easyJet – First Officer (UK Contract)
First Officer
Location
UK (LGW, LTN, MAN, EDI, GLA, BRS, BHX etc.)
Position
First Officer
Type Rated
Not required
Fleet
A319 / A320 / A321
Job Description
easyJet offers First Officer salaries starting at approximately £71,416 per year, increasing to around £87,669 annuallywith seniority. Additional income is earned through sector pay ranging from £21 to £68 per sector, depending on flight distance, plus loyalty bonuses and pension contributions.
easyJet First Officers operate Airbus A320 family aircraft across multiple UK bases including Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and others, flying short-haul European networks.
Pilots benefit from:
£71K–£87K First Officer salary
Sector pay (£21–£68 per flight)
7% employer pension contribution
Fixed roster patterns (5 on / 3 off etc.)
Staff travel (£5 + taxes standby tickets)
easyJet holiday travel credits
Rapid command potential (~3000 hours)
easyJet is currently short of both Captains and First Officers, with strong hiring demand across UK bases.
Requirements
EASA / UK ATPL or frozen ATPL
Class 1 Medical
English ICAO Level 4+
Low-hour pilots accepted (SO entry path)
Upgrade to FO after 1250 hours
Pilotium Insight
easyJet is one of the fastest command progression airlines in Europe. With high fleet growth and strong demand, First Officers can reach command around 3000 hours. This makes easyJet particularly attractive for pilots seeking rapid upgrade opportunities.easyJet is one of the fastest command progression airlines in Europe. With high fleet growth and strong demand, First Officers can reach command around 3000 hours. This makes easyJet particularly attractive for pilots seeking rapid upgrade opportunities.