Senior First Officer

Jet2

Active Posted 16 Apr 2026

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Job Overview

Airline

Jet2

Position

Senior First Officer

Base

UK Bases

Aircraft

A320

Rating

Required

Contract

Permanent

Role overview

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.

Airline Facts

About Jet2

Founded
2002
Headquarters
Leeds, UK

Airline overview

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

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

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 A320 family type

Other License Requirements

  • Valid UK-issued pilot licence
  • Valid Airbus A320 family 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

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 16 Apr 2026 Last verified at 16 Jul 2026
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