A330 First Officer – Manchester | Type Rating Provided

🧭 The role

As an Airbus A330 First Officer, you will operate in a multi-crew environment to deliver safe, efficient and compliant widebody operations. You will apply strong CRM and threat & error management, support high-quality decision-making on the flight deck, and represent the company with professionalism on every sector. As a Sponsored Reservist, you will also maintain readiness for agreed duties alongside your primary flying roster.

🧰 What you will do

• Operate the A330 as First Officer under the Captain’s command in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough pre‑flight planning, performance calculations and briefings; manage FMS set‑up, navigation and systems monitoring throughout all phases of flight.
• Uphold the highest safety, security and compliance standards; contribute to a proactive safety culture and reporting within the SMS.
• Deliver excellent operational discipline, workload management and fuel efficiency practices.
• Participate in recurrent training, checking and simulator sessions to maintain currency and proficiency.
• Fulfil Sponsored Reservist commitments and training as directed, integrating these obligations with rostered duties.

🌟 What you bring

• Airbus time: Minimum 500 hours on Airbus A320/A330/A350/A380. (Hours spent solely as a cruise pilot are not included.)
• PIC time: Minimum 70 hours.
• Licence: UKCAA Frozen ATPL with valid IR, MCC, ME and UPRT.
• Medical: Class 1.
• Language: ICAO ELP Level 6.
• Re-basing: Willingness to re-base to Manchester.
• Reservist status: Commitment and willingness to be a Sponsored Reservist.
• Type rating: Not required — A330 training provided by the company.

🎓 Training & development

You will receive structured A330 type rating training and recurrent development to maintain currency, sharpen technical skills and reinforce best‑in‑class CRM and safety practices.

📨 How to apply

Ready to step onto the A330 flight deck? Please submit your application including:

• Current UKCAA licence summary (Frozen ATPL, IR, MCC, ME, UPRT) and Class 1 medical.
• Logbook extracts evidencing Airbus hours and minimum 70 hrs PIC. Please highlight A320/A330/A350/A380 time; exclude cruise‑only hours.
• Brief note confirming willingness to re-base to Manchester and to serve as a Sponsored Reservist.

Shortlisting will prioritise candidates who clearly meet the minimum Airbus and PIC hour requirements.