TUI | Cadet
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ROLE INTRO
TUI Group is the world’s number one integrated tourism business. Within TUI Group, TUI Airline regroups all airline activities across UK, Nordics, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Morocco, France, and the Dutch Antilles. Flight Operations is a function within our airline organisation responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our airline. The Flight Operations function operates as a multi-disciplinary team of experts driving efficiency and innovation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our TUI Airline Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Cadet Programme, where over a 19-month period you will complete your initial flying training, and eventually fly the Boeing 737 as a Cadet Pilot from one of our UK bases. With no previous flying experience necessary, you’ll complete our MPL programme, which has been developed by TUI Airline, and you will be instructed by TUI Airline trainers throughout the course. The course start date is 4th September 2023.
ABOUT THE JOB
As an MPL Cadet Pilot you’ll:
- Have a genuine passion for aviation with a clear understanding of the TUI strategy and values (Trusted, Unique, Inspiring)
- Have the mental capacity, drive and motivation to fully commit to your training for the duration of the course
- Be resilient with the ability to manage stress effectively
- Be a great team player and natural leader with excellent communication skills
- Have a proven ability to make the right decision in any given scenario
- With excellent customer service skills, you’ll demonstrate a desire to deliver a great experience for our customers on every flight and ensure everyone sees us as the Best-Loved Holiday Company
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- At least 18 years of age on or before 4th September 2023.
- Five GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science at grade C/4 or above
- Fluent in English (verbal and written) with ICAO Level 4
- Eligible to live and work indefinitely in the UK without additional approvals (visa sponsorship cannot be given for this role)
- A valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel
- At least 1.58m (5ft 2in) tall
- Able to swim at least 25m
- Able to obtain a CAA issued Class 1 medical prior to commencing training (at your own cost)
- Before commencing training, complete referencing and pre-employment checks
No financial contribution is required prior to, or during training and, although you won’t receive a salary whilst training, upon completion of training and joining TUI as a Cadet Pilot, you’ll be paid a Cadet Pilot salary for four years. You will repay your training costs to TUI via salary sacrifice during this 4-year period. This salary is currently £32,867 (post deduction) and will increase in line with a pilot pay scheduling agreement.
The MPL Cadet Programme includes the following:
- All course training costs
- All training and licence fees
- Accommodation from phase 2 onwards (as detailed in FAQs)
- Uniform
- ATPL theory exam fees
- All required equipment such as manuals, iPad etc.
- Initial Class 1 medical
Cadets will be liable for:
- Class 1 medical renewals
- Personal travel
- Food and personal living expenses