A320 Captain at Jet2 in UK Bases | Pilot Job

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

Jet2

Position Position

Captain

Base Base

UK Bases

Aircraft Aircraft

A320

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Role overview

You operate the Airbus A320 family aircraft as Pilot-in-Command and hold responsibility for all phases of flight. Duties include crew leadership, operational decision-making, flight preparation, and ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations across Jet2’s network.

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.

Learn more about this airline

Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Required

License

UK CAA - ATPL(A)

Medical

UK CAA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 5+

Minimum Total Flight Time

3,000 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 3,000 factorised flight hours
Minimum 1,000 PIC 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
Mostly two-sector flying days
Home most nights
Rosters published up to 8 weeks in advance
Three requested days off per month
Up to 37 days annual leave
Private healthcare
Discretionary profit share scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Career progression opportunities

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