Non Type Rated First Officer - Pilot Careers
Jet2.com, a leading UK airline, proudly maintains its status as a Which? Recommended Provider for 2025—the sole UK carrier to achieve this prestigious recognition. Demonstrating sustained growth and consistently delivering an award-winning product, the company offers exceptional and compelling career opportunities within its Flight Operations team. A vital role is currently available for highly skilled aviators to join the organization as a Non Type Rated First Officer.
The Opportunity: Non Type Rated First Officer
Jet2.com is committed to offering highly competitive compensation packages and robust benefits. Pilots have benefited from substantial salary increases, equating to a compound rise of over 24% since 2022. The airline fosters professional development through swift, merit-based career progression, ensuring talented individuals advance efficiently toward Command.
Furthermore, colleagues frequently secure opportunities in specialized areas such as Training, Safety, Technical departments, and people management. Selection for these additional roles is based purely on suitability and expertise, rather than traditional seniority.
Pilot Lifestyle and Culture
The organization strongly advocates for a successful career complemented by a fulfilling personal lifestyle. Flight Operations maintains an effective working partnership, supported by dedicated base management and a proactive Crew Development team focused on optimizing lifestyle benefits. The input of all Flight Deck Colleagues is highly valued, driving continuous operational improvements, evidenced by the high participation rate (over 95%) in recent lifestyle surveys.
Minimum Candidate Requirements
Candidates must fulfill stringent minimum requirements to be considered for this critical role:
- Possession of a valid UK-issued Pilot Licence.
- Minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 5.
- Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
- A current Class One Medical certificate, maintaining a minimum of six months validity at the commencement date.
- A minimum of 500 hours of commercial flying time.
- Relevant flying experience operating a medium to heavy commercial multi-crew, multi-engine Jet or Turboprop aircraft, or equivalent military flying experience.
Comprehensive Pilot Reward Package
The comprehensive Pilot Reward Package includes:
- Financial Stability: A highly competitive basic salary that is independent of flying hours, reinforced by an 8% Company contribution to the contributory pension scheme.
- Compensation Growth: A total compound salary increase exceeding 24% since 2022, resulting from annual Company Pay Reviews.
- Work-Life Balance: Commitment to a sustainable lifestyle, primarily featuring two-sector days, ensuring colleagues are typically home most nights.
- Leave and RDOs: 37 days of annual leave per annum for full-time colleagues, utilizing a fair, rotating priority leave booking system.
- Scheduling Control: Rosters published up to eight weeks in advance. Colleagues benefit from 3 Requested Days Off (RDOs) per month to secure time off for significant events without depleting annual leave entitlements.
- Base Stability: Guaranteed Stable Basing confirmed at the point of offer, supported by a transparent Base transfer policy based on the seniority of the request post-training.
- Career Advancement: Excellent time to Command opportunities facilitated by a focus on merit.
- Benefits: Comprehensive ‘Medical History Disregarded’ Private Healthcare, discretionary Colleague profit share scheme, and winter leave options.
- Fair Scheduling: Instant confirmation for annual leave through a live free bidding system that is not seniority-based.
Prospective candidates eager to join an award-winning, financially stable organization focused on Crew Development are invited to submit their application immediately.