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Senior First Officer

Jet2

Active Posted 16 Apr 2026

Job Overview

Airline
Airline
Jet2
Position
Position
Senior First Officer
Base
Base
UK Bases
Aircraft
Aircraft
B737
Type Rating
Rating
Required
Contract
Contract
Permanent

Job description

You support the Captain in all flight operations while acting as an experienced member of the flight deck team. The role includes line flying duties, operational support, mentoring responsibilities where required, and progression toward future command opportunities.

About Jet2

Learn more about this airline
Founding Year
Founding Year
2002
Headquarters
Headquarters
Leeds, UK

Airline description

Jet2.com is a UK leisure airline headquartered in Leeds and operates a large Boeing 737 and Airbus fleet from multiple UK bases. The airline is part of Jet2 plc and serves scheduled and holiday destinations across Europe.

Requirements

Type Rating
Rating
Required
License
License
UK CAA - CPL(A) + fATPL
Medical
Medical
UK CAA - Class 1
Language
Language
ICAO Level 5+
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Minimum Total Flight Time

2.000 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

  • Minimum 2,000 factorised hours on multi-crew, multi-engine jet or turboprop aircraft above 10 tonnes
  • Minimum 500 hours on type

Other License Requirements:

  • Valid UK-issued pilot licence
  • Valid Boeing 737 type rating

Additional Requirements:

  • Right to live and work in the UK if required
  • Ability to obtain security clearance
  • Current or former military pilots considered where applicable

Benefits

High fixed basic salary not linked to hours flown
Stable base confirmed at point of offer
Transparent base transfer policy after training
Good command progression opportunities
Lifestyle-focused roster pattern
Mostly two-sector days
Home most nights
Rosters published up to 8 weeks in advance
Three requested days off per month
Rotating leave booking system
37 days annual leave for full-time colleagues
Annual leave bidding with instant confirmation
Winter leave options
Private healthcare
Discretionary colleague profit share scheme
Contributory pension scheme with 8% company contribution
Strong crew development focus

How to Apply

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 16 Apr 2026
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