Flight deck, First Officer / Co-Pilot

Wizz Air UK is Hiring First Officers in UAE for Relocation to the UK

Last updated: 1 month ago
Expires: 2 weeks ago
Job Role:
Flight deck, First Officer / Co-Pilot
Type:
Permanent
Aircraft type:
Airbus A320 Family
Location:
United Arab Emirates
Licences:
UK CAA

Job description

Take your career to new heights with Europe's fastest growing low-cost airline. With the expansion of Wizz Air destinations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, pilots will be joining Wizz Air at an exciting time rich in opportunities. The rapidly growing fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft is young, modern and sustainable, carrying passengers on 800 routes to 191 destinations in 49 countries. This fleet is expected to triple over the next 10 years, providing career progression to ambitious and talented pilots, first officers and direct entry captains. Wizz Air is committed to the development and wellbeing of its pilots, providing competitive salaries, industry-leading training, an indefinite and secure contract, and a flexible and fixed flight rosters for improved work-life balance. Open up a world of opportunity with Wizz Air

 

ASSESSMENT & OPEN DAYS:

Abu Dhabi - 23rd Nov (Open Day); 24th - 26th Nov (Assessment Days)
Dubai - 24th, 25th, 26th Nov (Open Days); 24th - 26th Nov (Assessment Days)

 

You would be based either in London Luton or London Gatwick

 

SOME OF THE BENEFITS YOU CAN ENJOY:

For Captains:

Direct entry command on a jet in the UK
Fixed roster - be home every night
Earning up to £200,000 *Captain salaries start from £150,000 and increase to over £200,000 with seniority increments (12,000hrs command in the company for top seniority)

For First Officers: 
No seniority - apply for command as soon as you get the hours
Fixed roster
Career opportunities

 

From January 2024 - enjoy 5 ON 4 OFF roster for all Flight Crew in the UK and PART TIME option for Captains (14 ON, 14 OFF)

 

Competitive salary and performance incentives

High-quality training and fast career progression
Staff Travel with free or reduced price tickets 
Loss of license insurance
Safety culture on a higher level 
Fly the greenest with Wizz!
And many other benefits...

Requirements:

Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
Valid UK CAA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
Valid UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on Airbus A320
ATPL theory completed (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
ICAO level 4/5/6 English proficiency
Check out our Careers page for more specific requirements