Senior First Officer

Jet2.com; Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High base salary

Stable basing

Base transfer policy

Sector days

Roster publication

Annual leave bidding

Leave days off

Local base management

Lifestyle options

Profit share

Private healthcare

Pension scheme 8%

Proud to fly Jet2

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

Job summary

Jet2.com in the United Kingdom is inviting applications for Second, First or Senior First Officer positions on the B737 fleet. Direct entry openings exist at Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham. A UK Flight Crew Licence and a current B737 Type Rating are required.

Each base is managed by a line Captain with a dedicated crew development team, offering mentoring, a structured upgrade path and generous benefits including sector pay and annual leave options.

Qualifications

• Second Officer: Final line check complete on B737 fleet and > 100 hours on type.
• First Officer: Final line check complete on B737 fleet and > 500 hours on type.
• Senior First Officer: > 2000 hours total flying time with > 500 hours on B737.
• A valid UK Flight Crew Licence.
• Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 5.
• Current Class One Medical.
• You must hold a current B737 Type Rating.

Responsibilities

• Join Jet2 as a Second, First or Senior First Officer on the B737 fleet.
• Work across UK bases at Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle or Birmingham.
• Be supported by base management and a crew development team.
• Participate in an annual command upgrade process with mentoring.

Skills

English proficiency

Mentoring support

Education

UK Flight Crew Licence

B737 Type Rating

Current Class One Medical

English Language Proficiency Level 5

Tools

B737 Type Rating

Job description

What you will be doing...

With sustained, secure growth and an established fleet of over 100 aircraft, now is a great time to join Jet2as a Second, First or Senior First Officeron our B737 fleet.

We currently have direct entry positions available at:

• Leeds Bradford
• Manchester
• Newcastle
• Birmingham

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 Jet2Second, First or Senior First Officer on our B737 fleet, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Second Officer: Final line check complete on B737 fleet and > 100 hours on type.
• First Officer: Final line check complete on B737 fleet and > 500 hours on type
• Senior First Officer: >2000 hours total flying time with >500 hours on B737
• A valid UK Flight Crew Licence
• Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 5
• Current Class One Medical
• You must hold a current B737 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 management with all basesmanaged 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 Officer received £7,369
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme– 8% Company contribution
• 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.