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easyJet vs Norwegian Air Shuttle
A side-by-side comparison of pilot careers at easyJet (U2) and Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY) — covering salary, fleet, requirements, and more.
Head-to-Head Comparison
easyJet
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Country
United Kingdom
Norway
Airline Type
Low-Cost Carrier
Low-Cost Carrier
IATA Code
U2
DY
Regulatory Authority
EASA
EASA
First Officer Salary
£45,000 - £80,000
NOK 450,000 - NOK 700,000
Captain Salary
£110,000 - £160,000
NOK 900,000 - NOK 1,300,000
Fleet
Airbus A319/320/321neo
Boeing 737 MAX
Requirements Comparison
easyJet
- EASA/UK ATPL
- Class 1 medical
- Airbus type rating preferred
- 250+ hours on type
Norwegian Air Shuttle
- EASA ATPL
- Class 1 medical
- Boeing 737 type rating
- Scandinavian language preferred
Pros & Cons
easyJet
Pros
- +Faster career progression
- +Simplified fleet — fewer type ratings needed
Cons
- –Higher workload with quick turnarounds
- –Type rating required before application
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Pros
- +Faster career progression
- +Simplified fleet — fewer type ratings needed
Cons
- –Higher workload with quick turnarounds
- –Local language proficiency preferred
- –Type rating required before application
About Each Airline
easyJet
Major European LCC with bases across the UK and Europe. All-Airbus fleet with good work-life balance for a low-cost carrier.
Full easyJet career guide →Norwegian Air Shuttle
Scandinavia's largest low-cost carrier, operating short and medium-haul routes across Europe.
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