Meet Alistair Mackenzie!
17 years of airline pilot experience, now a line training captain at Wizz Air UK
based in LTN. He also leads the pilot recruitment department at Wizz Air UK overseeing the recruitment process from start to finish, directing recruitment strategy and leading the recruitment team.
Meet Alistair Mackenzie!
17 years of airline pilot experience, now a line training captain at Wizz Air UK
based in LTN. He also leads the pilot recruitment department at Wizz Air UK overseeing the recruitment process from start to finish, directing recruitment strategy and leading the recruitment team.
Pilots from the USA and Canada—your next big adventure starts here. Fly state-of-the-art Airbus aircraft, discover exciting UK bases, and join a dynamic international crew. With great contracts, rapid career growth, and the chance to experience life in Europe, Wizz Air UK is where your flying future takes flight.
| Position | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Senior First Officers |
• FAA/TC ATP with 1500 multi crew hours • A320 rating • British or Irish ancestry |
| Captains |
• 2000hrs A320 PIC • A320 rating • Wizz Air will sponsor UK work visa for you and immediate family if you have no British or Irish ancestry |
| Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Senior First Officer |
• Random or fixed 5 on 4 off roster • Expect around $115,000 USD (£85,000 GBP) with flight pay • Days off around $800 USD/day (£600) |
| Captain |
• Random, fixed 5/4 and 14/14 part-time rosters • New Captains expect around $210,000 USD (£155,000 GBP) with flight pay • Increases to over $270,000 USD (£200,000 GBP) with seniority • 14/14 expect around $135,000 USD (£100,000 GBP) • Days off around $1,350 USD/day (£1,000) |
| Line training earns around $27,000 USD (£20,000 GBP) extra per year | |
| Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Senior First Officer |
• Random or fixed 5 on 4 off roster • Expect around $115,000 USD (£85,000 GBP) with flight pay • Days off around $800 USD/day (£600/day) |
| Captain |
• Random, fixed 5/4 and 14/14 part-time rosters • New Captains expect around $210,000 USD (£155,000 GBP) with flight pay • Increases to over $270,000 USD (£200,000 GBP) with seniority • 14/14 expect around $135,000 USD (£100,000 GBP) • Days off around $1,350 USD/day (£1,000) |
| Line training earns around $27,000 USD (£20,000 GBP) extra per year | |
| Details |
|---|
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• Fixed 5/4 roster = 25 days • Can be used to get 5 blocks of 13 days off per year (4 OFF, 5 LEAVE, 4 OFF) • Free confirmed staff travel tickets on Wizz network allocated each year • Unlimited fixed price tickets |
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• Mostly 2 sector days out and back • Layovers on 321XLR routes |
