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Direct Entry Captain (A320 Family, NTR) — 14 On/14 Off | Wizz Air UK
✈️ Lead the line as a Direct Entry Captain with Wizz Air UK
Are you a UK CAA or EASA‑licensed Captain ready to take command on our A320 Family fleet? Join Wizz Air UK as a Non‑Type‑Rated Direct Entry Captain and fly the cutting‑edge A321neo and A321XLR from our UK bases, on a lifestyle‑friendly 14 on / 14 off roster.
- Employment: Permanent
- Type rating: Not required (training provided)
- Fleet: Airbus A321neo & A321XLR (A320 Family)
- Roster: 14 on / 14 off
- Operation: Mostly 2‑sector, out‑and‑back days; new XLR layover destinations
- Bases: UK bases
- Salary & growth: Industry‑leading salary and fast career progression
- Visa sponsorship: Not provided
🛫 What you’ll do
- Command A321neo/XLR operations across the Wizz Air UK network
- Lead a high‑performing crew and uphold the highest safety and compliance standards
- Deliver punctual, efficient, and passenger‑focused operations
- Support our expanding XLR network featuring new layover destinations
🧰 Minimum requirements
- License: ATPL — EASA or UK CAA
- Total time: Minimum 3,500 factorized hours (see factorization table at onedoor.wizzair.com)
- Instrument rating: Valid IR on any multi‑engine class/type
- Multi‑engine: Valid multi‑engine class or type rating
- Command experience (Option A): 1,000 hours as Commander on Airbus FBW aircraft in an airline environment
- Command experience (Option B): 1,500 hours on a large turbojet with MTOM > 50,000 kg and 1,000 hours as Commander on aircraft with MTOM > 50,000 kg in an airline environment
- Medical: Class 1
- ICAO English: Level 4 or higher
- Recency: Preferably last commercial flight within the preceding 6 months (additional training may apply if not met)
🎓 Training & type rating (NTR)
Non‑type‑rated Captains are welcome. Comprehensive A320 Family type rating and differences training are provided, followed by tailored line training to set you up for success.
🌍 Pilot Open Days — UK & Ireland
Meet our Flight Operations and Recruitment team, ask questions, and fast‑track your application:
- Dublin — Sunday 4 February — Venue: Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport — Time: 11:00–17:00
- Luton — Friday 23 February — Venue: Luton Vale Hotel — Time: 10:00–16:00
🌟 Why join Wizz Air UK
- Fly a modern, fuel‑efficient A321neo/XLR fleet
- Predictable lifestyle with a 14 on / 14 off roster
- Industry‑leading salary and fast career progression
- Growth opportunities as our UK network and XLR operations expand
📨 Ready to take command?
- Apply: Submit your CV, license copies, Class 1 medical, and logbook summary.
- Meet us: Drop in at an Open Day — no appointment required.

