A320 Captain
About the role
A320 Captain – Manchester | easyJet (2027)
easyJet is one of Europe's leading airlines, operating an extensive short-haul network with a focus on safety, efficiency and customer experience.
The airline offers pilots the opportunity to fly a young, modern fleet, supported by advanced flight deck technology, industry-leading training and opportunities for career progression. Its working culture, known as the Orange Spirit, promotes teamwork, inclusion and professional development.
easyJet is recruiting existing A320 Type-Rated Captains to join its Flight Operations team on a permanent contract based at Manchester.
Job Description
As an easyJet Captain, you will take command of Airbus A319, A320 and A321 operations, maintaining the highest standards of flight safety, operational performance and customer service.
You will lead your flight crew, make effective operational decisions and ensure safe and efficient flight operations across easyJet's short-haul network.
The position offers a modern operating environment, structured training and opportunities for career development based on individual talent and ambition.
Initial Training
A319, A320 and A321 Captains will complete the standard easyJet Operator Conversion Course (OCC) upon joining.
Requirements
- Minimum 4,000 total flight hours.
- Minimum 500 hours on the Airbus A320 family.
- Minimum 500 hours PIC on jet aircraft with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) above 30 tonnes, by the easyJet induction date.
- Valid Airbus A320 Type Rating at the time of joining easyJet.
- UK CAA pilot licence.
- Valid UK CAA A320 Licence Proficiency Check (LPC) at the time of easyJet induction.
- UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above.
- Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK, with unrestricted access across the UK, EEA and easyJet network.
Package highlights
- Permanent employment contract.
- Modern Airbus A320-family fleet.
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities.
- Career progression based on talent and ambition.
- Preferential roster bidding.
- Fixed roster pattern.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Complimentary onboard meals.
- Free parking.
- Staff travel discounts.
Want to start your easyJet career from zero hours?
easyJet offers Generation easyJet — an MPL cadet program delivered with CAE, with a conditional job offer secured before training begins. 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 Generation easyJet on our cadet programs guide →Applications go directly to easyJet. bestpilotjobs is an independent pilot job board — not the employer and not a recruitment agency.
