At a Glance
- Tasks: Fly the Airbus A321 and ensure safe, efficient operations.
- Company: Join Jet2, a rapidly growing airline with a focus on your development.
- Benefits: High salary, flexible rostering, generous leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and lifestyle flexibility.
- Why this job: Be part of an award-winning team and make your mark in aviation.
- Qualifications: A320/1 Type Rating and relevant flying hours required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
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. Current direct entry positions are available at the following UK bases:
- London Stansted
- Manchester
- London Gatwick
- London Luton
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.
Requirements:
- 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 preference.
- 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 receives £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 welcomes applications from eligible candidates for a UK Skilled Worker visa who currently do not 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.
A320/1 Type Rated First Officers in Manchester employer: Jet2 Com Limited
Jet2 is an exceptional employer, offering a high basic salary and competitive flight pay, alongside a transparent base transfer policy and generous annual leave options. With a strong focus on employee development and lifestyle flexibility, including part-time rostering after 10 months, Jet2 fosters a supportive work culture where pilots can thrive and take pride in their roles. Join us at one of our UK bases and be part of a financially stable, award-winning airline committed to your growth and well-being.
