Senior First Officer

Job Description:

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 Boeing or Airbus fleet. Over 90% of the UK population lives within a commutable distance to our UK bases, so we offer an unrivalled opportunity to take advantage of the Base options and additional career progression this brings with it.

We are now hiring direct entry Senior First Officers!

We’re proud to offer the opportunity to join Jet2.com on our B737 and A321 fleet as a Senior First Officer

If you would like to be considered, you will hold a Frozen/Unfrozen UK ATPL with a minimum of 2000 factorised hours Multi Crew/Multi Engine Jet or Turbo Prop on aircraft above 10T. Not less than 500 hours shall have been in a commercial jet aircraft of a similar category, size and configuration to B737 or A320/1.

A UK Class One medical is a requisite along with ELP level 5.

What Can We Offer You?

Our Pilot reward package includes:

  • 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

If you would like to join us on the next stage of our journey – APPLY NOW!!

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