Captains: A320 Rated (2027) – Newcastle

easyJet holidays; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

easyJet is seeking experienced A320-rated Captains for a permanent post in Newcastle. You’ll fly on our short-haul network, delivering a safe, reliable and enjoyable passenger experience.

Candidates must hold a UK CAA Licence with an A320 LPC, a minimum of 4,000 total flight hours, 500 hours on the A320, and 500 total PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 tonnes MTOW. Right to live and work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid A320 Type Rating.
• Minimum 4,000 total flying hours.
• Minimum 500 hours on the A320 family.
• Minimum 500 total PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 Tonnes MTOW.

Responsibilities

• Fly in the left-hand seat on A320s, ensuring safety and a high-quality passenger experience.
• Maintain and promote safety as the top priority in every flight.
• Complete ongoing training and progression through easyJet's OCC and development programs.

Skills

A320 Type Rating

Total flying hours

A320 hours

PIC hours on jet

UK CAA Licence with A320 LPC

UK Class 1 Medical

Right to live and work in UK

Job description

Job Description - Captains: A320 Rated (2027) – Newcastle (17441)

Job Description

Captains: A320 Rated (2027) – Newcastle ( 17441 )

Description

At easyJet, we're redifining what it means to fly.

Every journey is built around delivering a safe, seamless, and genuinely enjoyable experience that keeps our customers coming back. With cutting-edge technology in the flight deck and a culture driven by innovation, we’re constantly pushing forward - making our operations smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable as we work towards becoming Europe’s most loved airline.

Flying in the left-hand seat, you’ll be responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable flying experience for our crew and customers, making low-cost travel easy and helping us towards our goal of becoming Europe’s most loved airline. You’ll be making strong decisions, setting the highest standards, and always ensuring that safety is at the heart of everything.

We’re committed to supporting our pilots both in and out of the flight deck, with benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle as well as your career. You’ll enjoy flying a young, modern fleet on short-haul routes and benefit from industry-leading training and opportunities to progress. Preferential bidding, generous leave allowance and a fixed roster pattern help you strike the right work-life balance, while benefits including complimentary onboard meals, free parking, and staff travel discounts make the flying even more enjoyable.

We now have exciting opportunities for existing A320 Rated Captains to join us on a permanent contract in Newcastle.

If you’re driven by a passion for flying and want to be part of an airline where progression is based on talent and ambition - not just time served - this is your opportunity. No two days are ever the same, and every flight brings new challenges to embrace. What remains constant is our people: supportive, inclusive, and united by a shared purpose. It’s what we call our Orange Spirit—and it’s something you’ll be proud to be part of.

(Please note: This application is for positions based in Newcastle ONLY. Further opportunities in other bases across our network will be advertised if they become available.)

Initial Training Overview

A319/A320/A321 Captains will complete a standard easyJet OCC upon joining.

Requirements of the Role

• Hold a valid A320 Type Rating at time of joining easyJet.
• A minimum of 4,000 total flying hours.
• A minimum of 500 hours on the A320 family.
• A minimum of 500 total PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 Tonnes MTOW (by easyJet induction date).
• Hold a UK CAA Licence with a valid A320 LPC at point of easyJet induction.
• Hold a UK CAA Class 1 Medical.
• The right to live and work in the UK, with unrestricted access across the UK, EEA and easyJet network.

The Selection Process

• STAGE 1 – Online Application
• STAGE 2 – Online Assessments
• STAGE 3 – Application Review

STAGE 4 – Assessment Centre – Successful candidates from Stages 1-3 will be invited to attend an easyJet Assessment Centre. This will take place in one of our Simulator Centres and will consist of both a Non-Technical and a Technical (SIM) Assessment.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Friday 6 th November 2026. No further applications will be accepted after this time.