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Online application (CV and cover letter)
Jet2 FlightPath selection: stages, tests and how to prepare
Jet2FlightPath is Jet2's fully funded ab-initio programme: no training fees, accommodation and a living allowance, in exchange for a Training Agreement. Selection runs online through Arctic Shores task-based assessments, Aon pilot assessments (which Jet2 also calls its physics assessment) and a one-way video interview, then ends at an assessment centre in Leeds or Manchester. Applications for 2026 are now closed; training lasts about 18 months with three partner schools. Checked 25 October 2026.123
Jet2's page says applications are now closed; it expects annual intakes, subject to operational requirements. Checked 25 October 2026.1
- Programme
- Fully funded ab-initio pilot programme; graduates join Jet2 as Second Officers at one of 14 UK bases, flying Boeing or Airbus aircraft1
- Training cost to you
- No fees for your training; the programme is fully funded2
- What Jet2 provides
- Accommodation from the training provider, a living allowance, reasonable travel to overseas training, and your initial Class 1 medical2
- Training Agreement
- You sign an agreement covering the training period and, if you are offered a pilot job, five years after your employment starts; you contribute to training costs and living allowance if employment ends early in certain circumstances2
- Salary during training
- Not employed by Jet2 during training; no salary, with accommodation and a contribution to living expenses provided2
- Starting salary after training
- Expected to be in excess of GBP 35,000, plus flying allowances such as sector pay and subsistence2
- Job after training
- Jet2's intention is to offer a Second Officer position to every trainee who completes training satisfactorily; offers depend on a valid medical, satisfactory references, an accreditation check and right to work2
- Course length
- About 18 months; the course could be entirely in Spain or include up to 6 months in the USA or Spain, and at least 6 months is spent overseas1
- Training partners
- FTEJerez (Jerez, Spain), Leading Edge (Oxford Airport, UK, with a fair-weather base in Alhama, Spain) and Skyborne (Gloucestershire Airport, UK, with a base at Vero Beach, Florida); Jet2 asks for your preference but allocates at its discretion4
- 2026 application window
- Jet2 anticipated a window closing at 13:00 BST on Friday 6 March 2026, opening on 17 February (application guidance) or 11 February (FAQ), and advised applying early because it could close sooner; applications are now closed3
- Start dates
- Various start dates throughout 2026 and 20272
- Future intakes
- Jet2 expects annual intakes, subject to operational requirements2
- Retake rule
- Previous unsuccessful applicants may apply again; there are currently no restrictions2
- Selection timing
- Arctic Shores, Aon and HireVue stages each have to be completed within 4 days of receiving the link3
- Assessment centre
- In person in Leeds or Manchester; you arrange and pay for your own travel and accommodation2
About Jet2FlightPath
Jet2FlightPath is a pilot training programme based in the United Kingdom. Jet2FlightPath is part of Jet2.com.
What it offers: Jet2FlightPath programme. As of 10 October 2026, the programme was listed as closed to new applications. The link to the pilot careers portal is in the profile on this page. You will find the listed requirements on this page: age, education, language and right to work. The selection is described stage by stage on this page.
The six phases
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Cognitive assessment (Arctic Shores) and physics assessmentPractise this phase
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Pilot aptitude and behavioural assessment (Aon Pilot Assessments)Practise this phase
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Motivational assessment (one-way video interview)Practise this phase
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In-person assessment day
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Training offer and medical
Where to train for Jet2FlightPath
3 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 · Jet2FlightPathAirline cadet partnerNamed by the airlineApplications currently closed
Leading Edge AviationUnited Kingdom · Jet2FlightPathCadet programme partnerAccording to the school
Skyborne Airline AcademyUnited Kingdom · Jet2FlightPathCadet programme partnerAccording to the school
Jet2FlightPath at a glance
Part of Jet2.com- Country
- United Kingdom
- Cadet programme
- Jet2FlightPath (closed as of 10 Oct 2026)1
What does Jet2FlightPath ask of pilots?
