A320 Captain – UK CAA Type-Rated (Permanent)

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✈️ Take Command as an A320 Captain

Step into the left seat on the Airbus A320 family and lead safe, on-time operations across the UK and EEA. If you bring sharp judgement, calm command, and a passion for teamwork, this permanent opportunity is your next career move.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Fleet: Airbus A320 Family
  • Type-Rated: Required
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 Role overview

As Captain, you will command A320 family flights within a dynamic short-haul network, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer focus. You will lead the flight deck, mentor your crew, and make sound operational decisions in varied conditions while ensuring an excellent passenger experience.

📏 Minimum requirements & eligibility

  • Total time: 4,000+ hours
  • In type: 500+ hours on the Airbus A320 family
  • Type rating: Required (current and valid) on A320
  • Command experience: Minimum 500 total PIC hours on jet aircraft over 30 tonnes MTOW (by easyJet induction date)
  • Licence required: ATPL (UK CAA)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
  • Right to work: The right to live and work in the UK, with unrestricted access across the UK, EEA and the easyJet network
  • Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not provided

🧰 What you'll do

  • Command A320 family operations to the highest safety and compliance standards, applying robust TDODAR/TEM principles and sound judgement throughout each sector.
  • Lead and mentor the crew, fostering effective CRM, clear communication, and a supportive, high-performance cockpit culture.
  • Execute meticulous flight preparation: performance, fuel planning, weather, NOTAMs, MEL/CDL considerations, and regulatory adherence.
  • Manage irregular operations with composure—diversions, tech events, and ATC constraints—working closely with OCC and ground teams.
  • Champion punctuality and efficiency while delivering a calm, professional passenger experience from pushback to parking.

🌟 What you'll bring

  • Proven jet command capability (500+ PIC hours over 30t MTOW) with strong decision-making and situational awareness.
  • Solid A320 family proficiency (500+ hours in type) and an unwavering commitment to SOPs and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching mindset, and collaborative CRM skills that elevate crew performance and safety.
  • Customer-focused professionalism with clear, confident communication on the flight deck and public address.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take the left seat? Prepare your up-to-date CV, copies of your ATPL (UK CAA), Class 1 medical, last two logbook pages (signed), evidence of hours (including PIC and A320 time), ELP endorsement, and right-to-work documentation. Submit your application and we’ll be in touch with next steps.

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