Job Description
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 our Airbus 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?
A high basic salary – not hours dependent with 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 month Annual Leave does not need to be used to secure every day off which you need.
Local base management with 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 payment in July 2025 each eligible full time First Officer received £7,369
Comprehensive Private Healthcare
Contributory pension scheme – 8% Company contribution
An award winning, financially stable business with 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 UK Skilled 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.
If you would like to join us on the next stage of our journey – APPLY NOW