Is Jet2 hiring in 2026? Actively hiring. 6 verified openings with requirements and direct apply links. Checked against the official careers portal.
✓ Verified 20 Jul 2026: SIX live pilot postings — TR Captains & FOs on both B737 and A320/A321 fleets, non-TR Captain entry, and the Future Second Officer programme for newly qualified pilots (fully-funded type rating, posted 29 Jun 2026). 146 A321neo on order, deliveries to 2035. Cabin crew: 0 live roles (seasonal, reopens for S27).
UK bases · Rated · min 3,000 hrs
Direct-entry B737 type-rated Captains for London Stansted, Leeds Bradford & Bristol. Fleet of 100+ B737s, self-handled UK bases. Full criteria on the official posting (posted 25 Jun 2026).
Competitive — 24%+ compounded rises since 2022
UK bases · Rated · min 500 hrs
Second / First / Senior First Officers with A320-family type rating — 146 new A321neo joining the fleet, deliveries planned to 2035. Bases: London Stansted, Manchester, London Gatwick, London Luton. Posted 24 Jun 2026.
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UK bases · Rated · min 500 hrs
Second / First / Senior First Officers with B737 type rating — fleet of 100+ B737s. Bases: Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham.
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UK bases · Rated · min 3,000 hrs
Direct-entry A320/A321 type-rated Captains — 146 new A321neo on the way. Bases: London Stansted, Manchester, London Gatwick, London Luton.
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UK bases · Direct Entry · min 3,000 hrs
Non type-rated pilots (Captain entry) — type rating provided on the B737 or A321 fleet. Which? Recommended Provider airline, permanent contracts, UK bases. Full criteria on the official posting.
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UK bases · Cadet · min 200 hrs
6-week pathway to the flight deck for newly qualified pilots · valid UK Part-FCL licence · UK Class 1 medical (6+ months validity) · APS MCC + Advanced UPRT · strong ATPL results · ME-IR · unrestricted right to work in the UK · flying currency. 25%+ of Jet2 pilots came through this route. Posted 29 Jun 2026.
Fully-funded type rating (Boeing or Airbus) · fixed-term → permanent pathway
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