A321 Type Rated Captain
Jet2.com, an award-winning leisure airline and tour operator, is pleased to announce that its 2022/23 Pilot intake is open. Opportunities are available for A321 Type Rated Captains to join its expanding team.
As the Summer season for 2022 progresses, the company is experiencing its busiest summer since 2019, operating with 105 aircraft and serving over 16 million customers. Driven by continued customer demand, an expanded Summer 2023 programme has also been launched, facilitating the delivery of the company's VIP customer service to a wider audience.
Jet2.com seeks Pilots who possess a strong understanding of great Customer Service and are committed to delivering it consistently. The role requires individuals who demonstrate energy and passion, contributing to ensuring that customers "Have a Lovely Holiday" with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.
The past two years presented significant challenges for the travel industry. Despite this, Jet2.com has achieved notable milestones:
- A new base was opened at Bristol Airport, the company's 10th in the UK.
- An agreement was reached for the purchase of up to 75 new A321 NEO aircraft, with deliveries scheduled until 2029.
- Which? recognised Jet2.com for its record on delivering refunds during the pandemic and awarded it Which? Recommended Provider status, making it the only airline to receive this accolade again.
- The UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) ranked Jet2.com as the foremost Transport Company for customer satisfaction and the only airline in the top 50. Jet2holidays was the top-ranked Company in the Tourism sector in the same report.
- Jet2NetZero, the company's sustainability strategy, was launched, including one of the largest airline carbon offsetting schemes globally.
What We Offer:
Recognised as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the UK on Glassdoor, Jet2.com offers its Pilots a comprehensive range of benefits:
- A high basic salary, not dependent on hours flown, with an Annual Company Pay Review.
- 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 / Instant protection Windows, guaranteed finish times before and start times after Annual Leave (unless delayed on day of operation), and Extended Rest Periods every month.
- A sustainable lifestyle featuring mostly 2 sector days, allowing Pilots to be home most nights. Rosters are published up to 8 weeks in advance. Pilots are offered 3 Requested Days Off per month to secure time off for special occasions. A rotating priority leave booking system provides 37 days per annum for full-time colleagues, with live free bidding for annual leave offering instant confirmation not based on seniority. Winter leave options are also available.
- Comprehensive ‘Medical History Disregarded’ Private Healthcare.
- A discretionary Colleague profit share scheme.
- A contributory pension scheme with a 10% Company contribution.
- Career progression opportunities are based on merit, not seniority.
- Ongoing fleet renewal with new aircraft acquisitions.
- A positive working environment characterised by great team spirit and friendly colleagues.
- Employment with an award-winning, financially stable business with an unrivalled focus on Crew Development.
- The opportunity to work for a company of which employees can be proud.
Successful candidates are required to possess a valid UK issued Pilots Licence with a minimum ELP Level 5. A current Class One Medical with a minimum of 6 months validity at the start date is mandatory. Applicants must also hold a current A321 Type Rating with a minimum of 3,000 flying hours, of which 1,000 hours must be Command time (factorised) on type or on a similar size and configuration Jet aircraft.