A320 Type‐Rated Captain — Newcastle Base (Permanent, 2027)

Pilot Assessments; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is recruiting A320 Captains for permanent positions based in Newcastle, delivering easyJet’s reliable, low-cost short‑haul service. You will command A320 family aircraft from the left seat, uphold the highest safety standards and lead a professional cockpit environment to ensure a great customer experience.

Joining requires UK CAA licences and English proficiency, with a focus on safety, integrity and career progression within a supportive operations team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Command A320 family aircraft from the left-hand seat on short-haul sectors.
• Maintain safety as the priority and uphold high operational standards.
• Exercise sound judgement and leadership to ensure safe, efficient and on-time performance.
• Create a professional cockpit environment and deliver a great customer experience.
• Complete the standard OCC on joining and maintain currency in line with company procedures.

Skills

A320 Type Rating

Total flight hours

PIC hours on jet

UK CAA Licence with A320 LPC

UK CAA Class 1 Medical

ICAO English Level 4

Right to work UK

Job description

The opportunity

We are recruiting existing A320‑rated Captains for permanent positions based exclusively in Newcastle. You will be part of a supportive, inclusive flight‑operations team delivering easyJet’s reliable, low‑cost short‑haul service across our network.

What you will do

• Command A320 family aircraft from the left‑hand seat on short‑haul sectors.
• Keep safety at the centre of every decision, upholding the highest operational standards.
• Exercise sound judgement and leadership to deliver safe, efficient and on‑time performance.
• Create a professional, collaborative cockpit environment and a great customer experience.
• Complete the standard easyJet OCC on joining and maintain currency in line with company procedures.

What you will bring

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

Selection process

• Online application and screening.
• Online assessments.
• Application review.
• Assessment centre, including non‑technical interview and technical simulator assessments.

What you will get

• Permanent contract with a Newcastle base.
• Flying a young, modern A320 family fleet across short‑haul routes.
• Industry‑leading training and clear opportunities for career 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.
• Support for pilots in and out of the flight deck within a collaborative operations culture.

Base and operation

This role is based exclusively in Newcastle, operating short‑haul services across easyJet’s network.