Jet2FlightPath: fully funded pilot training programme

Jet2FlightPath: Jet2's fully funded pilot training programme

Applications for the 2026 intake of Jet2FlightPath, a fully funded 18-month pilot training programme where Jet2 intends to offer a Second Officer position after satisfactory completion, conditional on key criteria, have closed.15

Right to work

Full and unrestricted right to work in the UK1

Age (2026 intake)

2026 intake: at least 17 years old at the time of application and turn 18 by 1 August 20261

Education

Minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher, including Mathematics and a Science subject, or equivalent qualifications2

Medical

Hold, or be eligible for, a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Class 1 Medical Certificate1

Passport

Valid passport with at least 12 months’ validity remaining and no travel restrictions1

What is Jet2FlightPath?

Jet2FlightPath is an ab-initio flying training programme that provides fully funded training to become a commercial airline pilot. Successful candidates will be invited to take their place on a fully funded 18-month Airline Transport Pilot Licence training course. The programme aims to boost social mobility and promote diversity within the pilot community. For 2026, Jet2 said it was giving at least 60 aspiring pilots the opportunity.126

Key requirements listed by Jet2

You need the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. For the 2026 intake, applicants had to be at least 17 years old at the time of application and turn 18 by 1 August 2026. You need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher, including Mathematics and a Science subject, or equivalent qualifications. You must hold, or be eligible for, a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Class 1 Medical Certificate. You need a valid passport with at least 12 months’ validity remaining and no travel restrictions. Jet2 lists further requirements on its own site.12

What does the training cost and what does Jet2 fund?

There are no fees to pay for your training, as Jet2FlightPath is a fully funded programme. Accommodation is provided by the training provider, and depending on the training school you receive meals and/or a living allowance, though a salary is not payable during training. The airline also funds your initial Class 1 medical, excluding costs resulting from additional investigations required following an adverse test result, and reimburses all subsequent annual renewals. Because of the significant financial contribution, you must sign a Training Agreement for the training and living allowance. If you are offered employment, you will be expected to stay for 5 years post-employment start date and agree to make a contribution towards some of the training costs and living allowance, which is repayable if your employment terminates before the end of 5 years under certain circumstances.52

What does the 18-month training involve?

The 18-month course covers theoretical knowledge instruction with 13 different exams, single-engine flight training, and multi-engine and instrument flight training. You will also complete Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training and an Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation course. Trainees also participate in Discovery360, an immersive business exploration programme that provides insight into the airline operation and culture. Training takes place in the UK, Spain, the USA, or a combination of locations, depending on your assigned training school. You can expect to spend a minimum of 6 months overseas, depending on your assigned training school.135

Who are the three training partners?

Jet2 partners with three training organisations to deliver the programme: FTEJerez, Leading Edge and Skyborne. FTEJerez operates a purpose-built aviation campus in Jerez, Spain. Leading Edge has a main campus at Oxford Airport and a fair-weather training base in Alhama, Spain. Skyborne has a UK training facility at Gloucestershire Airport and a fair-weather base at Vero Beach, Florida. You cannot select which training provider you train with, but Jet2 aims to match you with a suitable institution for your individual needs.461

How does the selection process work?

The Jet2FlightPath selection has six stages, and you must pass each stage to progress. You start by applying online with your CV and cover letter. You then complete the Arctic Shores cognitive assessment and a physics assessment, followed by Aon Pilot Assessments. Next, you record a one-way video interview, or meet Jet2 on MS Teams. Candidates then attend an in-person assessment day with pilots, training providers and the recruitment team. If successful, the final step is a training offer and completing your medical. The direct-entry route for licensed pilots has five stages and is described below.12

What happens after training?

Upon completion of the Airline Transport Pilot Licence course, trainees are offered Type Rating training on either an Airbus or Boeing aircraft. Jet2 intends to offer a Second Officer position to all trainees who satisfactorily complete the training, but this offer is conditional. The offer is conditional upon key criteria such as a valid medical certificate, satisfactory references, the ability to obtain and maintain an Accreditation Check and satisfactory evidence of your right to work. Jet2 states there is no guarantee of a job at the end of the Programme. If successful, you will operate from one of the 14 UK bases, with your specific base depending on operational requirements.651

About Jet2.com

Jet2.com is a leisure airline from the United Kingdom. Its airline codes are LS (IATA) and EXS (ICAO). Aircraft types in the fleet include the Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737-300 and Boeing 737-800. Its main hubs: Leeds Bradford (LBA) and Manchester (MAN). Within the group you will also find Jet2FlightPath, which has its own page on this site.

For future pilots, Jet2.com offers the Jet2FlightPath programme. As of 10 October 2026, the programme was listed as closed to new applications. There is also a direct-entry route for first officers and captains. Pilot vacancies are published on a careers portal, linked in the profile on this page. Right now 4 pilot positions at Jet2.com are listed on PilotinQ. The selection is described stage by stage on this page.

Where to train for Jet2.com

4 flight schools have a published link with this airline. Each entry says what the link is and who states it.

FTE JerezJerez de la Frontera, Spain · via Jet2FlightPathAirline cadet partnerNamed by the airlineApplications currently closed
Leading Edge AviationUnited Kingdom · via Jet2FlightPathCadet programme partnerAccording to the school
Skyborne Airline AcademyUnited Kingdom · via Jet2FlightPathCadet programme partnerAccording to the school
MerseyflightUnited KingdomRecruitment partnerAccording to the school

Airline links show where a school has a published tie with the airline. Each airline runs its own selection.

Jet2.com at a glance

IATA / ICAO

LS / EXS7

Country

United Kingdom

Hubs

Leeds Bradford (LBA), Manchester (MAN)7

Fleet

Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737-300, Boeing 737-8007

Cadet programme

Jet2FlightPath (closed as of 10 Oct 2026)1

Direct entry

First officers, Captains8

IN SHORT

Jet2 selection: the Jet2FlightPath cadet route and the direct-entry route.

CADET PROGRAMME