Jet2.com invites applications for the position of Non Type Rated First Officer. Recognizing the airline's sustained growth and consistent delivery of an award-winning passenger product, this role presents an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, industry-leading Flight Deck team.
Compensation and Career Progression
Jet2.com is committed to offering highly competitive Pilot pay and comprehensive benefits packages. Pilots have benefited from substantial, compounded salary increases, equating to over 24% since 2022. The airline actively nurtures the aspirations of its Flight Deck Colleagues through swift, merit-based career progression opportunities. Professional development is prioritized, with frequent opportunities available to take on vital additional roles in Training, Safety, Technical areas, and people management. Crucially, application success is determined solely on suitability and demonstrated capability, rather than seniority.
Lifestyle and Flight Operations Culture
The organization firmly believes that a successful career must be complemented by a fulfilling personal lifestyle. Flight Operations maintains a strong working partnership across all bases, supported by dedicated management teams and a proactive Crew Development department focused on enhancing the lifestyle and benefits offered to Pilots. Jet2.com strives for continuous improvements to the Pilot lifestyle and highly values the input of all Flight Deck Colleagues, evidenced by the high participation rate (over 95%) in the most recent internal lifestyle survey.
Candidate Profile and Minimum Requirements
Prospective candidates must satisfy stringent minimum requirements to be considered for this critical commercial flying position:
- The candidate must possess a valid UK issued Pilot Licence (UK CAA Pilot Licence).
- English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 5 or greater is mandatory.
- A current UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate must be held, with a minimum of 6 months validity remaining at the anticipated start date.
- Applicants must hold the unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 500 hours of commercial flying time.
- Required experience includes flying medium to heavy commercial multi-crew, multi-engine Jet or Turboprop aircraft, or relevant military flying experience.