A320 Captain (Type Rated) – Manchester | Permanent, 2027 Intake

Pilot Assessments; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Based in Manchester

Industry‑leading training and career发展

Fixed roster

Staff travel discounts

Complimentary meals & parking

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is seeking a Captain to lead safe, efficient operations from Manchester, flying A320 family on easyJet’s short‑haul network. The role emphasizes safety standards, decision‑making and customer experience.

You'll hold UK CAA license, A320 LPC, ICAO English Level 4+, 4000+ total hours with 500+ on A320, 500 PIC hours, and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Permanently based in Manchester with industry-leading training, fixed roster, and staff travel benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid A320 Type Rating at the time of joining.
• Minimum 4,000 total flight hours.
• Minimum 500 hours on the A320 family.
• Minimum 500 total PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 tonnes MTOW.
• Minimum 500 hours jet time.
• UK CAA Licence with a valid A320 LPC at induction.
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical.
• ICAO English Level 4 or higher.
• Right to live and work in the UK, with unrestricted access across the UK, EEA and the easyJet network.

Responsibilities

• Command A320 family aircraft on easyJet’s short‑haul network from Manchester.
• Champion safety, SOP compliance and an inclusive, supportive cockpit culture.
• Deliver excellent customer experience while balancing on‑time performance.
• Mentor and support crew, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety-first mindset

Mentoring teammates

Decision making

Education

UK CAA Licence with A320 LPC

UK CAA Class 1 Medical

ICAO English Level 4+

Right to live and work in the UK

Tools

A320 Type Rating

Job description

The Role

As Captain, you will lead safe, efficient and enjoyable operations from the left‑hand seat, set the highest standards, and make confident operational decisions that keep safety central to every flight.

Key Responsibilities

• Command A320 family aircraft on easyJet’s short‑haul network from Manchester.


• Champion safety, SOP compliance and an inclusive, supportive cockpit culture.


• Deliver excellent customer experience while balancing on‑time performance.


• Mentor and support crew, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Valid A320 Type Rating at the time of joining.


• Minimum 4,000 total flight hours.


• Minimum 500 hours on the A320 family.


• Minimum 500 total PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 tonnes MTOW.


• Minimum 500 hours jet time.


• UK CAA Licence with a valid A320 LPC at induction.


• UK CAA Class 1 Medical.


• ICAO English Level 4 or higher.


• Right to live and work in the UK, with unrestricted access across the UK, EEA and the easyJet network.

What’s On Offer

• Permanently based in Manchester on a young, modern A320 fleet.


• Industry‑leading training and development with progression based on talent and ambition.


• Preferential bidding and a fixed roster pattern.


• Generous leave allowance.


• Complimentary onboard meals and free parking.


• Staff travel discounts.


• Pilot support that extends both in and out of the flight deck.

Selection & Training

• Online assessments and application review.


• Technical and non‑technical simulator assessments.


• On joining, completion of the standard easyJet OCC.