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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays

B737 Type Rated Captains

United Kingdom On-site 10+ yrs exp Airlines and Aviation 8,960 employees
B737 Type RatingPilot In CommandFlight OperationsCrew ManagementTraining

Requirements

Candidates must have a total of 3,000 hours of flying time, including 1,000 hours as Pilot In Command on B737 or similar aircraft. A valid UK unfrozen Flight Crew Licence and a current B737 Type Rating are also required.

Job Description

With sustained, secure growth and an established fleet of over 100 B737’s, now is a great time to join Jet2 as a Captain on our B737 fleet.

We Currently Have Direct Entry Captain Positions Available At

  • London Stansted
  • Leeds Bradford
  • Bristol


Jet2 is the UK’s number one tour operator and a firm customer favourite. To achieve this, our UK bases are self-handled, reducing our reliance on third parties for ground operation services.

Each base is managed by a current line Captain supported by a dedicated crew development team, there to manage your professional and personal journey.

Our B737 regular schedule is almost entirely 2 sector days with full time Captains flying on average less than 750 hours each year.

Our in-house ATO has 2 UK based training centres, and Captains are eligible for over 20 secondary roles in our training, technical or pastoral teams.

If You Would Like To Be Considered To Become a Jet2 Captain On Our Boeing 737 Fleet, You Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

  • 3,000 hours total flying time with 1,000 hours PIC on B737 or similar sized jet aircraft. Ideally, large jet command time in the last 3 years.
  • A valid UK unfrozen Flight Crew Licence
  • Minimum English Language Proficiency Level 5
  • Current Class One Medical
  • You must hold a current B737 Type Rating


What Can We Offer You?

  • A high basic salary – not hours dependent with competitive flight and sector pay.
  • Stable basing, confirmed at the point of offer
  • Transparent and fair base transfer policy – based on seniority of request rather than time in company
  • Two sector days - with options for a.m or p.m preferencing
  • Roster publication in week one of each month covering to the last day of the following month.
  • Live free bidding for 37 annual leave days– instant confirmation, not based on company seniority
  • 4 Requested Days Off per month Annual Leave does not need to be used to secure every day off which you need.
  • Local base management with all bases managed by current line Captains.
  • Generous and flexible Lifestyle Options. Part time, fixed pattern rostering available 10 months after final check, subject to bid approval.
  • Discretionary Profit share payment in July 2025 each eligible full time Captain received £12,655
  • Comprehensive Private Healthcare
  • Contributory pension scheme – 10% Company contribution
  • A company you can be proud to fly for


Jet2 is a Home Office–approved sponsor and we welcome applications from eligible candidates for a UK Skilled Worker visa who currently don't have the right to work in the UK. Eligibility criteria will be discussed with you during the application process.

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

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

B737 Type RatingPilot In CommandFlight OperationsCrew ManagementTrainingAviation SafetyCommunicationLeadership

About Jet2.com and Jet2holidays

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are part of Jet2 plc, and we’re proud to have a success story that spans over 40 years. Our first flight to Amsterdam from Leeds Bradford Airport soared off in February 2003, and now, we’ve got 14 airports on our UK map! We take our valued customers to over 80 destinations across Europe and beyond year after year, and we’re really proud to be a Which? Recommended Provider in seven categories. Not to mention, Jet2holidays is the UK’s number one tour operator. Great choice, great service and great value? They’re at the core of what we do.