B737 Type Rated Captain
Jet2.com, recognized as a Which? Recommended Provider for 2025 and the sole UK airline to achieve this distinction again, is seeking a skilled B737 Type Rated Captain to join its expanding team. This prestigious recognition across all possible categories highlights Jet2.com's commitment to excellence and award-winning service.
About the Role and Rewards
This is an opportune moment to become part of Jet2.com's sustained growth and contribute to its consistently delivered, award-winning product. The airline offers highly competitive pilot remuneration, with pilots having received multiple pay increases that collectively represent over a 24% salary enhancement since 2022.
Jet2.com fosters pilot career development through swift, merit-based progression pathways. Opportunities frequently arise for Captains to assume additional responsibilities in Training, Safety, Technical departments, and people management. Selection for these roles is based on suitability rather than seniority.
The airline champions a balanced professional and personal life, evidenced by a strong working partnership within Flight Operations. Dedicated management at each base and a proactive Crew Development team ensure pilots benefit from the desired lifestyle and rewards. Continuous improvements to pilot lifestyle are a priority, with significant input sought and valued from Flight Deck Colleagues, over 95% of whom participated in the most recent lifestyle survey.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
- Pilots are expected to uphold the highest standards of flight safety and operational excellence.
- Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment within Flight Operations.
Candidate Profile:
- Possession of a valid UK issued Pilot’s Licence.
- English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 5 or above.
- Current Class One Medical Certificate with a minimum of six months validity at the start date.
- Current B737 Type Rating.
- A minimum of 3,000 flying hours is required.
- Of the total flying hours, at least 1,000 hours must be Command time (factorised) on the B737 type or a comparable large-cabin jet aircraft.
Pilot Reward Package Highlights:
- High Basic Salary: A competitive, non-hours-dependent basic salary.
- Annual Company Pay Review: Resulting in a compound increase exceeding 24% since 2022.
- Stable Basing: Bases confirmed at the point of offer, with a transparent transfer policy based on request seniority post-training.
- Sustainable Lifestyle:
- Comprehensive 'Medical History Disregarded' Private Healthcare.
- Predominantly two-sector days, facilitating more time at home.
- Rosters published up to eight weeks in advance.
- Three requested days off per month to accommodate personal events, with annual leave flexibility.
- Rotating priority leave booking system, offering 37 days of annual leave per annum for full-time colleagues.
- Live bidding for annual leave with instant confirmation, independent of seniority.
- Winter leave options available.
- Discretionary Colleague Profit Share Scheme.
- Contributory Pension Scheme: With a 10% company contribution.
- Exceptional Team Spirit: Friendly and supportive colleagues.
- Award-Winning Business: A financially stable company with an unparalleled focus on Crew Development.
- Pride in Employment: Joining a company of repute and distinction.
Jet2.com invites enthusiastic and qualified pilots to apply and embark on the next phase of their aviation career with a leading UK airline.
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