Wizz Air Commander / Captain Opportunity
Wizz Air, one of Europe's fastest-growing and most dynamic low-cost airlines, invites applications from highly seasoned and qualified aviation professionals for the role of Commander (Captain).
The successful candidate will join Wizz Air’s multinational team, operating state-of-the-art aircraft while maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational efficiency, and customer service. Wizz Air is committed to developing talent and provides comprehensive type rating training for eligible applicants.
Minimum Professional Criteria
Candidates must meet the following mandatory requirements. Note that Wizz Air applies a strict factorization method to assess total flying experience:
- Total Flight Time: A minimum of 3,500 factorized hours is required. (Simulator hours are excluded. Wizz Air applies factors to pilot flying hours across various categories to determine minimum required experience.)
- Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Experience: A minimum of 1,000 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) is mandatory. This must be accrued on certified Multi-Pilot Aircraft (MPA) Multi-Engine Turbine (MET) aircraft (jet or fan) with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) greater than 50 tonnes, accumulated exclusively within a public Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operator environment (excluding corporate or business aviation operations).
- Licensing: Applicants must hold a current EASA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
- Medical Certification: A valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate is essential.
- Type Rating Requirement: A type rating on Wizz Air fleet aircraft is Not Required, as comprehensive Type Rating Training is provided by the airline.
- English Language Proficiency (ELP): Minimum ICAO ELP Level 4 is required.
- Visa/Sponsorship: Wizz Air confirms that visa sponsorship is Not Provided for this position.