Direct Entry Captain (Non-Type Rated)

Fully funded with a 2-year prorated bond

Phenom 100 Type Rating

Employer: Above Aero AOC Ltd t/a above™

(formerly Alto Aerospace Ltd UK AOC GB2461)

Employment: Permanent

Aircraft: Embraer Phenom 100

Base: BHX / EGBB (Birmingham)

Roster: Fixed monthly (published in advance)

Role overview

above™ is a UK-based operator expanding within the VLJ charter and

managed aircraft sectors. Following the acquisition of its first Phenom 100

and Alto Aerospace Ltd, we are currently recruiting:

A Direct Entry Captain (non-type rated)

BHX / EGBB based, fully funded, 2-year prorated bond

to operate the Embraer Phenom 100

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small & professional, standardsdriven

team offering strong operational support, a collaborative cockpit

culture, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

We’re a small, agile team where everyone contributes and ideas are

welcomed. Without layers of corporate bureaucracy, we can adapt quickly,

make decisions efficiently, and give our team real influence in shaping the

company and its working environment.

Our commitment

We aim to reduce environmental impacts through responsible operations,

carbon mitigation, and the advancement of aviation technologies. We also

support an inclusive, diverse workplace where professionalism, safety, and

integrity lead every decision.

Your mission

• Operate as a Captain on the Embraer Phenom 100, ensuring safe,

compliant flights under applicable UK CAA regulations.

• Execute thorough flight preparation, performance and fuel planning,

and weight & balance.

• Uphold SOPs, apply strong CRM, and support a calm, professional

cockpit environment.

• Deliver a consistently high standard of client-focused service.

• Maintain readiness for recurrent training and checking, with a

continuous improvement mindset.

• Adapt confidently to dynamic schedules and varied destinations

typical of private aviation.

Candidate specification (essential)

• UK issued ATPL(A)

• English Language Proficiency: Level 4 or higher

• UK issued Class 1 flight crew medical certificate

• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK

• Unrestricted passport enabling international travel

• Full UK (or equivalent) driving licence

Experience guidelines

• 2,500 hours total flying experience

• 1,000 hours PIC on multi-engine turbine aircraft or on a light jet / VLJ

category aircraft. (jet preferred)

What we offer

• Permanent employment within a growing operation, with

opportunities to contribute to and shape future development across

departments.

• Attractive remuneration (commensurate with experience).

• A highly experienced team.

• Respectful working atmosphere.

• Established crew roster and monthly schedule visibility.

• Career development and progression opportunities as we grow.

• Company benefits.

What you’ll demonstrate

• A hard-working, dependable team-player mindset.

• Ability to thrive under pressure and use initiative.

• Exceptional communication and customer service focus.

• Flexibility to the demands of business aviation.

• Strong attitude to safety and professional operation.

Direct Entry Captain (Non-Type Rated)

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