B737NG Captain
About the role
Jet2 B737NG Captain
Jet2 is recruiting Direct Entry Boeing 737NG Captains for permanent positions across its UK network. Captain vacancies are currently available at London Stansted, Leeds Bradford and Bristol.
Jet2 operates an established fleet of more than 100 Boeing 737 aircraft, with a regular flying schedule focused largely on two-sector operating days. Full-time Captains fly on average fewer than 750 hours per year.
Each Jet2 UK base is managed by a current Line Captain, supported by a dedicated crew development team. Captains also have opportunities to undertake additional roles within flight training, technical and pastoral teams.
The B737NG Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft, leading the flight crew and ensuring compliance with company procedures and applicable UK aviation regulations.
Position: B737NG Captain / Direct Entry Captain
Employer: Jet2
Contract: Permanent
Locations: Leeds Bradford
Aircraft: Boeing 737 / B737NG
Roster: Rostered full-time operation
Requirements
- Minimum 3,000 hours total flying experience
- Minimum 1,000 hours PIC on B737 or a similar-sized jet aircraft
- Recent large-jet command experience, ideally within the last 3 years
- Current UK unfrozen Flight Crew Licence
- Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 5
- Current Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Current B737 Type Rating
Package highlights
- High basic salary independent of hours flown, plus competitive flight and sector pay
- Stable UK base confirmed at the point of offer
- Transparent base-transfer policy based on seniority of request
- Predominantly two-sector flying days
- AM or PM roster preferencing options
- Roster published during the first week of each month
- Up to 37 days of annual leave, with live bidding and instant confirmation
- Four requested days off per month
- Local base management led by current Line Captains
- Part-time and fixed-pattern rostering options, subject to eligibility and bid approval
- Flexible lifestyle and work-pattern options
- Discretionary annual profit-share payment
- Comprehensive private healthcare
- Contributory pension with 10% company contribution
- Opportunities for secondary roles in training, technical and pastoral functions
- Jet2 is a UK Home Office-approved Skilled Worker visa sponsor for eligible applicants
Interested in flying for Jet2 from the start?
Jet2 also runs Jet2FlightPath — a fully funded cadet program that takes candidates from zero hours to the flight deck with no upfront training cost. If you're at the beginning of your aviation career rather than applying for this direct entry position, the cadet route may be the path for you.
Read about Jet2FlightPath on our cadet programs guide →Applications go directly to Jet2. bestpilotjobs is an independent pilot job board — not the employer and not a recruitment agency.
