Jet2 | A320 Captain

Job Description: A321 Type Rated Captain

An award-winning aviation company is seeking highly motivated and customer-focused A321 Type Rated Captains to join their expanding team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic and successful business experiencing its busiest summer season since 2019, with a fleet of 105 aircraft and a rapidly growing customer base. Due to increased demand, the company has already launched an expanded Summer '23 program, poised to deliver its distinguished level of customer service to more individuals than ever.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a profound understanding of exceptional customer service and will take pride in consistently delivering it. They will be expected to display energy and passion while contributing to a positive customer experience, ensuring every passenger enjoys a memorable holiday.

This organization has consistently achieved significant milestones, including opening a new base at Bristol Airport, securing the purchase of up to 75 new A321 NEO aircraft, and being recognized for outstanding customer service, including being the only airline awarded Which? Recommended Provider status for its commitment to delivering refunds during the pandemic. The company has also been consistently ranked as a leader in customer satisfaction and launched a comprehensive sustainability strategy.

What the Company Offers:

This company, consistently recognized as a Top 50 Best Place to Work in the UK, provides its valued Pilots with an extensive benefits package, including:

• A competitive basic salary, independent of hours flown, subject to annual company pay reviews.
• Stable basing, confirmed at the point of offer with a transparent base transfer policy based on seniority of request, post-training.
• Enhanced rostering services, including a swap system, roster protection with instant protection windows, guaranteed finish times before leave and guaranteed start times after leave, and extended rest periods in each month.
• A sustainable lifestyle with mostly 2-sector days, allowing Pilots to be home most nights, rosters published up to 8 weeks in advance, 3 requested days off per month, a rotating priority leave booking system, live free bidding for annual leave with instant confirmation, and winter leave options.
• Comprehensive 'Medical History Disregarded' private healthcare.
• A discretionary colleague profit-share scheme.
• A contributory pension scheme with a 10% company contribution.
• Career progression opportunities based on merit, not seniority.
• Modern aircraft as part of ongoing fleet renewal.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• An award-winning and financially stable company that is focused on crew development.

Requirements:

Successful candidates must hold:

• A valid UK-issued Pilot's License with a minimum ELP Level 5. (Guidance is available for those with EASA or alternative licenses.)
• A current Class One Medical with a minimum of 6 months validity at the start date.
• A current A321 Type Rating.
• A minimum of 3,000 flying hours, including 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command (factorized) on type, or a similar size and configuration jet aircraft.

This role presents an outstanding opportunity for accomplished A321 Captains to thrive within a leading airline that values its employees and prioritizes exceptional customer experience.