Why be an easyJet pilot?

So why choose easyJet above any other airline? Well, quite simply because you’ll benefit from all of this…

Great career progression

As an easyJet pilot you could be sitting in the captain’s chair sooner. We’re potentially talking 5-7 years rather than the 10-15 it might take with other airlines. Progress for easyJet pilots is based on merit and ability, rather than time served. Just ask our youngest ever female captain, Kate McWilliams, who earned her command at 26.

Career security with easyJet

We’re an ambitious and steady operator, meaning you’ll enjoy job security as you develop your airline pilot skills.

Work and play

Being a pilot for a long haul airline could mean periods away from home, so your social life may end up in the hold. easyJet is a short haul airline and provide your flight schedule weeks in advance, so you might be flying over the Alps at sunrise, but more often than not you will still be home on the same day.

easyJet’s latest tech

Our young modern Airbus fleet is fitted with the latest tech. Fancy piloting an A320neo? Or using drone assistance technology? We’re at the forefront of innovation.

We look after you

Along with the financial rewards – there are lots of other benefits including staff travel discounts meaning you will also get the chance to see more of the world when not at work as well.

A day in the life of a commercial EasyJet pilot

It starts with a quick crew briefing to get everyone up to speed, before your Airbus gets up to speed…

…at a steady 520mph. Of course, that’s much more challenging than it sounds, but we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Like any professional, you’ll have a comfortable seat, and a desk, but the view from your ‘office’ window will be stunning, and never the same twice.

And, due to the short haul nature of our flights, you’ll experience regular take-offs and landings.

Some of our duties could begin as early as 5am and a later shift means starting around midday. You will normally be back at home on the same day.

easyJet Pilot Training Programme

Every year we look for new enthusiastic and passionate cadet pilots to join our team. We partner with CAE who train cadets from all over Europe and beyond, keen to take on their first full-time flying role. You can join us via the easyJet Pilot Training programme with CAE. The easyJet Pilot Pilot Training Programme is Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL), or competency-based programme that is designed specifically for easyJet. You’ll be selected and mentored by us from the start of your training with CAE.

MPL (Multi-crew Pilot Licence) course

Successful applicants to the generation easyJet programme receive the highest levels of unique and exciting pilot training. If chosen, we’ll take you under our wing with mentoring, and lead you into the co-pilot seat of one of our Airbus A320s, flying our European routes.

How long are easyJet courses?

The course takes between 18-22 months to complete. This route is ‘tagged’ which means it leads directly to a co-pilot role on an easyJet aircraft.

Pilot profiles

Pilots often get the urge young. Sometimes they find their way into the cockpit after years in another career. Whatever their background, they share the same passion. One day, your journey to become a commercial pilot could inspire others too. Click the videos to watch.

Top tips

Do you do any team building activities like the DoE awards, Cadets, Scouts, Guides, or other youth and volunteer work? These are always great to talk about in interviews.

Speak to pilots. Ask them about how they started out, and listen to their experiences and advice.

Think of ways to show your passion for becoming a pilot, and why you want to join easyJet specifically.

We’re looking for team players. So if you’re involved in sports, keep it up.

Speak to the CAA about any medical queries, and remember, don’t rule yourself out. Let the professionals decide.

Keep doing your research.