Captains: A320 Rated (2027) – Manchester

At easyJet, we're redefining 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 Manchester .

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.

Please note: This application is for positions based in Manchester 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.

Business Area

Captain Type Rated

Primary Location

United Kingdom-Manchester

Organisation

Flight Operations

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

Ongoing