Challenger 604 - Fleet Captain

The Role Draken offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. The Role We’re looking for a Fleet Captain to lead flight operations on one of our most prestigious international programmes. This is more than simply flying the aircraft. It's an opportunity to lead a fleet, influence operational standards, mentor pilots, shape future capability and represent Draken at the highest levels with both customers and senior stakeholders. As the senior pilot within the Challenger 604 fleet, you'll be responsible for delivering safe, compliant and effective operations whilst setting the tone for professionalism, performance and culture across the team. Key Responsibilities As the C604 Fleet Captain, you'll: Lead the safe delivery of Challenger 604 operations Act as a Captain and Instructor Pilot, maintaining the highest standards of airmanship and professionalism. Drive operational excellence, safety performance and continuous improvement initiatives. Champion a strong reporting culture and contribute to the Safety Management System through fleet safety activities and risk management. Lead, mentor and develop a team of pilots, ensuring training, succession planning and professional development remain at the forefront. Act as the fleet Subject Matter Expert, supporting programme delivery, technical enhancements and future opportunities. Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders, representing Draken both operationally and professionally. Who We're Looking For We're looking for a leader first and foremost. Someone who can inspire confidence on the flight deck, engage effectively with customers, develop those around them and uphold the standards expected of a senior representative of Draken. You'll be comfortable balancing operational flying, people leadership and strategic thinking whilst maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety. You'll be able to demonstrate: A proven commitment to aviation safety, compliance and operational excellence. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop pilots. Experience working within complex military and/or government aviation environments. The confidence to engage effectively with customers, regulators and senior stakeholders. Sound operational judgement and the ability to make effective decisions in dynamic environments. A collaborative approach that builds trust, accountability and high-performing teams. The professionalism and integrity expected of a senior representative of Draken. Essential experience / skills / qualifications Hold a valid UK ATPL(A). Hold a Class 1 medical. Completed AUPRT course (if required). Over 1500 flight hours Completed MCC course Previous experience within ORT and EW operations Strong domain knowledge of customer operational requirements and customer platform capabilities Flight operations in military or government aviation Desirable Previous experience in a Fleet Captain, Training Captain or equivalent leadership role. Suitably qualified and experienced as an C604 pilot Delivery of contracted Flight Operations Instructor experience. Experience operating within both military and civilian aviation environments. Why Draken? At Draken, we don't just operate aircraft. We deliver specialist aviation services in some of the world's most demanding and dynamic environments. This is an opportunity to: ✔ Influence the direction of a key international fleet. ✔ Lead a highly skilled and professional pilot community. ✔ Work alongside military and civilian aviation stakeholders. ✔ Leave a lasting impact on operational performance, safety and culture. ✔ Be part of a business where expertise, innovation and professionalism genuinely matter. Ready for your next challenge? If you're looking for a role that combines operational leadership, flying excellence and the opportunity to make a real difference, we'd like to hear from you. Our employee values 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 e quality means 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 required. About You About Us Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail. Apply Share Share Vacancy on Facebook Share Vacancy on X Share Vacancy on LinkedIn Share Vacancy on WhatsApp Send Vacancy to a friend