02 September 2025

Wizz Air UK | A320 First Officer

United States

Senior First Officer - FAA Qualified (London Base)

A leading aviation operator is actively recruiting highly skilled and experienced FAA-licensed Senior First Officers to bolster its operations based in London, United Kingdom. This distinguished career opportunity provides an attractive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a stable, predictable roster for aviation professionals committed to excellence.

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective candidates must meet stringent eligibility criteria, including:

  • Possession of an FAA Air Transport Pilot (ATP) license.
  • A minimum of 1500 hours of multi-crew flight experience.
  • A valid A320 Type Rating.
  • Demonstrable British or Irish ancestry.

Compensation and Benefits

Remuneration

The role offers a highly competitive annual salary for Senior First Officers, projected to be around £85,000 GBP (approximately $115,000 USD), inclusive of flight pay. Additional compensation for extended days off is provided, estimated at £600 per day (approximately $800 USD).

Roster and Paid Leave

The position benefits from a fixed 5 ON / 4 OFF roster, accumulating 25 days of paid leave annually. This structured pattern enables significant time off, including the potential to arrange five blocks of 13 consecutive days off per year (comprising 4 rostered OFF days, 5 leave days, and 4 rostered OFF days).

Travel Privileges

Generous travel benefits include free, confirmed staff travel tickets on the Wizz network, allocated annually. Employees also have access to unlimited fixed-price tickets across the network.

Operational Details

  • Flight operations predominantly involve two-sector daily assignments, structured as out-and-back duties.
  • Longer layovers are incorporated into schedules for routes flown by the A321XLR aircraft.
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