Direct Entry Low Hour Pilots - UK Bases (2025)

Job Description – Direct Entry Low Hour Pilots – UK Bases (2025) (15111)

At easyJet, we take pride in providing a safe, comfortable and easy travel experience, ensuring our customers return to us time and time again. Bringing the latest technology to the flight deck, we innovate to succeed. This keeps us safe, efficient and sustainable, and helps us towards our goal of becoming Europe’s most loved airline.

Flying in the right-hand seat, you’ll start off as a Second Officer. You’ll provide support to your Captain and crew, be ready to meet problems head-on, and embrace our unparalleled opportunities for growth and development. Joining easyJet isn’t just a job – it’s a career enriched with diverse experiences and rapid progression.

easyJet prioritises the well-being and fulfilment of its pilots, offering a range of benefits designed to enhance their professional and personal lives. These include:

• A young, modern fleet of aircraft.
• Industry leading training and rapid career progression.
• Preferential bidding and roster swaps for a better work-life balance.
• Generous leave allowances and bookable days off to promote rest and relaxation.
• Complimentary food and drink during flights.
• Free parking facilities for ease of travel.
• Staff travel and other discounts across the industry.

We now have exciting opportunities for Low Hour Pilots to join us on a permanent contract in one of our UK bases (please see the full eligibility criteria below).

If you’re as passionate about flying as we are and are looking to join an airline that can offer you fantastic development opportunities based on merit, not seniority – this is the role for you. No single day will ever be the same – each one filled with new challenges. The one thing that doesn’t change though are our people. They’re positive, inclusive, united by purpose, and they have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and you’ll get to share that too.

Apply now and embark on a journey filled with new challenges and opportunities.

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

Initial Training Overview

In order to standardise your previous experience, you’ll need to complete a short refresher training programme which includes; 8 hours of ground school, 4 hours in a cockpit mock-up and 3 full-flight simulator sessions. You must pass this in order to proceed onto your A320 Type Rating.

Both the Refresher Training and A320 Type Rating will be self-funded – further details will be provided during Assessment Centre.

Type Rating courses are scheduled throughout February, March & April.

Your contract of employment will be subject to you successfully completing both qualifications.

Requirements of the Role

For your application to be progressed, you must have:

• The right to live and work in the UK with unrestricted access across the easyJet network
• Valid UK CAA CPL
• Valid UK CAA IR
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• No more than 5 ATPL exam resits
• Completed A-UPRT training
• No more than 20 hours of remedial flight training
• Must not have attended an easyJet Assessment Centre for a pilot role within the last 6 months

In addition to the above requirements, you must also meet the following depending on your previous experience:

If you have completed training, but have no operating experience: You must have completed pilot training no earlier than 31 st December 2021.

If you are currently operating aircraft under 10 Tonnes MTOW: There is no restriction on the total hours you have operating on aircraft under 10 Tonnes MTOW.

If you are currently operating on aircraft over 10 Tonnes MTOW: No more than 500 hours on aircraft over 10 Tonnes MTOW.

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.

STAGE 5 – Refresher Training as detailed above. Your offer of employment will be subject to you successfully completing this training.

*Please be advised that we are unable to assist with any transport or accommodation costs associated with Stage 4 or 5.

Application Documents

As part of your online application, you will be required to upload copies of the following documents:

• Passport (Photo ID Page)
• CV (including a full breakdown of flying hours)
• Licence
• Class 1 Medical
• Logbook (last 3 pages)
• Proof of A-UPRT qualification
• Proof of APS MCC qualification
• ATPL Exam Results
• Completed Pilot Recruitment Admin Form

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to review your application until all of the above are submitted.

BASES

If successful, you will be allocated a base in accordance with business and operational requirements approximately 10-12 weeks prior to your induction date.

Offers of employment will be made following a full review of your application and performance throughout the entire selection process in line with our business requirements and aviation regulations.

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