Leeds, United Kingdom – Leisure airline Jet2.com and integrated tour operator Jet2holidays have launched a fully funded pilot training programme, Jet2FlightPath, aiming to train and recruit up to 60 new pilots in its first year.

• Jet2FlightPath is a fully funded Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training programme open to up to 60 aspiring pilots in 2025

• The training, valued over £100,000 per candidate, is fully financed by Jet2.com to increase accessibility and support diversity in pilot recruitment

• Training will be delivered in partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy, Leading Edge Aviation, and FTE Jerez, with locations in the UK, Spain, and the US

• Eligible applicants require five GCSEs (or equivalent), including maths and a science subject

• Successful candidates will undergo 18 months of training, followed by a Type Rating on either Airbus or Boeing aircraft

• Graduates will also receive operational exposure through roles in Cabin Crew and Ground Operations as part of the training

• Jet2.com, the UK’s third-largest airline, currently employs over 1,800 pilots and plans to operate up to 135 aircraft in Summer 2025 from 13 UK bases

Statements:

• Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays: “The launch of this brand-new and fully funded pilot training programme is momentous news for Jet2.com and for aspiring pilots. We know that the cost of training is an obstacle to many people who dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot, so we are very proud to announce this groundbreaking programme which will help us make that dream become a reality for many, including those who may have thought that the opportunity was beyond their means. By opening this incredible opportunity up to so many people from so many backgrounds, we expect the programme to be extremely popular, so we look forward to receiving applications and helping many wonderful flying careers take off.”

About Jet2.com
Based in Leeds, United Kingdom, Jet2.com is the UK’s third-largest airline, operating leisure-focused flights across Europe and the Mediterranean. The airline is part of the Dart Group and serves over 13 UK bases.

About Jet2holidays
Jet2holidays, a sister company to Jet2.com, is the UK’s largest tour operator providing ATOL-protected package holidays to popular holiday destinations.

Source: Jet2.com
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