TUI | B787 First Officer

TUI Airline: First Officer (B787) - Exceptional Pilot Career Opportunity

About TUI Airline

TUI Airline recognizes that the flight experience is an integral and crucial part of the customer's overall holiday journey. The organization is dedicated to making this experience truly remarkable through its unwavering commitment to the highest safety standards and the fostering of a strong, collaborative crew community. Pilots at TUI operate within a modern, high-tech aircraft environment, striving to deliver exceptional service and unforgettable moments on every route.

The Role: First Officer

The First Officer position encompasses significant operational responsibilities. The successful candidate will benefit from active, structured mentoring provided by highly experienced Captains, ensuring robust professional development and clear career progression pathways. Beyond the flight deck, TUI offers a diverse variety of non-flying roles, allowing pilots to further define and advance their long-term career path within the company. Joining this motivated and dynamic pilot team empowers the First Officer to consistently create unforgettable travel experiences for passengers worldwide.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet stringent regulatory and operational criteria to ensure eligibility for this prestigious role:

• Possesses an unrestricted and valid EASA (frozen) Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
• Holds a current and valid EASA Medical Certificate Class 1.
• Must be eligible for Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT) on the Boeing 787 (B787) if not currently type-rated, strictly in accordance with FCL.730.A.
• Holds a valid EU/EEA passport with a minimum validity of six months from the anticipated training start date.
• Maintains the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands without restriction.
• Must successfully pass all required aviation security background checks and fulfill every EU regulatory requirement for flight crew clearance. (Eligibility may be impacted for candidates without long-term residence or work rights in the EU).
• Demonstrates the capability to report to base within 60 minutes when assigned standby duty.
• Maintains a fluent command of the English language, evidenced by a minimum ICAO English Language Proficiency level 5.

Compensation and Benefits

TUI Airline offers a highly competitive and comprehensive package designed to attract and retain top aviation talent:

• A permanent, full-time employment contract.
• Remuneration governed by a new labor agreement featuring updated salary conditions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous allowances. (A salary indication can be provided during the selection interview phase).
• For candidates without the requisite B787 type rating, TUI will cover the full cost of the type rating course. This commitment requires the signing of a four-year bond.
• The possibility exists to transfer and take over any existing training bond liabilities.
• An operational five-weekly roster structure.
• Robust insurance coverage, including Loss of Licence and Beroeps Ongeschiktheid Polis schemes.
• Access to the IPB (Indien Plaats Beschikbaar) standby travel arrangement.
• Enrollment in a flexible Cafeteria system and comprehensive Pension scheme.
• Significant family and employee discounts across TUI Netherlands and TUI Belgium products.
• Exceptional opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the wider TUI Group.

Selection Process

Candidates proceed through a structured, multi-stage assessment designed to evaluate competency and suitability:

1. CV screening.
2. Online Psychometric Assessment.
3. Assessment Centre held at the Headquarters in Rijswijk.
4. Simulator Assessment conducted at CAE Schiphol.
5. Psychological Assessment coupled with Alcohol and Drug screening.

TUI Airline looks forward to welcoming suitable candidates soon.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment

TUI is dedicated to transforming the workplace into a true place of belonging. The organization actively embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion, encouraging every team member to contribute authentically. TUI believes that together, the organization's potential is limitless.