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A320 Senior First Officer – Fast-Track to Captain (London Luton & Gatwick)
A320 Senior First Officer – Fast-Track to Captain
Wizz Air UK is inviting experienced First Officers and Direct Entry Captains from the US and Canada with UK/Irish heritage to join our growing A320 family in London. If you’re ready for a rapid pathway to command, world-class training support, and vibrant UK bases, this is your next step.
✈️ The opportunity
Fly the A320 family from London Luton and Gatwick and accelerate your career with a fast-track route to command. Wizz Air UK offers A320 type rating for non-rated First Officers, competitive pay, and hands-on support for UK license conversion and Ancestry Visa processes.
🌟 What you’ll enjoy
- Fast-track pathway to command for qualified Senior First Officers and Direct Entry Captains
- A320 type rating available for non-rated First Officers
- Competitive salary
- Sponsored UK license conversion support and Ancestry Visa assistance
- Access to online course materials for UK CAA written exams with reimbursement of certain costs
- Random or fixed 5 on / 4 off roster pattern
🧭 Who we’re looking for
Experienced First Officers and Direct Entry Captains currently in the US or Canada who hold UK/Irish citizenship or can qualify via UK/Irish grandparents, and who are motivated to convert to UK licensing within defined timelines.
- Citizenship/Heritage: UK or Irish citizenship, or British/Irish grandparents to be eligible for an Ancestry Visa or passport (UK or Ireland).
- First Officers: Minimum 1500 hours total flight time and a full ATP (FAA, TCCA, CASA, or other ICAO state).
- Senior First Officers: Minimum 1500 hours multi-crew time.
- Direct Entry Captains: Actively flying the A320 in an airline environment with at least 2000 hours A320 PIC.
- Medical & Exams: Eligible to complete UK CAA written exams and obtain initial UK medical within 12 months.
- License: ATPL required.
Wizz Air UK will reimburse certain costs and provide online course access to support the conversion process.
🧰 What you’ll do
- Operate A320 family aircraft across the Wizz Air UK network from London Luton and Gatwick.
- Uphold the highest standards of safety, SOP adherence, and crew cooperation.
- Engage in structured training and assessments leading toward command upgrade where applicable.
📨 How to apply
If you meet the eligibility and experience outlined above, submit your application to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details on assessments, licensing conversion steps, and timelines.