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PILOT JOBS
As one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, WIZZ flies passengers on a young fleet of Airbus A320 family. We aim to fly 500 aircraft across our ever-developing network and carry over 100 million passengers per year by 2030. We are looking for pilots with all kinds of experience, from Cadet level to Direct Entry Captains. We offer various roster patterns and rapid career advancement. It’s time to get ready to join us above the clouds, we look forward to receiving your application!
PILOT JOBS
As one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, WIZZ flies passengers on a young fleet of Airbus A320 family. We aim to fly 500 aircraft across our ever developing network and carry over 100 million passengers per year by 2030. We are looking for pilots with all kinds of experience, from Cadet level to Direct Entry Captains. We offer various roster patterns, commuting options and rapid career advancement. It’s time to get ready to join us above the clouds, we look forward to receiving your application!
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AVAILABLE ROSTER PATTERNS FOR WAM:
5/4 (1 REST + 3 OFF)*
14 ON - 7 OFF
FLEXIBLE (local)
FLEXIBLE (commuting)
REVERSE
15 ON - 15 OFF
Albania
TIA
✅
✅
✅
✅
✅
Austria
VIE
✅
✅
✅
✅
Italy
CTA
✅
✅
✅
FCO
✅
✅
✅
✅
MXP
✅
✅
✅
✅
NAP
✅
✅
✅
VCE
✅
✅
✅
Moldova
RMO
✅
✅
Romania
CLJ
✅
✅
✅
✅
CRA
✅
✅
IAS
✅
✅
✅
OTP
✅
✅
✅
✅
SBZ
✅
✅
✅
TSR
✅
✅
✅
AVAILABLE ROSTER PATTERNS FOR WAH:
5/4 (1 REST + 3 OFF)*
14 ON - 7 OFF
FLEXIBLE (local)
FLEXIBLE (commuting)
REVERSE
15 ON - 15 OFF
Bulgaria
SOF
✅
✅
✅
✅
VAR
✅
✅
✅
Cyprus
LCA
✅
✅
✅
Georgia
KUT
✅
✅
✅
✅
✅
Hungary
BUD
✅
✅
✅
✅
✅
Lithuania
VNO
✅
✅
✅
North Macedonia
SKP
✅
✅
✅
✅
Poland
GDN
✅
✅
✅
✅
KRK
✅
✅
✅
KTW
✅
✅
✅
✅
WAW
✅
✅
✅
✅
WRO
✅
✅
✅
Serbia
BEG
✅
✅
✅
AVAILABLE ROSTER PATTERNS FOR WAAD:
5/4 (1 REST + 3 OFF)*
14 ON - 7 OFF
FLEXIBLE (local)
FLEXIBLE (commuting)
REVERSE
23 ON - 7 OFF
Abu Dhabi
AUH
✅
✅
AVAILABLE ROSTER PATTERNS FOR WUK:
5/4 (1 REST + 3 OFF)*
14 ON - 7 OFF
FLEXIBLE (local)
FLEXIBLE (commuting)
REVERSE
14 ON - 14 OFF for Captains*
United Kingdom
LGW
✅
✅
✅
LTN
✅
✅
✅
*5/4 and 14/14 roster patterns can be requested in the next roster preference bid once released from training
SOME OF THE SELECTED ROSTER PATTERNS...
COMMUTER ROSTER
14/7 available in most bases with commuting on Wizz Air network 2 times per month for free
FLOATING ROSTER
Pattern 20/10 available in selected gateway bases
*Hotel & accommodation included during 20 days ON
*Daily allowance provided during the entire duty period (as per company policy)
REVERSE ROSTER
Pattern 6/4 available in most bases with an extra benefit of 2 extra nights home
The information above is indicative of the offer of employment that the Wizz Air Group (including subsidiaries, branches and representative offices) may extend to candidate(s) whose application is deemed successful. The displayed salary range, in particular, is not a guaranteed salary, but represents rather the achievable average remuneration corresponding to the advertised position generally. This calculation is built on predominantly applied base salary levels, variable compensation items accrued typically by existing crew members occupying similar or comparable positions and is reflective of prevalent market standards. Terms and conditions of employment (including remuneration) may be subject to change based on individual circumstances and negotiations between Wizz Air and candidates.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicable for all positions within AOC
WIZZ AIR HUNGARY/WIZZ AIR MALTA
Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU or Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Russia
Valid EASA (ATPL/CPL)
Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
ICAO level 4/5/6 English proficiency
WIZZ AIR UK
Unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Valid UK CAA (ATPL/CPL)
Valid UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
ICAO level 4/5/6 English proficiency
WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI
Visa is sponsored.
