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Direct Entry ATR Captains

Applications are accepted by NCS on behalf of DAT throughout the year.  

Shortlisted candidates will be placed in the candidate pool for consideration as future operational requirements arise.  

Qualified applicants will be contacted when suitable positions become available.  

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience flying ATR aircraft variants.  
  • Valid EASA ATPL or CPL License: Hold a valid EASA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or EASA Commercial Pilot License (CPL) 
  • Class 1 Medical Certificate: Hold a current and valid Class 1 medical certificate.  
  • No Incident/Accident Record: Provide a certificate of no incidents or accidents issued by the relevant authority or previous employer.  
  • English Language Proficiency: ELP Level 4 or higher. 
  • Background Clearance: Ability to provide a criminal record certificate. 
  • Right to Work in the EU: Hold the legal right to live and work within the European Union.  
  • Driving license: Hold a valid driving license. 

Benefits Offered

  • Both flexible (20-10) and fixed rosters/schedules (14-14) 
  • Commuter-friendly roster (Travel to where the aircraft is for duty) 
  • Guaranteed off-days per month 
  • Monthly-guaranteed payment all-year round 
  • Block hour and sector payment. 
  • Travel benefits on 70+ airlines through MY ID TRAVEL system (i.e. Applicable to you, immediate family, and designated companions). 
  • Future track command opportunities for FOs based on assessment & qualifications 
  • Future career progress opportunities from ATR to Airbus 

Benefits Offered

  • Both flexible (20-10) and fixed rosters/schedules (14-14)
  • Guaranteed off-days per month
  • Travel benefits on 70+ airlines through MY ID TRAVEL system (i.e. Applicable to you, immediate family, and designated companions).
  • Monthly guaranteed payment all year round.
  • Block hour and sector payment.
  • Home base at approved major airport.
  • Opportunity to commute (live at your home and then travel to where the aircraft is).
  • Fast track command opportunities for FOs based on assessment and qualifications.
  • Varied Flying to multiple destinations
  • Opportunities to move to A320 in the future
  • Sign-on bonus of 1500 EUR for Captains
  • Opportunity for referral bonus of 1500 EUR for recruiting another ATR CP

About DAT

DAT is a Danish airline founded in 1989 by Kirsten and Jesper Rungholm. DAT, formerly known as Danish Air Transport, started as a freight carrier operating with a single twin-engine plane that flew with everything from mail and packages to racehorses.

DAT’s corporate headquarters is located at Vamdrup Airport, Denmark. There are several operational and administrative offices found throughout Europe. These include the main customer service center located in Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark, while maintenance facilities in Copenhagen and Billund, Denmark and Kaunas, Lithuania. The operational headquarters with several back office functions is located in Kaunas, Lithuania.

DAT transports close to one million passengers every year in a fleet of ATR and Airbus aircraft.

As a true Europe carrier DAT is operating regional routes in Denmark, Norway, Italy and Germany.

Besides the scheduled routes, DAT is also offering ad hoc charter services and is operating ACMI contracts.

By applying, the candidate confirms that they have read and understood the Candidate Personal Data Processing Rules, which explain who the data controller is, what personal data is collected, the purposes of processing, the retention period, and the candidate’s rights. By submitting the application, the candidate gives explicit, freely-given consent to the processing of their personal data as described in the Rules. The candidate understands that consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting their right to apply.