Job description
Jet2.com is recruiting direct entry B737 Type Rated Captains at various UK bases. With sustained, secure growth and an established fleet of over 100 B737s, now is a great time to join Jet2 as a Captain on the B737 fleet. Positions are available at: - London Stansted - Leeds Bradford - Bristol Each base is managed by a current line Captain supported by a dedicated crew development team. The B737 regular schedule is almost entirely 2-sector days, with full-time Captains flying on average less than 750 hours per year. The in-house ATO has 2 UK-based training centres, and Captains are eligible for over 20 secondary roles in training, technical or pastoral teams. Requirements: - 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 (ATPL) - Minimum ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 - Current Class 1 Medical - Must hold a current B737 Type Rating
Additional requirements
- Bases: London Stansted, Leeds Bradford or Bristol
Compensation and Benefits
- High basic salary – not hours dependent, with competitive flight and sector pay
- Stable basing confirmed at point of offer
- Transparent and fair base transfer policy based on seniority of request
- 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 not required for every day off)
- 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)
- Discretionary Profit Share payment (eligible full-time Captains received £12,655 in July 2025)
- Contributory pension scheme – 10% Company contribution
Base Location
United Kingdom
Base airport not stated in the posting.
