One Air – B777 / Widebody First Officers – East Midlands

One Air is recruiting experienced First Officers to join its expanding UK cargo operation at East Midlands Airport, with a published salary of £78,000 and fixed roster options.

The airline is particularly interested in pilots with current Boeing 777 or 787 experience, although applications are also welcomed from suitably experienced pilots currently operating other widebody aircraft.

One Air First Officer opportunities

One Air is a UK cargo airline operating long-haul freighter services from East Midlands Airport.

Following the continued expansion of its Boeing 777 operation, the airline is recruiting professional First Officers with widebody experience who are looking to build a long-term career within a growing cargo airline.

Experience requirements

• Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time on aircraft types eligible for Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT).
• Recent widebody operating experience preferred.
• B777 or B787 experience within the previous 12 months is highly desirable.
• Current B777/B787 type and instrument rating preferred, although pilots with another current aircraft type and instrument rating together with appropriate recent experience may also apply.

Licence and eligibility requirements

• UK CAA ATPL.
• Valid UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Valid unrestricted passport permitting worldwide travel.
• Existing unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary, roster and benefits

One Air publishes a First Officer salary of £78,000 per year.

• Fixed roster options of 20 days on / 10 days off or 16 days on / 8 days off.
• Per diem of £4.50 per hour, equivalent to £108 per 24 hours operating away from base.
• Discretionary overtime payment for block hours flown above 60 hours in a calendar month.
• 33 days annual leave, including eight days in lieu of bank holidays.
• Private company healthcare scheme.
• NEST pension with 9% employer and 5% employee contributions.
• Loss of Licence insurance.
• Life assurance providing cover of up to three times annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

One Air cargo operation

One Air operates a growing UK-based long-haul cargo fleet including Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 freighters, serving international freight markets from East Midlands Airport.

The airline is seeking pilots with strong CRM skills, professional judgement and a commitment to safe, SOP-compliant operations.

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How to apply

Applications should be submitted through the official One Air recruitment portal.

Recruitment is being conducted on a rolling basis, so suitable candidates are encouraged to apply early as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.