Jet2 A320/A321 Captain Job – London Gatwick

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

Jet2

Position Position

Captain

Base Base

London Gatwick

Aircraft Aircraft

A320/A321

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Role overview

Jet2.com is recruiting experienced A320 Family Captains for its new London Gatwick base, launching in 2026 with five Airbus A320 aircraft serving 29 destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean. The role involves command responsibility for short- and medium-haul passenger operations, supported by local pilot management and operational teams. Candidates must hold a current Airbus type rating and have substantial jet command experience.

Airline Facts

About Jet2

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Leeds, UK

Airline overview

Jet2.com is a British leisure airline and part of Jet2 plc, operating scheduled passenger services from 14 UK bases to holiday destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean. The airline operates a mixed Boeing and Airbus fleet and is undertaking a major fleet renewal programme, with 155 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft on firm order.

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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 1,000 PIC hours on the A320 Family or a comparable-sized jet aircraft.
Recent command experience on large jet aircraft within the previous three years preferred.
Flight hours are assessed and adjusted by Jet2 according to aircraft type.
Current or former RAF Voyager Captains may apply if they meet the minimum experience requirements.

Other License Requirements

Valid, unrestricted UK flight crew licence required.
Current Airbus type rating required.

Benefits

Basic salary independent of flying hours, with additional flight pay and sector pay.
Two-sector flying days, with AM and PM duty preferences subject to availability.
Company pension contribution of 10%.
Private healthcare for the employee and family members.
Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus.
Employee Sharesave scheme.
Pilot income protection.
Peer assistance networks.
Training and professional development through Jet2’s Bradford and Cheadle training centres.
Transparent base transfer policy.

Application

How to apply

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

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 22 Oct 2026

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