Draken offer exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

The Role

We are recruiting for Captains to join our expanding Draken fleet in Saudi Arabia, as we introduce a Learjet 60XR in support of our contract with the Royal Saudi Air Force. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing in‑country operation with permanent basing in Saudi Arabia.

Learjet flying has already commenced in the UK, and this role offers a rare chance to help shape the future of our airborne operations from the ground up. The Saudi‑based aircraft will undertake missions that will evolve toward a cutting‑edge electronic warfare capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient flight operations in line with regulations and company procedures
• 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
• Draken is a UK CAA Part-CAT operator and requires pilots to hold an ATPL, as well as suitable aircraft specific, civilian and tactical qualifications for our Captain roles.

Experience / skills / qualifications

• UK CAA (f)ATPL(A) or ATPL(A)
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• Minimum 1,500 hours total time
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC
• Current or previously held Multi-Engine IR
• MCC Course
• AUPRT Course
• Tactical Military Captaincy Experience
• Ability 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 equality 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.