First Officer (Saudi Arabia)

The Role

We are recruiting for First Officers across our Learjet 60XR and Challenger 604 fleets to support our contract with the Royal Saudi Air Force. These fleets are permanently based in Saudi Arabia. As a result, we are offering a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of our airborne operations from the ground up. The Saudi‑based fleets will play a key role in mission support, with capabilities evolving toward a cutting‑edge electronic warfare platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient flight operations in line with regulations and company procedures
• Assist the Commander in all aspects of flight operations in accordance with company SOPs.
• Coordinate and execute specialised flight profiles, including formation ops
• Work with fellow crew members to fulfil mission objectives and maintain high professional standards
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and customers, upholding Draken’s reputation for excellence
• Respond decisively in emergency situations when required.

Qualifications

• Draken is a UK CAA Part‑CAT operator and requires pilots to hold a CPL or ATPL, as well as suitable aircraft specific qualifications for our First Officer roles.
• UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• Minimum 500 hours total time
• Current or previously held Multi‑Engine IR
• MCC Course
• AUPRT Course
• A bility to gain and maintain UK MOD Security Clearances (nationality restrictions apply)

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 Europe 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.