. Operate as a BN2T Captain, demonstrating strong airborne leadership and professional decision-making. Liaise closely with Operations and Engineering teams to maintain aircraft availability and operational readiness. Manage base pilot staffing levels, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning in conjunction with the Fleet Captain. Contribute to bids, commercial activities, and continuous operational improvements. Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring audit compliance and timely closure of identified actions. Lead by example, modelling the highest standards of professionalism in support of contract delivery. A strong commitment to aviation safety, operational discipline, and procedural integrity. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure. Working knowledge of CAA and/or MAA regulatory frameworks. Experience in both commercial and military aviation environments. 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 provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are