Valid EASA / UK CAA / GCAA or any other ICAO ATPL or CPL license.
Valid EASA / UK CAA / GCAA or any other ICAO Medical Certificate Class 1.
ICAO level 4/5/6 English proficiency.
For non-GCAA license holders: in addition to the job requirements, all applicants must comply with GCAA license conversion requirements (download PDF: UAE CAR II - FCL, see Appendix 12)
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAIN - A320 TYPE RATED
Minimum 3.500 factorized hours*
Valid Instrument Rating (IR) and Type-Rating, both on Airbus A320
Minimum 500hrs actual flight time on Airbus A320 aircraft**
Minimum 1000hrs actual flight time as PIC on Airbus A320/A330/A340/A350/A380 aircraft**/***
Preferably minimum 300 hours actual flight time on Airbus A320 in the last 12 months****
Preferably last commercial flight within the preceding 6 months****
NOTES:
*Factorized hours: Wizz Air applies factors to pilot flying hours to determine minimum requirements for Commanders. A pilot's hours flown in each category are multiplied by the applicable factor from the table at onedoor.wizzair.com. The sum of all groups after factorization will be used to determine whether the pilot meets the minimum required experience.
** Simulator hours are excluded
*** PIC hours are pilot in command hours. This does not include PICUS hours.
**** If recency requirements are not met additional training might be applicable
DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAIN - NON-TYPE RATED
Minimum 3.500 factorized hours*
Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on any multi-engine class/type
Valid multi-engine class or type rating
Preferably last commercial flight within the preceding 6 months***
AND
1000 hours as Commander on Airbus FBW aircraft operating in the airline environment**
OR
1.500 hours on a large turbojet aircraft with a MTOM > 50.000 kg AND 1,000 hours as a Commander on aircraft with MTOM > 50,000 kg operating in airline environment
**
NOTES:
*Factorized hours: Wizz Air applies factors to pilot flying hours to determine minimum requirements for Commanders. A pilot's hours flown in each category are multiplied by the applicable factor from the table at onedoor.wizzair.com. The sum of all groups after factorization will be used to determine whether the pilot meets the minimum required experience.
**Simulator hours are excluded. PIC hours are pilot in command hours. This does not include PICUS hours.
***If recency requirements are not met additional training might be applicable.
Minimum 3.500 factorized hours*
Valid Instrument Rating (IR) and Type-Rating, both on Airbus A320
Minimum 3.000 hours actual flight time AND 100 landings completed on Airbus A320/A330/A340/A350/A380 (in combination)**
NOTES:
*Factorized hours: Wizz Air applies factors to pilot flying hours to determine minimum requirements for Commanders. A pilot's hours flown in each category are multiplied by the applicable factor from the table at onedoor.wizzair.com. The sum of all groups after factorization will be used to determine whether the pilot meets the minimum required experience.
**Simulator hours are excluded
FIRST OFFICER - A320 TYPE RATED - EXPERIENCED
Minimum 500 hours on Airbus A320*
Valid Instrument Rating (IR) and Type-Rating, both on Airbus A320
ATPL theory completed** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
Preferably 300 hours on Airbus A320/A330/A340/A350/A380 in last 12 months***
NOTES:
