Captain - B737

Job description

West Atlantic UK is seeking experienced B737 Type Rated Captains to join their growing operation at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The airline operates critical cargo services for Royal Mail, UPS, and FedEx, flying Boeing 737-800 and 737-400 freighters on scheduled cargo operations and ad-hoc charter flights across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Flying predominantly takes place overnight. Essential Requirements: - Right to work in the UK - UK CAA ATPL or CPL with appropriate command privileges - Current Boeing 737 Type Rating (Classic or NG) - Valid UK CAA Class 1 Medical - ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or above - Strong communication and teamwork skills - Willingness to operate night schedules Desirable: - Previous cargo operations experience Recruitment Process: - Company interview - Simulator assessment - Pre-employment background checks - Applicants must be able to provide verifiable employment and activity history covering the previous five years.

Additional requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Applicants must be able to provide verifiable employment and activity history covering the previous five years

Compensation and Benefits

• Fixed 7 days on / 7 days off roster
• Outstanding work-life balance with every other week free
• Competitive salary package (£87,623)
• Away from base payment: £1.85 for every hour away from base
• Additional air mileage payment per flight
• Career progression opportunities (TRI, TRE, management roles)
• Private medical care
• Family-friendly policies and parental leave support
• Peer support programme with internal and external resources
• Free parking at East Midlands Airport
• Hotel accommodation and breakfast provided when operating away from base
• Training costs covered (repayment linked to service)
• 28 days annual leave

Base Location