19 August 2025
Are you a commercial pilot who’s taken a break and now wants to get back to flying for a living? Good news: Loganair has started an Airline Returners Scheme.
Leading UK regional airline Loganair has introduced a new initiative to attract experienced pilots back to the cockpit following an extended break.
The Airline Returners Scheme is a four-month programme with tailored refresher training, including simulator sessions, structured reinduction, and dedicated mentoring, with many expenses, including travel and accommodation, paid by the airline.
Post probation support is also available for medical and licensing expenses to help make the return to commercial flying both practical and sustainable.
The scheme is open to pilots who hold or have previously held a full UK CAA licence, live in the UK, and have commercial flying experience.
Pilot roles are available across the UK, from Aberdeen to Southampton, on Loganair’s regional network.
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Other key benefits include a stable roster, said a statement from Loganair. The airline offers pilot rotas up to eight weeks in advance, recognising the importance of predictability in balancing work with personal responsibilities.
Ronan Milne, director of flight operations at Loganair, said, “We understand that life circumstances change, and stepping away from flying doesn’t diminish professional ability or dedication.
“Our Airline Returners Scheme reflects that understanding, and by offering personalised training, financial support, and advanced rota planning, we aim to remove the barriers that often prevent pilots from returning. We want to help people reconnect with their passion for flying in a way that respects their lives and experiences.”
Loganair also operates a Direct Entry Captains scheme, for experienced captains ready to step into a new command role across Loganair’s numerous bases and fleets. The airline employs more than 250 pilots across its network.
Click here to apply for the Loganair Airline Returners Scheme.
