Wizz Air | A320 First Officer

Senior First Officer - A320 Family

Wizz Air UK is seeking experienced Senior First Officers for its A320 family fleet, operating from London Luton and London Gatwick. This position offers a fast-track command pathway, with eligibility to apply for Captain roles within 12 months. The role involves operating short-haul, two-sector, out-and-back flights, ensuring pilots return home nightly.

About the Role

The Senior First Officer will operate on the A320 family, including the A321neo and A321XLR, from bases at London Luton and London Gatwick. Operations are predominantly comprised of two-sector days that return to base each night. Successful candidates will be placed on a fast-track command program, with opportunities to progress to Captain within approximately 12 months, contingent upon accumulated flight hours.

Requirements

• A full Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is mandatory, recognised by the FAA, Transport Canada, CASA, or other ICAO member states.
• A minimum of 1,500 total flight hours is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential, requiring UK or Irish citizenship, or eligibility for a UK/Ireland Ancestry Visa or passport through British or Irish grandparents.
• A minimum of 1,500 multi-crew flight hours is necessary.
• For Canadian, Australian, or New Zealand citizens aged 18-35, a minimum of 2,000 jet hours and a full ATPL are required.
• Candidates may be A320 rated or non-type-rated; an A320 type rating will be provided for non-rated pilots.
• Successful applicants must complete UK CAA written examinations and obtain an initial UK medical within 12 months prior to their start date.

Qualifications

• Full ATPL (FAA, Transport Canada, CASA or any other ICAO state accepted).
• Minimum 1,500 total flight time.
• Minimum 1,500 multi-crew time.
• UK or Irish citizenship, or eligibility for a UK/Ireland Ancestry Visa or passport.
• For specific nationality categories (Canadian, Australian, New Zealand), a minimum of 2,000 jet hours is required.
• A320 type rating is provided if not already held.

Benefits

• Sponsored UK licence conversion for pilots holding FAA or other ICAO licences.
• A320 type rating provided for non-type-rated pilots.
• Fast-track command opportunities, with eligibility to apply for command in as little as 12 months.
• Base locations at London Luton and London Gatwick.
• Roster options include random or fixed 5 on 4 off schedules.
• Predominantly two-sector out-and-back days, returning home nightly.