Jet2 launches funded pilot training scheme
May 13, 2025
Jet2 has unveiled its first fully funded flight crew training programme, aiming to make a flying career accessible to a broader and more diverse range of aspiring pilots.
The airline will cover the full cost – typically exceeding £100,000 – of training up to 60 new pilots in the scheme’s first year.
The scheme, called Jet2FlightPath, is open to applicants from all backgrounds, provided they meet the basic academic entry requirements: five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications.
Successful candidates will be selected through a comprehensive assessment and interview process before embarking on an 18-month Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training course. Training will take place at facilities in the UK, Spain, or the United States, in partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy, Leading Edge and FTE Jerez. On completion, trainees will progress to Type Rating training on either an Airbus or Boeing aircraft, joining Jet2 as fully qualified pilots.
The scheme goes beyond technical training. Trainees will also be immersed in Jet2’s wider operation, gaining hands-on experience in customer-facing roles such as cabin crew and ground operations.
“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,” said Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.
