Captain - Airbus

What you will be doing...

With sustained, secure growth and aircraft deliveries planned until 2035, now is a great time to join Jet2 as a Captain on our Airbus A321 fleet. 146 new Airbus A321neo aircraft are being introduced to our fleet over the coming years, with current direct entry Captain positions available at:

• London Stansted
• Manchester
• London Gatwick
• London Luton

Jet2 is the UK's number one tour operator and a firm customer favourite. To achieve this, our UK bases are self-handled, reducing our reliance on third parties for ground operation services.

Each base is managed by a current line Captain supported by a dedicated crew development team, there to manage your professional and personal journey.

Our A321 regular schedule is 2 sector days with full time Captains flying on average less than 750 hours each year.

Our in-house ATO has 2 UK based training centres, and Captains are eligible for over 20 secondary roles in our training, technical or pastoral teams.

If you would like to be considered to become a Jet2

Captain on our Airbus A321 fleet, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• 3,000 hours total flying time with 1,000 hours PIC on A321 or similar sized jet aircraft. Ideally, large jet command time in the last 3 years.
• Current or Former RAF Voyager Captains who meet the hours criteria are welcome to apply.
• A valid UK unfrozen Flight Crew Licence
• Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 5
• Current Class One Medical
• You must hold a current Airbus Type Rating

• Ahigh basic salary
  - not hours dependentwith competitive flight and sector pay.
• Stable basing
  , confirmed at the point of offer
• Transparent and fair base transfer policy
  - based on seniority of request rather than time in company
• Two sector days
  - with options for a.m or p.m preferencing
• Roster publication
  in week one of each month covering to the last day of the following month
• Live free bidding for 37 annual leave days
  - instant confirmation, not based on company seniority
• 4 Requested Days Off per month
  Annual Leave does not need to be used to secure every day off which you need.
• Local base management with all bases managed by current line Captains.
• Generous and flexible Lifestyle Options. Part time, fixed pattern rostering available 10 months after final check, subject to bid approval.
• Discretionary profit share payment.In July 2025 each eligible full time Captain received £12,655
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme
  - 10% Company contribution
• An award winning, financially stable business
  with an unrivalled focus on your development and lifestyle
• A company you can be proud to fly for

Jet2 is a Home Office-approved sponsor and we welcome applications from eligible candidates for a UK Skilled Worker visa who currently don't have the right to work in the UK. Eligibility criteria will be discussed with you during the application process.