Jet2.com – Jet2NextGen Future Pilot Programme – UK

Jet2.com is accepting applications for Jet2NextGen, a future pilot talent programme for aspiring commercial pilots currently progressing through integrated or modular flight training.

Successful applicants can receive a conditional offer of employment, early engagement with Jet2 and a structured pathway towards a fully funded Airbus or Boeing type rating, subject to meeting the airline’s recruitment, licensing, training and operational requirements.

Applications are open to eligible trainees who have not yet completed their professional flight training. Priority is given to candidates expecting to complete training within the next six months.

Jet2NextGen – Future Pilot Programme

Jet2NextGen is designed to identify potential future airline pilots during their professional training journey, giving candidates the opportunity to establish an early relationship with Jet2.com before completing their frozen ATPL.

Working with Approved Training Organisations (ATOs), Jet2 offers selected trainees a structured airline-readiness pathway, development opportunities and a conditional route towards joining its Airbus or Boeing fleet.

Jet2 expects successful candidates to demonstrate sound judgement, teamwork, strong training performance, effective communication and a genuine commitment to the airline’s culture and values.

Eligibility Requirements

• Unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Valid UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Native English speaker or equivalent proficiency, including IELTS Academic 5.5 or aviation English Level 5.
• Currently undertaking integrated or modular professional flight training.
• Strong performance in UK CAA ATPL theoretical examinations, with first-sitting results considered.
• Ability to obtain a UK CAA frozen ATPL within the agreed timescale.
• Referral from the applicant’s Approved Training Organisation (ATO), including an expected training completion date.
• For modular trainees, a valid UK CAA Private Pilot Licence (PPL).
• Commitment to teamwork, professional development and supporting others.

Applicants must not hold multiple airline programme tags at the point of offer. Transfers from another programme may be considered, subject to Jet2’s requirements.

What Jet2NextGen Offers

• Early engagement with Jet2 during professional flight training.
• Potential conditional offer of employment, subject to subsequent assessments and requirements.
• Fully funded Airbus or Boeing type rating for successful candidates meeting the relevant conditions.
• Jet2 Discovery360 opportunities to learn more about airline operations.
• Access to selected airline events, communications and networking opportunities.
• Ongoing support throughout professional flight training.
• A structured pathway towards a future flight deck role with Jet2.com.

Important: Jet2NextGen is not a fully funded ab initio flight training programme. Candidates are expected to be undertaking their own approved professional training. The advertised funded type rating forms part of a conditional pathway, rather than funding the initial PPL, CPL or frozen ATPL training.

Participation does not guarantee employment. Candidates must successfully complete all required training and selection stages.

Jet2NextGen Selection Process

Jet2 has published a multi-stage assessment process:

1. Online Application: Submit your application and ATO referral.
2. Written Application Question: Demonstrate your experience, motivation and potential.
3. Arctic Shores Assessment: Interactive behavioural and learning-agility assessment.
4. Aon Assessment: Pilot aptitude and psychometric testing.
5. HireVue Video Interview: Recorded interview exploring motivation, knowledge of Jet2 and career aspirations.
6. Assessment Centre: Exercises assessing behaviours and suitability for an airline pilot career.
7. Final Assessment: Simulator assessment and interview following completion of professional flight training.

Preparing for Jet2 Selection

Jet2NextGen involves several distinct assessment stages, including an aptitude assessment, recorded video interview, assessment centre and subsequent simulator assessment.

For candidates preparing for airline selection, FlightDeckFriend recommends structured preparation rather than simply memorising interview answers.

Interview and Assessment Coaching: Through our partnership with AirlinePrep, FlightDeckFriend readers can access three hours of online preparation covering airline interviews, group exercises, a personalised one-to-one mock interview and recorded feedback. A 5% FlightDeckFriend discount is available.

Explore FlightDeckFriend Pilot Interview Coaching

Aircraft and Simulator Preparation: If you subsequently progress towards a Jet2 aircraft type rating, FlightDeckFriend also provides Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 training resources through our V-Prep partnership, including a 10% discount on eligible training packages.

• Airbus A320 Training and Revision Resources
• Boeing 737NG Training and Revision Resources

How to Apply

Applicants should first discuss their training progress with their Approved Training Organisation and agree a realistic expected month of professional training completion.

The ATO must then complete the Jet2NextGen referral form, which the applicant uploads with their application.

ATOs requiring the referral documentation should contact Jet2’s Future Pilot Team at [email protected].

View the official Jet2NextGen vacancy and apply

Jet2 states that the programme is open to eligible candidates, with priority given to those approaching training completion. Applications and future course allocations remain subject to the airline’s requirements and operational needs.