First Officer - Airbus

Jet2.com; Greater London, Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary profit share

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Job summary

Jet2.com is seeking skilled pilots for Second, First or Senior First Officer roles on our Airbus A321 fleet. We offer direct entry paths at multiple UK bases and a clear development trajectory with mentoring from senior captains.

Applicants must hold a UK Flight Crew Licence, an Airbus Type Rating, a current Class One Medical, and meet English language requirements. We provide a competitive base salary, sector pay, private healthcare, and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• UK Flight Crew Licence is required.
• English language proficiency Level 5 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Second/First/Senior FO on Airbus A321 fleet.
• Meet hours criteria and maintain flight currency.

Skills

UK Flight Crew Licence

Airbus Type Rating

English language proficiency

Class One Medical

Job description

What you will be doing...

With sustained, secure growth and aircraft deliveries planned until 2035, now is a great time to join Jet2 as a Second, First or Senior First Officer on ourAirbus A321 fleet.

146 new Airbus A321neo aircraft are being introduced to our fleet over the coming years, with current direct entry positions available at:

• London Stansted
• Manchester
• London Gatwick
• London Luton

Jet2 is the UK’s number one tour operator and a firm customer favourite. To achieve this, our UK bases are self-handled, reducing our reliance on third parties for ground operation services.

Each base is managed by a current line Captain supported by a dedicated crew development team, there to manage your professional and personal journey.

We operate an all year round command upgrade process, based on your merits and aspirations with mentoring and support from your base management team.

If you would like to be considered to become a Jet2 Second, First or Senior First Officer on our Airbus A321 fleet, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Second Officer: Final line check complete on A320/1 fleet and > 100 hours on type.
• First Officer: Final line check complete on A320/1 fleet and > 500 hours on type
• Senior First Officer: >2000 hours total flying time with >500 hours on Airbus family
• Current or Former RAF Voyager pilots who meet the hours criteria are welcome to apply.
• A valid UK Flight Crew Licence
• Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 5
• Current Class One Medical
• You must hold a current Airbus Type Rating

What Can We Offer You?

• Ahigh basic salary– not hours dependentwith competitive flight and sector pay.
• Stable basing, confirmed at the point of offer
• Transparent and fair base transfer policy– based on seniority of request rather than time in company
• Two sector days- with options for a.m or p.m preferencing
• Roster publication in week one of each month covering to the last day of the following month.
• Live free bidding for 37 annual leave days– instant confirmation, not based on company seniority
• 4 Requested Days Off per monthAnnual Leave does not need to be used to secure every day off which you need.
• Local base managementwith all bases managed by current line Captains.
• Generous and flexible Lifestyle Options.Part time, fixed pattern rostering available 10 months after final check, subject to bid approval.
• Discretionary Profit share paymentin July 2025 each eligible full time First Officerreceived £7,369
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme – 8% Company contribution
• An award winning, financially stable businesswith an unrivalled focus on your development and lifestyle
• A company you can be proud to fly for

Jet2 is a Home Office–approved sponsor and we welcome applications from eligible candidates for a UKSkilled Worker visa who currently don't have the right to work in the UK. Eligibility criteria will be discussed with you during the application process.