L-159 CaptainDraken
Aircraft: L159Location: Teesside International Airport, United KingdomNon-type rated
Total TimeN/A
PIC TimeN/A
Jet Time1,000 hrs
About This Role
Draken is seeking experienced fast-jet pilots for its Red Air Aggressor team flying the Aero L-159 'Honey Badger', delivering adversarial air combat training. The role is based at Teesside International Airport in the UK, with relocation support and a Draken Managed Path programme to help pilots navigate the UK CAA licensing process.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate the Aero L-159 fast jet as part of Draken's Red Air Aggressor team delivering air combat training.
- Provide airborne leadership and operational decision-making with a focus on safety, compliance, and mission delivery, communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders in dynamic environments.
Requirements
- Essential: Military fast-jet experience (ideally within last 6 years)
- NATO Secret clearance, or ability to obtain this
- Valid UK CPL(A) or ATPL(A) (or ICAO-compliant equivalent)
- UK CAA Class 1 medical (or ICAO-compliant equivalent)
- AUPRT course completed. Desirable: 1000+ hours on fast jets
- Qualified Weapons Instructor or Flying Instructor
- Experience with radar-equipped, single-seat platforms
- MCC course
- Experience in military/government aviation
- Civil aviation experience
- Competence with Microsoft Office tools.