easyJet Pilot Recruitment Process 2026
Everything you need to know about the easyJet pilot hiring process, from application to final assessment. Updated 2026-08-22.
easyJet screens with an aptitude battery before a human reads your application.
Sit a timed practice paper free — no account. Scored on pace as well as accuracy, because pace is what the real battery culls on.
Where are you with easyJet?
Selection runs on its own timetable, and what helps depends entirely on where you are in it. Tell us, and what we send you matches that — nothing else.
| Hiring status | Active— applications open |
|---|---|
| Country / Region | United Kingdom · Europe |
| Bases | 10 bases · LTN, LGW, MAN, BRS, EDI +5 more |
| Fleet types | A319, A320-200/neo, A321neo |
| Contract type | Permanent (UK) or contract (EU bases) |
| Type ratings accepted | A319, A320, A321neo |
| Assessment stages | 4 stages · 5-step pipeline |
How to Apply: easyJet Pilot Application Process
The easyJet pilot selection pipeline runs 5 steps from initial application through to first day of training. Here is exactly what to expect at each stage.
- 1
Online Application
1-2 weeksApply through easyJet pilot careers.
- 2
Online Testing
1-2 hoursRemote aptitude testing including cognitive and personality assessments.
- 3
Assessment Day
1 dayFull-day at Luton or Milan: simulator, group exercise, interview.
- 4
Type Rating
6-8 weeksA320 type rating through approved ATO.
- 5
Line Training
4-6 weeksSupervised line flying.
Assessment Stages: What easyJet Tests
1. Online Aptitude Tests
Remote cognitive and personality assessments.
Preparation Tips
- Find a quiet environment
- Practice online aptitude tests
- Be honest in personality assessment
2. Simulator Assessment
A320 profile or generic MCC sim.
Preparation Tips
- Practice raw-data flying
- Show smooth control inputs
- Communicate clearly throughout
3. Group Exercise
Team scenario assessing collaboration.
Preparation Tips
- Show inclusive leadership
- Listen actively
- Stay calm under time pressure
4. Competency Interview
Structured interview with training captains.
Preparation Tips
- Use STAR method
- Know easyJet values and strategy
- Prepare safety-focused stories
easyJet Pilot Interview Questions
Recent easyJet pilot candidates report these questions appearing in their panel and HR interviews. Use STAR-format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) responses and have 8-10 aviation anecdotes ready.
- Q1
Why easyJet?
- Q2
How do you handle crew conflicts?
- Q3
Describe a time safety was your top priority.
- Q4
What do you know about easyJet operations?
- Q5
How do you manage workload on short sectors?
- Q6
Tell me about a time you showed resilience.
Minimum Requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Captain — type rated | At least 4,000 flying hours, with 1,000 hours PIC on the A320 |
| Captain — non type rated | At least 4,000 flying hours, with 1,000 hours PIC on jet aircraft over 30 tonnes MTOW |
| Co-pilot — type rated | At least 500 hours on the A320 |
| Co-pilot — non type rated | At least 1,000 flying hours, including 500 hours on aircraft over 10 tonnes MTOW |
| Co-pilot seats | easyJet places co-pilots as Second Officer, First Officer or Senior First Officer according to experience and hours — the entry seat is not fixed |
| Licence and medical | EASA or UK CAA licence appropriate to the base, and a Class 1 medical |
| Right to work | The right to live and work in the base country. easyJet bases span the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Morocco, and each carries its own rules. |
| Selection | Online application screened against the minimums, then technical selection (aptitude tests for motor skills and spatial awareness, plus computer-based maths and technical tests), then a virtual non-technical assessment with a presentation, group exercise and a one-to-one interview |
Fleet You Could Fly at easyJet
3 aircraft types currently operated
Type ratings accepted at application
Holding one of these ratings can accelerate the hiring pipeline.
easyJet Pilot Bases (10)
Available pilot bases — bid by seniority
Cadet Program (No Experience Required)
Generation easyJet
Ab-initio cadet programme in partnership with approved flight schools. Includes MPL or integrated ATPL with guaranteed FO position at easyJet.
Read full cadet program guide →
Insider Tips for easyJet Applicants
One of the better LCC employers in Europe
UK and EU base options available
Generation easyJet cadet programme for ab-initio
Good work-life balance for an LCC
Knowing the easyJet process is step one. Being ready for the stages that actually cut people is step two.
Before a human reads your application there is an aptitude battery, and candidates consistently report it as the heaviest cull — pace, not difficulty. You can practise it here for free: timed papers generated fresh each run, plus a divided-attention drill that measures how much your performance degrades under load. And when you reach the interview, there are 100 easyJet-specific questions with model answers, the red flags that fail each one, and the follow-ups the panel actually asks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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