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

What Can We Offer You? 

• A high basic salary – not hours dependent with 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.

If you would like to join us on the next stage of our journey – APPLY NOW!!