easyJet | A320 Captain
easyJet A320 Rated Direct Entry Captains
easyJet, a leader in European air travel, seeks highly experienced and ambitious A320-rated Direct Entry Captains to join its Airbus fleet based at London Gatwick. The successful candidates will contribute to easyJet's commitment to providing a safe, comfortable, and efficient travel experience for its valued customers.
Role Description:
As a Direct Entry Captain, the successful candidate will command the flight deck, ensuring the safe and enjoyable journey of both crew and passengers. This role demands strong decision-making skills, adherence to the highest safety standards, and a commitment to delivering the easyJet brand promise of low-cost, high-quality travel. The candidate will play a vital role in achieving easyJet's objective of becoming Europe's most beloved airline.
Benefits:
easyJet prioritizes the well-being of its pilots and offers a comprehensive benefits package, designed to foster both professional growth and personal fulfillment. These include:
- A modern, well-maintained fleet of aircraft.
- Industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
- Flexible rostering with preferential bidding and swap options for improved work-life balance.
- Generous leave allowances and easily bookable days off to encourage rest and relaxation.
- Complimentary in-flight meals and beverages.
- Convenient free parking facilities at the base.
- Staff travel benefits and other industry discounts.
Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Valid A320 Type Rating at the time of joining easyJet.
- Minimum 4,000 total flying hours.
- Minimum 500 hours on the A320 family.
- Minimum 500 PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 tonnes MTOW (by easyJet induction date).
- UK CAA Licence with a valid A320 LPC at the point of easyJet induction.
- UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- ICAO Level 4 English language proficiency.
- Legal right to live and work in the UK with unrestricted access across the UK, EEA, and the easyJet network.
Initial Training:
A319/A320/A321 Captains will complete a standard easyJet Operator Conversion Course (OCC) upon joining.
Selection Process:
The selection process comprises four stages:
- Online Application
- Online Assessments
- Application Review
- Assessment Centre (including both non-technical and technical simulator assessments). Successful candidates from stages 1-3 will be invited to attend.
Application Requirements:
As part of the online application, candidates must upload the following documents:
- Passport (photo ID page)
- Curriculum Vitae (including a detailed breakdown of flying hours)
- Pilot Licence
- Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Logbook (last 3 pages)
Important Notes:
Applications will not be reviewed until all required documents are submitted. Only one application, for the preferred location, should be submitted; additional applications will be withdrawn. Offers of employment will be made following a comprehensive review of applications and performance throughout the selection process, in accordance with business needs.