- Age
- At least 17 when applying and 18 by 1 August 20261
- Education
- Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher including Mathematics and a Science, or an equivalent such as Scottish National 5s or the International Baccalaureate; higher qualifications are reviewed individually1
- English
- Native English speaker, or IELTS Academic 5.5 / aviation Level 51
- Height
- 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) to 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in); taller applicants take a functionality check for the seating position1
- Medical
- Hold or be eligible for a UK CAA Class 1 medical; Jet2 funds the initial certificate1
- Right to work and passport
- Full and unrestricted right to work in the UK, and a passport with at least 12 months' validity1
- ATPL exams and licences
- Not eligible if you sat a UK CAA ATPL exam in the last 19 months or hold a CPL, MPL or ATPL; PPL holders are considered on their merits, with no credit for existing flight hours3
Interview and group exercise
Jet2 describes what it wants in plain terms: authentic answers in your own voice, personal rather than generic, concise and proofread. The video interview is where your motivation for this programme and for Jet2 specifically is tested. Think about what draws you to a leisure airline that flies from 14 UK bases, what the Training Agreement asks of you, and why you are ready for an intensive 18-month course that may take you abroad for at least six months.
The Insight into Life as a Pilot exercise is a useful rehearsal. It covers the role, the training and the lifestyle, and each part ends with a short quiz; there are no right answers and you can revisit it. Candidates who use it well arrive at the interview having already asked themselves whether this life suits them.
Jet2 asks you to complete the application and assessments yourself without outside help, and some online results are validated under supervised conditions later in the process. Practice before the invitation arrives is about getting comfortable with the formats; on the day, the work is yours alone. For the assessment centre, expect to meet pilots, training providers and the recruitment team in person, so prepare to talk about teamwork, safety and decision making with concrete examples.312
What you can practise here
Because each online stage has a four-day window once the link arrives, the best time to practise is before the invitation, while the application is open or in the months before it opens. Work through Jet2's own Arctic Shores practice task first.
Pilot Pass lets you practise for your selection with exam-style questions and an explanation for every answer. Make a plan to your assessment date, start with a free set and track your progress per subject. A Pass runs for a week, a month, three months or a year, with no subscription and no automatic renewal.
Questions candidates ask
Is Jet2FlightPath really free?
Jet2 states there are no fees to pay for your training, because the programme is fully funded. You do sign a Training Agreement: if you leave before a certain period, or in circumstances within your control, you contribute to training costs and living allowance.
What tests does Jet2FlightPath use?
Arctic Shores task-based assessments, then Aon pilot assessments (Jet2 calls this its physics assessment: hand-eye co-ordination, sense of direction, multitasking, reaction speed and more), and a HireVue one-way video interview.
Where is the Jet2FlightPath assessment centre?
The final stage is an in-person assessment centre in Leeds or Manchester. You organise your own travel and accommodation for it.
When do Jet2FlightPath applications open?
Jet2 anticipated a 2026 window closing on 6 March 2026, opening on 17 February per its guidance or 11 February per its FAQ, and applications are now closed. Jet2 expects annual intakes, subject to operational requirements, so watch its careers page early in the year.
Which flight schools does Jet2FlightPath use?
FTEJerez in Spain, Leading Edge at Oxford Airport with a base in Alhama, Spain, and Skyborne at Gloucestershire Airport with a base at Vero Beach, Florida. You state a preference, but Jet2 allocates.
Do I get paid during Jet2FlightPath training?
No salary is paid, because you are not employed by Jet2 during training. Accommodation comes from the training provider and you receive a contribution towards living expenses.
Do I get a job at Jet2 after the course?
Jet2's intention is to offer a Second Officer position to all trainees who complete training satisfactorily. Offers are conditional on a valid medical, satisfactory references, an accreditation check and right to work in the UK.
Can I apply again if I was not successful?
Yes. Jet2 states there are currently no restrictions on those who applied previously and were not successful.
Can I apply with a non-UK passport?
You need the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK, meaning a status that needs no visa renewals or time-limited permission. Applicants living overseas can apply if they hold that right.2314
