Boeing 737-NG and MAX Captains

Aviation Gatwick, United Kingdom

With a newly acquired UK AOC Ascend Airways will begin operating a small fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft (NG and MAX) in the ACMI market, opening its first operational base at London Gatwick in 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 with over 180 airliners in operation.

We are seeking candidates for positions of Captain, reporting to the Director of Flight Operations. These are important roles, and the successful candidates will play a key part in the birth of this new airline and enjoy the possibilities for career advancement which our growth will bring.

The positions will be based at London Gatwick and will involve some night-stopping with occasional longer periods up to two weeks away from base during the winter season only. The flying pattern will comprise busy summer months but with quieter winter rosters anticipated, pilots may take additional time off during the winter season to suit their lifestyle.

The successful candidates will have the following experience and attributes:

Unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Class One medical certificate without restrictions (other than for spectacles/contact lenses)
Strong communication and inter-personal skills
Willing to maintain a home address within 90 minutes travelling time of London Gatwick

Captains:

Boeing 737 type rating either current or expired by no more than two years
A minimum of 3,000 hours total time
A minimum of 500 hours in command of Boeing 737 aircraft

**UK ATPL and medical preferred. Applications now accepted from EASA ATPL Captains. Successful EASA candidates must convert to a UK licence prior to date of joining. (Ascend Airways will assist in the licence conversion process)**

We offer a competitive package of salary, flight pay, per diems, and pension contribution as well as paid parking at base and paid aviation medical examinations.

Full Time Captain

SALARY –<font ;£120,000 (Revised april 2024)
£13 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 1stJUN and 15SEP
A min.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.

Full Time Captain – 20/10

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'.

We are building an attractive working environment including a continuous professional development programme, and the opportunity to join at the start of a well-funded project with an expert senior management team.

Applications are welcomed in complete confidence by email to – [email protected]

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Travelling on a TUI flight operated by Ascend Airways

Ascend Airways will operate flights on behalf of TUI between May and October 2024 to provide additional capacity during busy periods. This means that TUI customers will have even more options when it comes to things like destinations and travel times. If you have booked your holiday or flight with TUI and you have been notified that your flight will be operated by Ascend Airways here is some useful information for you and you can learn more about Ascend Airways and our aircraft.

If your flight is operated by Ascend Airways on behalf of TUI, it means that you will get TUI’s usual high standard of service and support at the airport, on board the aircraft and on arrival at your destination.

And, if for any reason your flight is changed significantly, or you experience disruption, TUI will help you sort things out and find you an alternative flight if needs be like they would if you were travelling on a TUI aircraft.

TUI will make sure that if a transfer is included, your transfer will meet you on arrival. And if you need help while you’re away, you can message TUI directly 24/7 through the TUI app or by calling +4420 38 303 111.
You can check in, add Advance Passenger Information, download or print your boarding passes, and book flight extras by calling 0203 451 2688 for your trip or in Manage My Booking on the TUI website or in the TUI app. Alternatively, you can check in at the TUI desks when you arrive at the airport.
To find out more about what you can expect on your flight and how to manage things like seating, luggage and check-in, please see the TUI airlines partner page TUI Airline Partners | TUI.co.uk.

Customer Service Contacts

If you require further assistance beyond your flight operator, please get in touch with the Ascend Airways team at [email protected].

Sustainability Policy

Ascend Airways’ Sustainability Policy aims to enhance the experience for everyone and everything our business interacts with including, but not limited to, our people, customers, other businesses, suppliers, local communities, and the environment by consistently achieving our objectives.

We will be taking the following steps to meet our targets.

Investing in the latest technology passenger aircraft. Our fleet will consist of new-generation Boeing 737 aircraft, both NG and MAX variants with a focus on adding further MAX variants as one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in operation in the world today.
Reduce emissions through safe, efficient, and effective operating procedures.
Working closely with our customers to inform them on emissions, aiming to eliminate or reduce the number of positioning flights and making informed decisions on where to fly from.
Working with our suppliers and customers to offer flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Introduce a policy that any new aircraft added to the fleet must meet Chapter 4 noise criteria.
Reduce the use of plastics onboard our flights by, whenever possible, using bamboo cutlery, meal boxes made with sustainable cardboard, use of reusable crockery, melamine and stainless-steel catering equipment and linen napkins will also be preferred to single-use alternatives.
Water will be available in sustainable recyclable paper cartons on request.
Engage with the wider aviation industry and partners to understand, develop, and where possible, adopt new technology, capabilities, and operating procedures as they become available to continually improve our sustainability strategy and reduce emissions.
Implement policy across our wider business to ensure sustainability targets are met including areas such, as but not limited to;
- General procurement policy.
- Any business vehicles and ground equipment will where possible be EVs and electrically powered.
- Business travel.
- Energy efficient offices and business practices (either directly or in conjunction with any landlords and to include EV charging points where possible as well as energy efficient heating and power supply).

Boeing 737-NG and MAX Captains

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