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At easyJet, we're redifining what it means to fly.

Every journey is built around delivering a safe, seamless, and genuinely enjoyable experience that keeps our customers coming back. With cutting-edge technology in the flight deck and a culture driven by innovation, we’re constantly pushing forward - making our operations smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable as we work towards becoming Europe’s most loved airline.

Flying in the left-hand seat, you’ll be responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable flying experience for our crew and customers, making low-cost travel easy and helping us towards our goal of becoming Europe’s most loved airline. You’ll be making strong decisions, setting the highest standards, and always ensuring that safety is at the heart of everything.

We’re committed to supporting our pilots both in and out of the flight deck, with benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle as well as your career. You’ll enjoy flying a young, modern fleet on short-haul routes and benefit from industry-leading training and opportunities to progress. Preferential bidding, generous leave allowance and a fixed roster pattern help you strike the right work-life balance, while benefits including complimentary onboard meals, free parking, and staff travel discounts make the flying even more enjoyable.

We now have exciting opportunities for existing A320 Rated Captains to join us on a permanent contract in Newcastle.

If you’re driven by a passion for flying and want to be part of an airline where progression is based on talent and ambition - not just time served - this is your opportunity. No two days are ever the same, and every flight brings new challenges to embrace. What remains constant is our people: supportive, inclusive, and united by a shared purpose. It’s what we call our Orange Spirit—and it’s something you’ll be proud to be part of.

Apply now and embark on a journey filled with new challenges and opportunities.

(Please note: This application is for positions based in Newcastle ONLY. Further opportunities in other bases across our network will be advertised if they become available.)

Initial Training Overview

A319/A320/A321 Captains will complete a standard easyJet OCC upon joining.

For your application to be progressed, you must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a valid A320 Type Rating at time of joining easyJet.

• A minimum of 4,000 total flying hours.

• A minimum of 500 hours on the A320 family.

• A minimum of 500 total PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 Tonnes MTOW (by easyJet induction date).

• Hold a UK CAA Licence with a valid A320 LPC at point of easyJet induction.

• Hold a UK CAA Class 1 Medical.

• Minimum ICAO Level 4 English.

• The right to live and work in the UK, with unrestricted access across the UK, EEA and easyJet network.

The Selection Process

STAGE 1 – Online Application

STAGE 2 – Online Assessments

STAGE 3 – Application Review

STAGE 4 – Assessment Centre – Successful candidates from Stages 1-3 will be invited to attend an easyJet Assessment Centre. This will take place in one of our Simulator Centres and will consist of both a Non-Technical and a Technical (SIM) Assessment.

To Apply

As part of your online application, you will be required to upload copies of the following documents:

• Passport (Photo ID Page)

• CV (including a full breakdown of flying hours)

• Licence

• Class 1 Medical

• Logbook (last 3 pages)

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to review your application until all of the above are submitted.

Offers of employment will be made following a full review of your application and performance throughout the entire selection process in line with our business requirements.

We will only progress applications for the bases listed, you will be able to specify your base preference when applying. All bases are subject to requirement.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Friday 6th November 2026. No further applications will be accepted after this time.