A321 Captain
About the role
Jet2 A320/A321 Type Rated Captain
Jet2 is recruiting Type Rated Airbus A320/A321 Captains for permanent direct-entry positions at its UK bases in London Stansted, Manchester, London Gatwick and London Luton.
Jet2 is introducing 146 new Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet, with aircraft deliveries planned through 2035. The airline offers year-round career development and command opportunities supported by experienced Line Captains and dedicated crew development teams.
The A320/A321 Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft, leading the flight crew and ensuring compliance with company procedures, operational standards and applicable UK aviation regulations.
Jet2's A321 operation is predominantly based on two-sector flying days, with full-time Captains flying on average fewer than 750 hours per year. Captains may also have opportunities to undertake additional roles within flight training, technical and pastoral teams.
Position: A320/A321 Captain
Employer: Jet2
Contract: Permanent
Aircraft: Airbus A320 / A321 / A321neo
Type Rating: Type Rated / Direct Entry Captain
Location: London Luton
Requirements
- Minimum 3,000 hours total flying time
- Minimum 1,000 hours PIC on A321 or a similar-sized jet aircraft
- Large-jet command experience, ideally within the last 3 years
- Current or former RAF Voyager Captains meeting the experience criteria are welcome to apply
- Valid UK unfrozen Flight Crew Licence
- Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 5
- Current Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Current Airbus 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 and PM roster preferencing options
- Roster published during the first week of each month
- 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 approval
- Year-round career development and progression opportunities
- Opportunities for secondary roles in training, technical and pastoral functions
- Comprehensive private healthcare
- Contributory pension with 10% company contribution
- Discretionary profit-share payment; in July 2025, each eligible full-time Captain received £12,655
- 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.
