Jet2.com | A320 First Officer

Aviation Excellence and Unprecedented Growth

Jet2.com is recognized as a leading UK carrier, having been named a Which? Recommended Provider for 2025—the only UK airline to achieve this prestigious status. This consistent track record of recognition from the consumer champion confirms the company's commitment to delivering an award-winning product.

With sustained growth and the forthcoming delivery of 146 new Airbus A320 family aircraft in the coming years, Jet2.com presents an unparalleled opportunity for skilled aviation professionals. The substantial fleet expansion ensures long-term career stability, offering numerous base options and definitive avenues for career advancement.

The Role: A320 Type Rated First Officer

Jet2.com is actively recruiting highly skilled A320 Type Rated First Officers to join its expanding Flight Deck team. The company prides itself on fostering the aspirations of its Pilots through swift, merit-based career progression. Unlike systems governed purely by longevity, Jet2.com bases advancement and internal appointments on suitability and performance.

Frequent opportunities are available for Pilots to take on additional specialist roles within Training, Safety, Technical departments, and people management, ensuring continuous professional development and career enrichment.

Remuneration and Lifestyle Commitment

Pilots at Jet2.com benefit from a highly competitive reward structure. Since 2022, compounding annual company pay reviews have resulted in a total salary increase exceeding 24%. The comprehensive Pilot reward package includes:

• A high basic salary that is not dependent on flight hours.
• Annual Company Pay Review, ensuring highly competitive compensation growth.
• Stable Basing, confirmed transparently at the point of offer.
• A clear Base Transfer Policy, managed based on the seniority of the request post-training.
• Commitment to a sustainable lifestyle, featuring mostly two-sector duty days, enabling Pilots to be home most nights.
• Rosters published up to eight weeks in advance to aid personal planning.
• The provision of three Requested Days Off per month, utilized to secure specific time off for special occasions without consuming annual leave entitlement.
• A generous allocation of 37 days of annual leave per annum for full-time colleagues.
• A rotating priority leave booking system and a live free bidding system for annual leave, offering instant confirmation and ensuring fair allocation irrespective of seniority.
• Comprehensive ‘Medical History Disregarded’ Private Healthcare.
• A robust Contributory Pension Scheme, featuring an 8% Company contribution.
• Participation in a Discretionary Colleague profit share scheme.

Jet2.com fosters a successful partnership across Flight Operations, utilizing dedicated base management and a proactive Crew Development team focused on continuous improvements to Pilot lifestyle. The company is financially stable and driven by an unrivalled focus on crew well-being.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Successful candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria:

• Possession of a valid UK-issued Pilot’s Licence.
• Minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 5.
• Hold a current Class One Medical certificate.
• Possess a current A320/A321 Type Rating.
• A minimum of 500 hours experience operating on type (A320/A321).