3 Pilots jobs in the United Kingdom

Have you ever dreamed of a unique place of work while being on the go and meeting new people? We have good news for you: our Cabin Crew life is just like that!

We are continuously searching for positive, energetic and motivated candidates for flight attendant/cabin crew positions to join our award-winning team.

WIZZ NETWORK

We have over 200 destinations in more than 50 countries and we are still growing!

Our Cabin Crew live and work in 40 cities in 14 countries: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

RECRUITMENT DAY good to knows:

Read the requirements listed below as your compliance will be checked during the recruitment event.

Arrive sharply on time and be prepared that the process might take until late afternoon.

Bring your passport plus your Visa/Pre- Settlement/Settlement Status Share Code (for British Passport Holders- your passport is enough)

Bring your updated English CV with ID photo.

Dress Code: Business Attire

Please be advised that you may join any recruitment event regardless of the base you are applying for.

Working as a Wizz Air flight attendant, you will:

• Focus on both safety and customer care aspects
• Perform on board and ground duties in a way to comply with the Company’s policies
• Manage in-flight sales and cash handling
• Welcome passengers with a smile and help them during the flight
• Act in accordance with our values: dedication, inclusivity, positivity, integrity
• Be part of a new family of more than 7,000 aviation enthusiasts
• You will be contracted and paid from day 1 of the training

Requirements:

• You are aged 18 or over
• You have an arm reach of 210 cm while standing on tiptoes
• You have a minimum of high school degree/GCSE result or equivalent
• You are fluent - written and spoken - in English
• You have a valid passport without limitations (minimum 6 months)
• You are able to swim
• You have the right to live and work in the UK (British passport/Visa/Pre- Settlement/Settlement Status)
• You live or are ready to move within 90 minutes of your chosen base and prepared to make this journey upon work schedule
• You don’t have tattoos and/or piercing on parts of the body that are visible when wearing uniform
• You are an enthusiastic person who likes working with people
• Successful Candidates will need to obtain Schengen Visa as well (if applicable)
• Please note that if you wear glasses or contact lenses and your prescription is above +4 or below -4, you are unlikely to pass the mandatory medical examination

What can we offer:

Perks and benefits: competitive salary, social security & work insurance, complete and free Cabin Crew training, free tickets based on experience and employee discounted tickets, paid holiday

Career development opportunities at one of the fastest growing airlines

Work-life balance: no layovers - opportunity to lead normal life in your home town, flexible or fixed pattern roster (5 days on duty/ 3 days off), possibility to swap duties/working days vs. OFF days

Wizz Air Culture:

• SPORT EVENTS: Wizz Air Half Marathons and Running events
• BASE EVENTS: bowling, karaoke, paintball, hot chocolate/fruit day etc.
• WORK & TRAVEL: opportunity to work at different Wizz Air bases upon need/request
• WORK ON SPECIAL/VIP FLIGHTS: open flights, anniversary events

• Lead and manage the pilot group, fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement flight operations policies and procedures in compliance with all relevant aviation regulations (e.g., EASA, CAA).
• Oversee pilot recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Manage pilot training programs, including recurrent training, type ratings, and simulator checks.
• Ensure efficient and effective crew scheduling to meet operational requirements while optimising crew utilisation.
• Monitor flight operations performance, analyse key metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
• Act as the primary liaison with aviation authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Manage the operational budget for the flight department.
• Ensure the fleet is operated safely, efficiently, and in accordance with scheduled requirements.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of operational manuals and documentation.
• Respond to and manage operational disruptions and emergencies.
• Champion safety culture and lead safety promotion initiatives.
• Participate in management meetings and contribute to strategic business decisions.

• Significant experience as a senior pilot, with a minimum of 10 years in airline operations and at least 5 years in a management or leadership role (e.g., Chief Pilot, Director of Flight Operations).
• Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with extensive multi-engine and/or jet aircraft type ratings.
• Proven experience in managing large pilot groups and overseeing complex flight operations.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, safety management systems (SMS), and international aviation standards.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and experience in managing departmental budgets.
• Experience with crew resource management (CRM) and human factors.
• Ability to travel as required.
• A degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.