*Simulator hours are excluded
**ATPL theory certificate issued by appropriate CAA or entered in the license.
***If recency requirements are not met additional training might be applicable
FIRST OFFICER - NON-TYPE RATED - EXPERIENCED
Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on any multi-engine class/type
Valid multi-engine class or type rating
Minimum 500 hours ME/IR multi crew operation experience* (Airline ME > 5.7tons and Business ME > 20tons)
ATPL theory completed** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
JOC or APS-MCC (jet/fan) course completed*** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
*Ultra-light aircraft, power gliders, simulator and helicopter hours are excluded
**ATPL theory certificate issued by appropriate CAA or entered into the license remarks
***JOC / APS-MCC (jet/fan) is not required if jet aircraft is flown before or jet type rating (e.g. B737) completed
FIRST OFFICER - A320 TYPE-RATED - CADET LEVEL
Valid Instrument Rating (IR) and Type-Rating, both on Airbus A320
ATPL theory completed* (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
Total 300 hours actual flight time on fixed-wing aircraft**
NOTES:
*ATPL theory certificate issued by appropriate authority or entered into the license
**Ultra-light aircraft, power gliders, simulator and helicopter hours are excluded
FIRST OFFICER - NON-TYPE RATED - CADET LEVEL
Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on any multi-engine class/type
Valid multi-engine class or type rating
ATPL theory completed* (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
UPRT training completed** (certificate and 3 hours TTL logbook entry on certified aircraft)
AND
Total 140 hours actual flight time on fixed wing aircraft*** with integrated ATPL theory completed
OR
Total 200 hours actual flight time on fixed wing aircraft*** with CPL/IR training completed in modular system.
NOTES:
*ATPL theory certificate issued by any EASA / UK CAA or entered in the license
**Advanced UPRT is not required if any type rating on complex aircraft completed before
***Ultra-light aircraft, power gliders, simulator and helicopter hours are excluded
Registration for these Selection Events events is mandatory. Please apply by filling out the Pilot Application Form below.
Before making an AOC selection, make sure that you are eligible to work for that AOC and that the AOC offers the base and roster pattern according to your preference. For more information, consult the roster pattern section.
IMPORTANT: Please be advised that it would not be possible to change the AOC during the application process.
Wizz Air is proud to be offering attractive retention (of amount up to €25,000 for FO/SFO and €40,000 for CP after three years) and sign-on bonuses* (up to € 5,000 for FO/SFO and €10,000)
Waiting time depends on the necessity of the market and company needs. Once you have been set to invited status, as soon as slots are available for an assessment event, you will be automatically notified via the system.
Event availability depends on the position you have applied for. Certain positions require lower/higher number of slots. If the system shows full, it automatically means that there are no slots available anymore under your particular position. Should slots become open again, you will be notified via email.
In order to be eligible for Wizz Air Malta & Wizz Air Hungary, you need to have unrestricted right to live and work in the EU or Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine.
You will find all of the instructions of how to register in the invitation email. Once you have booked your slot, you will receive a confirmation email.
For Wizz Air Hungary Selection events, the company will provide flight tickets and hotel accommodation only to Captains and experienced Type rated first officers for recruitment events being held in Budapest. For Wizz Air Malta Selection events, the company will provide flight tickets only to Captains and experienced Type rated first officers for recruitment events being held in Rome.
Each and every candidate is evaluated according to his/her performance during the assessment days. The assessors will decide how long your freezing period is going to be. Once your freezing period is over, kindly contact us in order to reactivate your application.
The Base Change policy allows candidates to switch bases. A new joiner may submit their base change after their line check release. Once the base change has been submitted, you will be able to track your status on the waiting list. This is a first come, first serve process which allows for a clear and transparent process for all employees.
If you cancel your assessment within one week prior to the event, you will not be able to book an assessment for the following two weeks.
WIZZ AIR PILOT ACADEMY
The WIZZ Air Pilot Academy is a unique pilot training program, giving a whole new generation of pilots with little to no previous aviation experience the opportunity to obtain a Commercial Pilot's License and the prospective of working as a pilot at WIZZ Air, thanks to high-quality pilot training, starting from scratch, with the support of an experienced flight school and in line with Wizz Air's training standards. All of this made affordable thanks to a new, improved payment scheme. Is it your dream to become a professional airline pilot? Then start here to make it come true! Are you ready to change your life? Then make the first steps by visiting our webpage.
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