Direct Entry Captain

Job Description

Role Overview Loganair is looking for experienced and dedicated Captains to join as Direct Entry Captains across all its bases and fleets. The airline is seeking pilots who want to bring their leadership to the flight deck with a company that values professionalism, safety and team spirit. Base: United Kingdom, with various UK basing options. Key Responsibilities As a Captain you will 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 after the flight. Your leadership and judgement will be key to ensuring every journey is safe, efficient and in line with regulatory and company standards. 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 on board. Ensure all procedures are followed and adapted safely as needed. Set an example in communication, professionalism and safety culture. Licences & Qualifications Full ATPL (UK CAA) with a current Class 1 Medical. In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, safety practices and flight operations. Right to live and work in the UK. Desirable: valid ERJ 145 or ATR 42/72 type rating, or a valid type rating on one of the Loganair fleet types. Experience Currently or recently operating on a multi-crew aircraft (MTOW over 10 t or 19 or more passengers). 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command on a multi-crew aircraft with MTOW over 10 t or more than 19 seats, in passenger commercial air transport operations. Essential for Embraer type-specific applications: 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command on a multi-crew jet with MTOW over 10 t or more than 19 seats in passenger commercial air transport operations. Desirable for ATR type-specific applications: 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command on a turboprop with MTOW over 10 t or more than 19 seats in passenger commercial air transport operations. Ability to stay calm under pressure and make timely, sound decisions. Proven teamwork and leadership skills, with strong technical ability and excellent communication. Additional Information Attitude: Loganair values Captains who are approachable, proactive and focused on safety above all else – who take pride in doing the job right, lead by example and encourage professionalism across the crew, embrace a culture of safety, integrity and continuous improvement, and adapt to changing circumstances with a can-do mindset. Contract: permanent, full time. Contracted weekly hours governed by flight time limitations (FTL). What We Offer Basic salary: £76,988 – £101,584. Sector pay: £5,500 – £8,000 per year, increasing with the number of sectors. 100% pay from day one of induction – no training rate. Home almost every night. Rosters published over six weeks in advance. Flexible and part-time working options. Four guaranteed "golden days" off annually, outside annual leave. Three requested days off every month. Generous annual leave system with wraparound days and live bidding for leave, with no seniority-based restrictions. 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 after five years. Travel, hotel accommodation (HOTAC) and meal allowances during type rating. Paper bond for type rating – no upfront cost. Transparent base transfer policy and various UK basing options. Staff travel on Loganair and many global airline partners, plus access to myIDTravel. Contributory pension scheme with up to 6% company contribution. 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. Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car scheme. How to Apply Loganair flies over 1.4 million passengers each year and describes itself as the UK's largest regional, award-winning airline, with a growing network and a proud legacy of serving the UK's regions. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Requirements

• 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 on board.
• Ensure all procedures are followed and adapted safely as needed.
• Set an example in communication, professionalism and safety culture.
• Full ATPL (UK CAA) with a current Class 1 Medical.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, safety practices and flight operations.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Desirable: valid ERJ 145 or ATR 42/72 type rating, or a valid type rating on one of the Loganair fleet types.
• Currently or recently operating on a multi-crew aircraft (MTOW over 10 t or 19 or more passengers).
• 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command on a multi-crew aircraft with MTOW over 10 t or more than 19 seats, in passenger commercial air transport operations.
• Essential for Embraer type-specific applications: 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command on a multi-crew jet with MTOW over 10 t or more than 19 seats in passenger commercial air transport operations.
• Desirable for ATR type-specific applications: 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command on a turboprop with MTOW over 10 t or more than 19 seats in passenger commercial air transport operations.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make timely, sound decisions.
• Proven teamwork and leadership skills, with strong technical ability and excellent communication.
• Sector pay: £5,500 – £8,000 per year, increasing with the number of sectors.
• 100% pay from day one of induction – no training rate.
• Home almost every night.
• Rosters published over six weeks in advance.
• Flexible and part-time working options.
• Four guaranteed "golden days" off annually, outside annual leave.
• Three requested days off every month.
• Generous annual leave system with wraparound days and live bidding for leave, with no seniority-based restrictions.
• 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 after five years.
• Travel, hotel accommodation (HOTAC) and meal allowances during type rating.

Benefits

• Basic salary: £76,988 – £101,584.
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 6% company contribution.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car scheme.