How to Become an easyJet Pilot

easyJet has traditionally recruited pilots through their ‘Generation easyJet’ cadet program and also accept applications from experienced pilots.

Generation easyJet

If you don’t have any flying experience but would like to become an easyJet pilot, then applying to their pilot cadet program which they call ‘Generation easyJet’ is your best bet. If you are invited to join their cadet pilot program, you will complete your flight training with their partner called CAE. During the flight training you will obtain all the licences required to become an A320 First Officer with easyJet.

Cadet pilots are typically required to finance their flight training through CAE themselves, although on a limited number of occasions easyJet has provided financial assistance to some pilots who were unable to fund it themselves through the ‘Amy Johnson’ initiative. The cost of the flight training course is typically a little over £100,000.

Direct Entry Pilot

If you were unable to enrol on the Generation easyJet cadet pilot program, then you may still have the opportunity to join easyJet as a pilot in the future. You can complete your flight training and gain experience at another airline before applying to join easyJet as a direct entry First Officer. In the past, easyJet have also recruited direct entry Captains.

Outlook

It is anticipated that easyJet will continue to need cadet level pilots over the next few years and they typically open their cadet pilot program for applications a few times during the year. FlightDeckFriend.com will post when the Generation easyJet cadet pilot program next opens on our Cadet Pilot Programs page.