easyJet

Captains: A320 Rated (2027) – Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom / Europe

Position
Captain
Aircraft
Airbus A320 family
Total time
4000+ hrs
Authority
UK CAA
Type rating
Type rating required

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Overview

easyJet is accepting applications from existing A320-rated Captains for a permanent full-time contract based in Manchester. This application is for Manchester only; opportunities at other bases are advertised separately. Captains operate the A320 family on short-haul services, lead the crew and make operational decisions with safety at the centre of each flight. Joining A319/A320/A321 Captains complete the standard easyJet Operator Conversion Course. Selection includes an online application, online assessments, application review and an assessment centre with technical simulator and non-technical assessments. Offers depend on a complete application, selection performance and the airline’s requirements. The live vacancy lists recruitment as ongoing and does not provide a closing date.

Responsibilities

- Command short-haul A320 family flights and lead the flight crew.
- Maintain operational standards and make sound decisions with safety as the priority.
- Deliver a safe and enjoyable flying experience for crew and customers.

Requirements

  • Valid A320 type rating when joining easyJet.
  • At least 4,000 total flying hours and 500 hours on the A320 family.
  • At least 500 PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 tonnes MTOW by induction.
  • UK CAA licence with a valid A320 LPC at induction and a UK CAA Class 1 medical.
  • ICAO English Level 4 or above.
  • Right to live and work in the UK, with unrestricted access across the UK, EEA and easyJet network.
  • Upload passport photo page, CV with full flying-hour breakdown, licence, Class 1 medical and the last three logbook pages.

Benefits

Permanent full-time contract; standard easyJet OCC for A319/A320/A321 Captains; training and development opportunities; preferential bidding, generous leave allowance and a fixed roster pattern; complimentary onboard meals, free parking and staff travel discounts. No salary amount is stated.

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