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Direct Entry Captain - Various Aircraft
PublishedLoganair · Aberdeen
ContractPermanent
StatusPublished
Base / locationAberdeen
Required hours—
LicenceUK CAA-ATPL
Type ratingsATR42
Salary£76,988 – £101,584
Visa sponsorshipYes
Posted7/30/2026
We’re on the lookout for experienced and dedicated Captains to join Loganair as Direct Entry Captains across all our bases and fleets. If you're looking to bring your leadership to the flight deck with a company that values professionalism, safety, and team spirit, we want to hear from you.
Minimum requirements
- Type rating : Not required (Training Provided)
- Flight time notes : Currently or recently operated in command on a multi-crew aircraft (MTOW >10t or 19+ pax)
- Preferred time : Valid ERJ 145 or ATR 42/72 Type Rating
- License Required : ATPL
- Accepted Licenses : UK CAA
- Medical : Class 1
- ICAO ELP level : 4
- Visa sponsorship : Not provided
Additional requirements
- We’re looking for Captains with strong technical ability, excellent communication and a professional approach to leadership and crew collaboration.
- 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
Compensation and benefits
- Basic Salary: £76,988 – £101,584
- Sector Pay: £5,500 – £8,000 per year (increases with number of sectors)
- 100% pay from day one of induction – no training rate
- Home almost every night
- Rosters published over 6 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, HOTAC, and meal allowances during Type Rating
- Paper Bond for Type Rating – no upfront cost
- Transparent base transfer policy
- Various UK basing options
- 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