Award-Winning Airline Seeks Experienced A320 Family Line Training Captains
This award-winning airline seeks experienced A320 family Line Training Captains to join its expanding Airbus fleet. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a significant expansion, driven by consistently increasing demand.
Reasons to Join:
- Significant Fleet Expansion: The airline boasts a confirmed order of 146 A320/1 Neo aircraft, with deliveries continuing until 2035. This expansion is supported by a substantial £8.5 million investment in flight training, including a new A321 Full Motion Simulator scheduled for delivery in 2025.
- Leading UK Tour Operator: As the UK's largest tour operator, with 13 bases projected for 2025, the airline offers Airbus operations from six major UK airports: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Luton, and Stansted.
- Proven Track Record of Success: The airline demonstrates sustained year-on-year growth since its inception, consistent recognition through regular annual awards, including Which? Recommended Provider Status, and long-term financial stability.
- Exceptional Career Development: The airline prioritizes both professional and personal development, offering excellent career progression opportunities, an unparalleled focus on crew development, and a commitment to fostering a sustainable work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate, possessing current A320 family Line Training experience, will be responsible for delivering high-quality training to pilots as the Airbus fleet expands. A current Class One Medical, a valid UK-issued Pilot Licence with an A320/1 rating, and the right to live and work in the UK are essential requirements.
Pilot Flight Training Department Offers:
- Competitive additional qualification pay dependent on the role.
- Significant advancement opportunities across training and examining disciplines, facilitated by an active Trainer Lifestyle Review Group dedicated to promoting positive working practices and improving trainer well-being. Promotions are merit-based.
- In-house ATO conducting all courses relevant to recruitment and Trainer/Examiner advancement, offering numerous future opportunities for TRI/TRE Tutor, Base Training, ZFTT LIFUS, and SE roles as the fleet grows.
Pilot Reward Package:
- A highly competitive basic salary with annual company pay reviews.
- A contributory pension scheme with a 10% company contribution.
- Comprehensive "Medical History Disregarded" private healthcare.
- A discretionary colleague profit-sharing scheme.
- A sustainable lifestyle, featuring predominantly two-sector days (home most nights), rosters published up to eight weeks in advance, three requested days off per month for important commitments, and a live, instant confirmation system for annual leave bidding.
- Stable basing, confirmed upon offer, with a transparent base transfer policy based on seniority of request (post-training).
Apply now to become a part of the UK's largest Airbus growth story.