Operations Control Apprentice

The Operations Control Centre within Jet2 is one of the busiest areas to work within the company.
It’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year!

This is the area of the business where the decisions made have a direct impact on our Customers, Aircraft and Colleagues. With this comes a lot of responsibility but also a lot of pride.

Jet2.com & Jet2holidays have an outstanding opportunity to start your airline career in our Operations Control Team as an Operations Control Apprentice, based at Low Fare Finder House, Leeds Bradford Airport.

This role will involve office-based shift work including nights therefore, only those individuals aged 18+ are eligible to apply.

Working within our Operations Control Centre, our Operations Control Apprentice will be supported through an 18-month, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) approved, Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator apprenticeship scheme to learn all the planning, operational, logistical and regulatory elements required to deliver our award-winning flying operation.

As our Operations Control Apprentice, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including;

• Career progression opportunities
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com flights
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme

At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We really drive forward a customer first ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We could not do it without our wonderful people.


What you’ll be doing:

Our Operations Control Apprentice will contribute to a proactive and safe approach to flying operations with attention to weather, aircraft serviceability, crewing status, air traffic flow management and other potential problems that may have an adverse effect on our flying operation, initiating swift recovery actions whenever necessary.

Through a combination of on-the-job training and workshop learning, you will receive extensive training across airline operations, including:

• Flight Planning & ATC
• Meteorology
• Crew Flight Time Limitations
• Aircraft Maintenance Activities
• Customer Communications
• Ground Operations
• Aviation Systems
• Safety
• Incidents & Emergencies
• Dangerous Goods
• Aviation Security

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator qualification.


What you’ll have:

• Minimum GCSE English and Maths, Grade 4-9 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Genuine passion about airline operations
• Positive and forward-thinking attitude
• Takes a customer focused approach
• Prepared to make a significant commitment to their own development and career

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!