Special Missions First Officer (Multi-Engine Turbine)
FT Permanent (Days and Nights)
Shannon, Ireland
2Excel Aviation Ltd is an industry leader in specialised and innovative solutions for aviation’s most complex challenges and our success is based on the talented and experienced people that make up our workforce. Our Special Missions division delivers specialist aviation services to Government and industry customers.
In late 2024 we will start delivering a Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (SAR) service, which will operate 24/7/365 out of Shannon Airport, Ireland, on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard.
We are looking for First Officers to join our growing team to help us deliver this new and exciting contract at Shannon. The flying will be varied and challenging, this is not your average A to B aviation job. Your duties will include the delivery of specialist surveillance tasks on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. This exciting and rewarding role will allow the right individual to progress within 2Excel.
Successful applicants will be operating as a First Officer on the King Air 200, alongside a Captain. Each crew will also have a Sensor Operator on board, who manages the sensors and mission equipment.
To be considered for this role, successful applicants must have:

• Class 1 medical
• EASA CPL (or ATPL) with IR
• 250 + total flying hours (including at least 150 PIC, 50 IR and 5 Night)

It is also desirable that the chosen candidate has the following experience:

• Relevant experience in a similar setting (military, police, coastguard)
• Proven experience in taking a lead pilot/managerial role in a forward operating base
• A current King Air 200 type rating is highly desirable, but not essential as training will be provided*

Applicants should have the right to work in Ireland and be prepared to undertake pre employment testing which will include drugs and alcohol screening as well as psycometric testing. Successful applicants may be required to undertake training and work from locations other than Shannon during the start up phase.
In return, we can offer a stable roster using four on and four off shifts, which will include nights, with a competitive base salary and shift allowance. In addition, we will provide generous holiday allowance, private health care and a company pension.
Apply using the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please upload an up to date CV which includes your current total flying hours. Please also upload a covering letter noting your current notice period/availability.
2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

• Successful applicants who do not already have a current King Air 200 type rating will need to make themselves available for initial training. All costs related to training (est €20,000) will be subject to a bond for a 2 year period, repayable in the event you leave our employment. The value of the bond will decrease by 25% every 6 months during that 2 year period.