A321 Type Rated Captain - Pilot Recruitment
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, an award-winning and financially stable airline and tour operator, is delighted to announce that its 2022/23 Pilot intake is now open. Opportunities are available for highly motivated A321 Type Rated Captains to join a dynamic and growing team.
About the Opportunity
With a fleet of 105 aircraft and serving over 16 million customers, the airline is anticipating its busiest summer season since 2019. Furthermore, due to sustained customer demand, an expanded Summer '23 program has been launched, enabling the delivery of exceptional VIP customer service to an increased number of passengers.
Ideal candidates will be pilots who possess a profound understanding of exceptional customer service and demonstrate a passion for delivering it consistently. The commitment is to ensure every customer enjoys a "Lovely Holiday" with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.
Company Achievements and Vision
Despite historical industry challenges, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have achieved significant milestones, including:
- Opening a tenth UK base at Bristol Airport.
- Agreement for the purchase of up to 75 new A321 NEO aircraft, with deliveries scheduled up to 2029.
- Recognition for the best refund delivery record during the pandemic and maintaining Which? Recommended Provider status.
- Ranking as the foremost Transport Company for customer satisfaction by the UKCSI, with Jet2holidays topping the Tourism sector.
- Launch of Jet2NetZero, a comprehensive sustainability strategy featuring one of the largest global airline carbon offsetting schemes.
What We Offer Our Pilots
Recognised as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the UK by Glassdoor, Jet2.com offers valued pilots a comprehensive benefits package:
- High basic salary, independent of flight hours, with an Annual Company Pay Review.
- Stable Basing, confirmed at the point of offer, supported by 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 and start times around Annual Leave and days off, and Extended Rest Periods in every month.
- A sustainable lifestyle with Mostly 2 sector days, facilitating more home nights. Rosters are published up to 8 weeks in advance, featuring 3 Requested Days Off per month for special occasions. A rotating priority leave booking system offers 37 days per annum for full-time colleagues, with live free bidding for annual leave providing instant confirmation, not based on seniority. Winter leave options are also available.
- Comprehensive 'Medical History Disregarded' Private Healthcare.
- Discretionary Colleague profit share scheme.
- Contributory pension scheme with a 10% Company contribution.
- Career progression opportunities based on merit, with No seniority considerations.
- Access to new aircraft through ongoing fleet renewal.
- A great team spirit and friendly working environment.
- An award-winning, financially stable business with an unrivalled focus on Crew Development.
- A Company you can be proud to work for.
Candidate Requirements
Successful candidates will possess a valid UK issued Pilot's Licence with a minimum ELP Level 5. (Guidance for individuals holding EASA or alternative licenses is available on the careers website). A current Class One Medical with a minimum of 6 months validity at the start date is mandatory. Applicants must hold a current A321 Type Rating with a minimum of 3,000 flying hours, including at least 1,000 hours in Command (factorised) on type or on a similar size and configuration Jet aircraft.