Ascend Airways | B737 Line Training Captain

Gatwick, UK

£127,200

Ascend Airways operate a small fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft (NG and MAX) in the ACMI market, opening its first operational base at London Gatwick early 2024. The company is founded on the legacy of Synergy Aviation, a respected UK AOC holder, which has been acquired by Avia Solutions Group, already the world’s largest ACMI provider.

Our objective is to offer ACMI and charter customers a modern fleet of UK based aircraft and crews to meet their capacity requirements, while aligning our business decisions with the UK’s Jet Zero strategy. We want a reputation for operating to the highest standards of safety and providing the best customer service.

To support its continued growth in the global ACMI market, Ascend Airways is looking to recruit experienced Line Training Captains on the Boeing 737-800 / Max 8. Whilst the position will be based at London Gatwick Airport, prospective candidates should expect to support worldwide ACMI operations for up to 2 weeks at a time, along with operations from Gatwick.

As the Ascend Airways operation grows, it is crucial that our pilots receive the highest levels of training to guide and facilitate their development and to ensure the highest levels of safety. Prospective candidates must follow the Ascend principles of being humble, approachable and credible, whilst helping our pilots to follow the Ascend SOPs.

We are looking for the following qualifications and experience levels from prospective Line Training Captains:

• 5 years or more of experience as a B737 Captain with at least 1,500 hours of command time
• At least 2 years of prior experience as a Line Trainer (TRI or TRE experience an asset)
• A UK ATPL and valid Class 1 medical
• A current or recently expired B737 300-900 LPC
• The desire to provide the highest levels of safe and practical training to a range of pilots from cadets to seasoned captains in accordance with Ascend procedures

Candidates can expect an interview and simulator assessment to allow them to demonstrate their instructor competencies during the recruitment process.

In return Ascend Airways can offer a varied flying experience with worldwide operations, c ontracts are available on a commuting basis, full time or part time and can be discussed further during the interview process.

What were offering:

FULLTIME

• SALARY -£127,200
• £18.90 per hour Flight Pay,
• 6% of salary as a pension contribution
• Loss of License Insurance
• Career progression opportunities
• Paid parking at your base
• A max of 8 days leave between 1st Jun and 15 Sep
• A minimum 10 days off per month.

Holiday entitlement is 42 days per year, with ten days off per month, and we also offer three ‘golden days’ each year on which crew members are guaranteed a day off at base.

20/10

• Salary as per full time
• Commuting option offered within EU
• Accommodation and per diem paid whilst on duty
• Flights paid in economy class on first and last day of duty.

Holiday entitlement is 36 days per year, with ten days off per month, and two \\\'golden days\\\'.

At Ascend Airways, we offer an inclusive working environment, that supports opportunity for career progression.

To apply for this exciting position send your CV detailing your flying and instructional experience to and become part of a growing team of dedicated Ascend Airways trainers.