Senior Base Pilot (BN2T Islander)

Job Description

About the Company Draken offers exciting careers that matter. We believe mission success does not start with the mission itself; it begins with our people. Role Overview Draken is seeking an experienced BN2T Islander Captain to join the team as Senior Base Pilot, providing authoritative operational leadership and local accountability for the safe, compliant and effective delivery of contracted flying operations in Northern Ireland. This senior role combines command experience with structured operational oversight, safety leadership and people management, aligned with Draken's leadership and Safety Management System (SMS) expectations. As Senior Base Pilot you will hold delegated responsibility for BN2T operations at your assigned base, acting as the principal operational authority and single point of accountability for flight operations delivery. You will ensure operations are conducted in full compliance with CAA and MAA regulations, company approvals and Operations Manuals, and contractual and customer requirements. Working closely with the Fleet Captain and senior leadership team, you will support operational assurance, risk management and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Operational & safety leadership Provide day-to-day leadership of BN2T flying operations. Act as the accountable lead for contracted service delivery at base level. Maintain operational standards in line with company manuals, regulatory approvals and the SMS. Operate as a BN2T Commander, demonstrating sound judgement and calm decision-making. Promote effective threat and error management (TEM), CRM and professional airmanship. Lead hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation activities. Foster a Just Culture, encouraging open reporting and learning. Ensure audit and inspection readiness, including timely closure of findings. Collaboration & assurance Liaise closely with Operations and Engineering to ensure aircraft serviceability and readiness. Contribute to operational reviews, improvement initiatives and bid support as required. Requirements Experienced BN2T Islander Captain with command experience. Ability to provide operational oversight, safety leadership and people management.

Requirements

• Provide day-to-day leadership of BN2T flying operations.
• Act as the accountable lead for contracted service delivery at base level.
• Maintain operational standards in line with company manuals, regulatory approvals and the SMS.
• Operate as a BN2T Commander, demonstrating sound judgement and calm decision-making.
• Promote effective threat and error management (TEM), CRM and professional airmanship.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Foster a Just Culture, encouraging open reporting and learning.
• Ensure audit and inspection readiness, including timely closure of findings.
• Liaise closely with Operations and Engineering to ensure aircraft serviceability and readiness.
• Contribute to operational reviews, improvement initiatives and bid support as required.
• Experienced BN2T Islander Captain with command experience.
• Ability to provide operational oversight, safety leadership and people management.