A320 Family First Officer

Pilot Assessments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UK is seeking a First Officer to operate Airbus A320 family aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 500 hours on the A320 and possess a valid A320 Type Rating. This role ensures the highest safety and compliance standards while contributing to customer-focused operations. Competitive salary and growth opportunities in a modern fleet await qualified pilots. Join us and become part of our fast-growing team.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary

Fast career progression

Predictable 14 on / 14 off lifestyle

Qualifications

• Minimum 500 hours on Airbus A320 family (simulator hours excluded).
• Valid A320 Type Rating and current IR required.
• Frozen ATPL with ME and IR needed.
• Current UK CAA or EASA licence is mandatory.
• Class 1 medical and ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Operate A320 family aircraft across the UK network.
• Execute all phases of flight to the highest safety standards.
• Contribute to an efficient, customer-focused operation.

Skills

Minimum 500 hours on Airbus A320 family

Valid A320 Type Rating

Current IR

Frozen ATPL with ME and IR

Class 1 medical

ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher

Job description

🧭 Meet us at our Pilot Open Days

Drop in for a chat with our flight operations team and learn more about life at Wizz Air UK.

• Dublin — 4 February — Clayton Airport Hotel — 11:00–17:00
• Luton — 23 February — Luton Vale Hotel — 10:00–16:00

Bring a copy of your CV, licence, medical and logbook summary for a swift conversation.

🧰 The role

• Operate A320 family aircraft across our UK network, with mostly two-sector, out-and-back flying days.
• Fly the latest-generation A321neo and long‑range A321XLR, opening new layover destinations.
• Execute all phases of flight to the highest safety and compliance standards within company SOPs and regulations.
• Contribute to an efficient, on-time, customer-focused operation in a fast-growing airline.

🌟 What you’ll bring

• Minimum 500 hours on Airbus A320 family (simulator hours excluded).
• Valid A320 Type Rating and current IR.
• Frozen ATPL with ME and IR.
• ATPL theory completed (certificate issued by the appropriate CAA or licence endorsement).
• Current UK CAA or EASA licence.
• Class 1 medical and ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.

If recency requirements are not met, additional training may be applicable.

⭐ Nice to have

• Ideally 300 hours on A320/A330/A340/A350/A380 within the last 12 months.

🚀 Why Wizz Air UK

• Industry‑leading salary with fast career progression.
• Modern, fuel‑efficient A321neo and A321XLR fleet.
• Predictable 14 on / 14 off lifestyle and mostly day‑return flying.
• Growth opportunities as our UK operation and network expand.

📨 How to take off

Apply now to join our flight deck or meet us at an Open Day to learn more. We welcome applications from A320 Type‑Rated First Officers holding UK CAA or EASA licences.