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Future Second Officer (Cadet Pilot) – 6‑Week Pathway

✈️ Future Second Officer Programme — Your 6‑Week Pathway from Training to the Flight Deck

Step straight from professional flight training into an airline-ready role with Jet2.com’s Future Second Officer Programme. Across an intensive six weeks, you’ll immerse yourself in our operation, culture and safety-first mindset—building the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive on the flight deck and beyond.

Jet2.com is a multi‑award‑winning airline and Jet2holidays is the UK’s number one tour operator. With sustained growth, a strong focus on pilot lifestyle and development, and a modern Airbus and Boeing fleet, there’s never been a better time to start your journey with us.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Programme length: 6 weeks
  • Experience: NTR (Non‑Type Rated) welcome
  • Type rating: Not required (Training provided)
  • Accepted licence authority: UK CAA
  • Fleet: Airbus and Boeing
  • Bases: Across the UK
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided
  • Right to work: Unrestricted in the UK

🧭 What the Programme Covers

  • Airline induction and culture immersion—see what makes an award‑winning airline and tour operator tick.
  • Flight operations familiarisation—dispatch, OCC, crewing, ground ops and customer service touchpoints.
  • Safety, compliance and Just Culture—SOPs, SMS and human factors the Jet2 way.
  • Technical consolidation—performance, systems, meteorology and operational decision‑making.
  • CRM and leadership—communication, teamwork and resilience for the multi‑crew environment.
  • Simulator preparation—bridge the gap from training to line operations with airline‑relevant scenarios.
  • Professional readiness—interviews, briefings and behaviours expected on the line.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

  • Licence: Frozen ATPL with IR, MCC, ME and UPRT — UK CAA.
  • Medical: Class 1.
  • Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.
  • Currency: Evidence of recent flying currency through training and/or regular flying.
  • Status: Newly qualified or close to completing professional flight training.
  • Right to work: Unrestricted in the UK (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship).
  • Type Rating: Not required — we welcome NTR candidates and provide training.

🌟 Why Join Jet2

  • Real airline immersion from day one—understand the full operation, not just the cockpit.
  • Structured pathway into a Future Second Officer role with outstanding development support.
  • Career progression in a growing airline operating both Airbus and Boeing fleets.
  • A people‑focused culture with a strong emphasis on pilot lifestyle and wellbeing.
  • The reputation and stability of a multi‑award‑winning UK airline and the UK’s number one tour operator.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to take the step from training to airline flying? Apply now with your CV, licence and medical details, and evidence of recent flying currency. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

Please note: offers are subject to meeting all regulatory and company requirements.

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