A321 Type Rated Captains: Pilot Intake 2022/2023
The prestigious 2022/23 Pilot intake is now open at Jet2.com and Jet2holidays. This award-winning airline is actively seeking highly experienced, qualified, and motivated A321 Type Rated Captains to join its expanding flight operations team.
Following a significant period of recovery and sustained growth, the carrier anticipates its 2022 summer season will be the busiest since 2019, operating a modern fleet of 105 aircraft serving over 16 million customers. Due to continued market demand, the organization has already launched a hugely expanded Summer 2023 programme, underscoring its stability and commitment to delivering exceptional VIP customer service to a growing passenger base.
The Organisation: Stability, Growth, and Recognition
Candidates joining this highly stable business will be proud to work for a company that prioritises both its staff and its customers. Key organizational achievements and strategic advantages include:
- Strategic expansion, including the opening of the 10th UK base at Bristol Airport.
- A major commitment to fleet modernization through the purchase agreement of up to 75 new A321 NEO aircraft, scheduled for delivery through 2029.
- Consistent industry recognition, including being the only Airline awarded Which? Recommended Provider status, particularly noted for excellence in managing customer refunds during challenging times.
- Recognition by the UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) as the foremost Transport Company for customer satisfaction, with Jet2holidays similarly ranking highest in the Tourism sector.
- The launch of Jet2NetZero, a comprehensive sustainability strategy that includes one of the largest airline carbon offsetting schemes globally.
Responsibilities and Candidate Profile
Successful Captains must demonstrate professional excellence and an inherent dedication to delivering exceptional customer service. Pilots are expected to embody energy and passion while ensuring that all passengers enjoy a pleasant travel experience, enabling them to "Have a Lovely Holiday."
Compensation and Benefits
Recognised as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the UK by Glassdoor, the organization offers an unrivalled benefits package focused on pilot well-being and stability:
Industry-Leading Compensation and Stability
- A high basic salary, which is not dependent upon flight hours.
- Annual Company Pay Review structure.
- Stable Basing, guaranteed and confirmed at the point of offer.
- Transparent Base transfer policy based strictly on seniority of request following training completion.
- Discretionary Colleague profit share scheme.
- Generous contributory pension scheme, featuring a 10% Company contribution.
Work-Life Balance and Rostering Excellence
- Rosters are structured to promote a sustainable lifestyle, featuring mostly two-sector days, ensuring crew are home most nights.
- Rosters are published up to eight weeks in advance.
- Enhanced rostering services, including a robust Swap system and comprehensive Roster Protection / Instant Protection Windows.
- Guaranteed finish times before Annual Leave and Start times after Annual Leave (contingent only on delays on the day of operation).
- Extended Rest Periods provided in every month.
- Pilots are allocated Three Requested Days Off per month to secure time off for important personal occasions.
- Rotating priority leave booking system (37 days per annum for full-time colleagues).
- Live free bidding for annual leave, offering instant confirmation and operating without reliance on seniority.
- Opportunities for winter leave options.
Additional Benefits
- Comprehensive 'Medical History Disregarded' Private Healthcare.
- Career progression opportunities are based entirely on merit, operating a No Seniority system for advancement.
- A dynamic and friendly working environment, backed by an award-winning, financially stable business committed to Crew Development.
Minimum Requirements for A321 Captains
Applicants must satisfy the following essential criteria:
- Hold a valid UK issued Pilots Licence (candidates outside the UK may gain and hold a UK license concurrently). Minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 5 is required.
- Possess a current Class One Medical certificate with a minimum of six months validity remaining at the potential start date.
- Must hold a current A321 Type Rating.
- A minimum of 3,000 total flying hours, of which 1,000 hours must be verifiable Command time (factorised) on the A321 type or a similar size and configuration jet aircraft.