B737NG First Officer
About the role
At TUI Airline, we know that flying to exciting holiday destinations is a key part of our customers' experience, and we're committed to making every journey truly remarkable. Our pilots play a vital role in delivering unforgettable flights, every single time.
You'll work in a modern, innovative environment where safety is our top priority, and you'll be part of a supportive crew community that's there for you throughout your journey.
Requirements
- Jet 500 hours.
- Multi-Pilot 500 hours.
- Type rating not required (Training Provided).
- Eligible for Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT) (in accordance with FCL.730.A) (Have completed a minimum of 500 hours flight time or 100 route sectors on a multi-pilot turbo-jet aeroplane certificated to the standards of CS-25 or equivalent airworthiness code or on a multi-pilot turbo-prop aeroplane having a maximum certificated take-off mass of not less than 10 tonnes or a certificated passenger seating configuration of more than 19).
- Frozen ATPL, IR, MCC, ME, UPRT.
- UK CAA Licence.
- Medical Class 1.
- ICAO ELP level 4.
- Visa sponsorship not provided.
- Valid passport permitting unrestricted worldwide travel.
- Ability to pass pre‑employment and airport security background checks required for the issuance of an airport ID.
- Able to report to home base within a maximum commuting time of 90 minutes when on standby duty.
Package highlights
- Please be aware that your roster will vary significantly with no fixed pattern, and we do not offer commuting contracts.
- Full time working in the summer and part time in the winter with a total of 13 weeks off across the period
- Ability to bid for some of the Winter time off
- Base confirmed at the point of offer
- Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
- Life assurance cover.
- Loss of licence cover.
- Private medical insurance.
- Family Friendly Policies including an enhanced pay scheme for Maternity, Adoption and Partner Leave.
- Holiday offers and rates on late notice flights, accommodation, and cruises.
TUI Airways also has an MPL cadet programme
TUI Airways runs a 19-month MPL Cadet Programme leading to a Boeing 737 type rating and a Second Officer role. All training costs are covered upfront by TUI and repaid through salary deduction after joining. Note: the 2026 intake has been suspended — check the TUI careers site for the next available cohort.
Read about the TUI Airways MPL programme →Applications go directly to TUI. bestpilotjobs is an independent pilot job board — not the employer and not a recruitment agency.
