A320 First Officer

About the role

Jet2.com has been named as a Which? Recommended Provider for 2026, becoming the only UK airline to be given this prestigious status once again. Our track record of achieving recognition from the consumer champion means that we are named as a Which? Recommended Provider in every single category possible.

With sustained growth and consistent delivery of an award-winning product, now is a great time to join Jet2.com on our Airbus A320 fleet.

With 146 new Airbus A320 Aircraft being introduced to our fleet over the coming years, we offer an unrivalled opportunity to take advantage of the Base options and additional career progression this brings with it.

Requirements

• Minimum factorized hours per rank
• Senior First Officer (Frozen/Unfrozen ATPL Min 2000 factorized hours Multi Crew/Multi Engine Jet or Turbo Prop on aircraft above 10T & 500 hours on type)
• First Officer (Frozen/Unfrozen ATPL & 500 hours on type)
• Second Officer (100 hours on a multi-engine aircraft & frozen ATPL or MPL)
• Current or Former Military Pilots are considered for all ranks
• Valid UK Issued Pilots License
• Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 5
• Current Class One Medical
• You must hold a current A320/1 Type Rating
• 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 do not currently meet the requirements listed above, you may wish to consider our Jet2FlightPath programme for cadets or Future Second Officer programme for those holding a Frozen ATPL.

Package highlights

• A high basic salary – not hours dependent
• Stable Basing, confirmed at the point of offer
• Transparent Base transfer policy – based on seniority of request, post training
• Excellent time to Command
• Sustainable lifestyle
• Mostly 2 sector days - home most nights
• Rosters published up to 8 weeks in advance
• 3 Requested Days Off per month to secure time off for special occasions. Annual Leave does not need to be used to secure every day off which you need.
• Rotating priority leave booking system – 37 days per annum for full time colleagues
• Live free bidding for annual leave – instant confirmation – not based on seniority
• Winter leave options
• Comprehensive ‘Medical History Disregarded’ Private Healthcare
• Discretionary Colleague profit share scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – 8% Company contribution
• Great Team spirit and friendly colleagues
• An award winning, financially stable business with an unrivalled focus on Crew Development
• A Company you can be proud to work for

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.