A320 Family First Officer

Pilot Assessments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in the UK is seeking qualified pilots to operate the Airbus A321neo and A321XLR. Candidates must have a Frozen ATPL with IR, a Class 1 medical, and 500 hours of turbine multi-crew flying experience. The role offers predictable schedules and opportunities for career progression, as well as a modern fleet and support. Interested pilots should apply to register their interest or attend open days for more information.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary

Rapid career progression

High-quality training and support

Qualifications

• Must hold a Frozen ATPL with valid IR and multi-engine rating.
• ICAO English proficiency Level 4 or higher is required.
• A minimum of 500 hours of turbine time with multi-crew experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the latest Airbus A321neo and long-range A321XLR aircraft.
• Participate in open days and recruitment events.
• Meet the pilot recruitment team and provide necessary documentation.

Skills

Multi-crew operations experience

ICAO English Level 4

Class 1 medical certification

Turbine flight hours

Education

Frozen ATPL with valid IR and multi-engine

ATPL theory completed

JOC completed (or jet type rating)

Job description

🧭 Why this role

• Predictable lifestyle: 14 on / 14 off with blocks of time at home.
• Mostly two-sector, out-and-back flying — sleep in your own bed most nights.
• New layover destinations as the A321XLR opens longer-range routes.
• Industry-leading salary and rapid career progression opportunities.
• Modern, efficient Airbus fleet with high-quality training and support.

🧰 Minimum requirements

• Licence: Frozen ATPL with valid IR and multi-engine (ME)
• Authority: UK CAA or EASA
• Medical: Class 1
• ICAO English: Level 4 or higher
• Turbine time: Minimum 500 hours
• Multi-crew ME/IR: Minimum 500 hours in multi-crew operations on ME aircraft (Airline ME > 5.7 t; Business ME > 20 t)
• Current ratings: Valid multi-engine class or type rating and validli>
• ATPL theory: Completed (certificate or licence endorsement)
• JOC: Completed, unless you have previous jet time or a jet type rating (e.g., B737)
• Note: Ultralight, power glider, simulator and helicopter hours do not count toward minima.

🌟 What you’ll fly

Operate the latest-generation Airbus A321neo and long-range A321XLR — part of the renowned A320 family — with state-of-the-art avionics and fuel-efficient performance.

• Modern cockpit and fleet commonality across the A320 family
• Expanding UK bases and network growth
• Clear pathway to command with fast progression

📍 Open Days — UK & Ireland

• Dublin:
• Luton: Friday, 23 February — Luton Vale Hotel, 10:00–16:00

Meet our pilot recruitment team, learn about bases, training, and progression, and discover what life is like flying the A321neo and XLR with Wizz Air UK.

📝 What to bring

• Passport and evidence of right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
• Licence (UK CAA or EASA) and Class 1 medical
• Logbook with totals and recent experience
• ATPL theory and JOC certificates (if applicable)
• Updated CV

📨 How to apply

Ready to join? Apply now to register your interest or attend one of our Open Days with your documents. Non-type rated pilots are encouraged to apply — A320 type rating provided upon hire.

ℹ️ Eligibility summary

• Open to UK CAA and EASA licence holders
• Frozen ATPL, IR, ME required
• Class 1 medical and ICAO English Level 4+
• Visa sponsorship not available