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Pilot Careers
Career advancement at Jet2.com is based on merit and not seniority, meaning a very competitive time to Command and a wide variety of other opportunities in addition to your day to day flying – 20% of our Pilots undertake additional duties!
When you include a permanent base close to home, a very competitive basic salary, sector pay and benefits, many 2 sector flying days, great Winter leave opportunities and friendly, localised management at Base level, joining Jet2.com is as much about Pilot lifestyle as anything else.
We take people on holiday!
Our Pilots play a vital role in helping us deliver on our family friendly ethos - a comfortable and secure environment on board, coupled with great service and fabulous holiday destinations at great value prices.
Now Recruiting!
Opportunities
With our growing Fleet of aircraft (we have invested in 34 brand new Boeing 737-800NG aircraft over the last 2 years) and ever expanding destinations to the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities, we are constantly looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate Pilots to join our Team.
Our Entry Requirements
Direct Entry Captains
- Minimum 3,000 hours Total flying time (factorised)
- In excess of 1,000 hours Command flying time on a B737 or B757 Aircraft, or a similar size and configuration Commercial Jet Aircraft
- Valid UK issued EASA Pilots Licence (or the ability to convert to EASA)
- Valid UK issued EASA Class 1 Medical (or the ability to convert to EASA) - minimum of 6 months validity when joining
- The unrestricted right to work in the EU
- English Language proficiency – minimum level 4
First Officers
- Minimum 500 hours Total flying time including
- Experience on a medium to heavy Commercial Multi Crew, Multi Engine Jet or Turboprop aircraft, or Military flying experience
- If Type Rated on the B737 or B757 – in excess of 500 hours flying time on type
- Valid UK issued EASA Pilots Licence (or the ability to convert to EASA)
- Valid UK issued EASA Class 1 Medical (or the ability to convert to EASA) - minimum of 6 months validity when joining
- The unrestricted right to work in the EU
- English Language proficiency – minimum level 4
Pilot Apprentices
- Valid UK issued EASA Pilots Licence (or the ability to convert to EASA)
- Valid UK issued EASA Class 1 Medical (or the ability to convert to EASA) - minimum of 6 months validity when joining
- Completed an APS MCC course, or a Jet Orientation Course (JOC) & Multi-Crew Co-operation course (MCC)
- Strong ATPL results and Training record
- Hold a valid Multi-Engine Instrument rating
- The unrestricted right to work in the EU
- English Language proficiency – minimum level 4
Base Details
Training
Not only that, but it has created unrivalled opportunities for our Pilots to progress their careers through the creation of opportunities at all levels in the training world – from ATIs to TREs and everything in between! With full ATO status the expanding centre is the hub of our Pilot training, offering bespoke courses to new joiners and existing Pilots alike – and it’s only used by Jet2.com!
Apprentice Scheme
You will gain experience across all of our business areas, learning new skills and building relationships with colleagues throughout the Operation. On completion, you will undertake a fully bonded Type Rating and join our fleet as a Second Officer with many exciting career development opportunities to follow.
The minimum entry requirements for the Pilot Apprenticeship are a Frozen ATPL Pilots Licence (with current Multi Engine Instrument Rating), a current Class 1 Medical Certificate and completion of an APS MCC Course or a Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC) & Jet Orientation (JOC) course.
We have four intakes every year, so the next opportunity to join is never far away.
