Captain DHC-8

Position Summary

As a Captain on our DHC-8 fleet, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our aircraft in accordance with UK CAA and EASA policies, as well as MAFX Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will be responsible for flight planning, conducting aircraft pre-flight check, coordinating with company site leads and aircrew in order to lead mission execution and operations.

Our missions are more than moving passengers or cargo. They require comprehensive, adaptive decision-making skills, leadership skills, and the ability to represent Metrea to our customers and local partners.

Metrea is expanding in to Aerial Firefighting Operations using our own platform based on the DHC-8 300, which may present future opportunities for successful candidates.

What You’ll Do

Operate the DHC-8-200 in accordance with EASA regulations, company Operations Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and customer requirements.

Conduct passenger, cargo, and special mission transport flights as Pilot-in-Command or Second-in-Command, ensuring safe and efficient mission delivery.

Perform flight planning, performance calculations, fuel planning, weight and balance assessments, and route analysis to support operational requirements.

Monitor weather, airspace constraints, aircraft systems, and operational risks to maintain the highest standards of flight safety and regulatory compliance.

Coordinate with Air Traffic Control (ATC), ground handling agents, maintenance personnel, operational control, and customer representatives to ensure seamless mission execution.

Complete all flight, operational, and safety documentation in accordance with EASA, company, and customer requirements.

Maintain aircraft proficiency, operational currency, and professional standards through recurrent training and checking programmes.

Support operations into diverse operating environments, including regional airports, remote locations, and occasionally austere airfields where operationally approved.

Contribute to the company's Safety Management System (SMS) through hazard identification, occurrence reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Actively support crew resource management (CRM), operational excellence, and a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Participate in deployments and rotational assignments as required to support customer commitments and operational objectives.

Support the continued development of the company's aviation capabilities, including opportunities to contribute to future Aerial Fire Fighting (AFF) operations, training, and capability growth.

What You’ll bring

To be eligible for this position, candidates will need to:

Hold an EASA ATPL(A) and a valid EASA Medical class 1

Hold or have held a valid DHC-8 type rating

Have flown a minimum of 3,500 hours of which 1,500 hours as PIC in multi pilot operations

At least 500 hours in Command on DHC-8 aircraft

Able to present a negative criminal record

Pass a screening for drugs and psychoactive substances

Be a citizen of the European Union (or have the unrestricted right to live and work within the EU)

Hold an unrestricted passport and willing to travel

Hold a valid driver’s license (regular cars)

Be willing to operate into high-risk areas.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The following qualifications are considered an advantage but are not mandatory.

Experience in special operations

Route and area experience in Africa, Middle East and Asia

Experience in discrete air transport

Experience in ISR / SAR

Have flown DHC-8 classic variant (100, 200 or 300)

UK/EU/NATO Security clearance

Experience of Aerial Firefighting Operations