Direct Entry Captain, ATR 72-600 - Dublin Base

Lead the line at Emerald Airlines as a Direct Entry Captain on our ATR 72-600 fleet. Enjoy a stable roster, strong earning potential, and the backing of a people-first airline at our Dublin base.

The Opportunity

We are welcoming experienced Captains to join our Dublin base operating the ATR 72-600 across Emerald Airlines' network. Candidates who successfully complete our selection process will be offered a place on a Type Rating Course.

What You'll Do

• Operate the ATR 72-600 as Pilot in Command in multi-crew commercial transport operations.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and SOP adherence in all phases of flight.
• Lead, brief, and mentor flight and cabin crew to deliver safe, on-time, and customer-focused operations.
• Represent Emerald Airlines professionally with customers, colleagues, ATC, and ground partners.
• Maintain proficiency through recurrent training and checks.

Minimum Requirements

• Flight time: Minimum 2,000 hours total time, including at least 1,000 hours on large aircraft over 5,700 kg in multi-crew commercial transport operations.
• PIC time: At least 500 recent hours as Pilot in Command.
• Licence & medical: EASA licence and a current Class 1 medical.
• Right to work: Unrestricted right to live and work in Ireland.
• Language: Fluent in English.

Selection & Training

• Online Work Related Behavioral assessment.
• Interview with People and Flight Operations teams.
• Simulator assessment.

Applicants who successfully complete these stages will be offered a place on an ATR 72-600 Type Rating Course.

What's On Offer

• Dublin base with a regular, stable 5:2:5:3 roster.
• Great earning potential and job security through permanent positions.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance and loss-of-licence cover.
• Payment of annual medical.
• Staff travel privileges.