British low-cost carrier Jet2 has reopened a program that gives aspiring pilots access to fully funded flight training.
The airline recently opened its Jet2FlightPath program for 2026. It will provide at least 60 candidates the opportunity to pilot aircraft without having to self-fund the cost of flight training, which can exceed £100,000.
The relaunch of the program is due to the huge interest in the inaugural program, which launched last year.
As a result, 60 candidates are already working their way through an 18-month Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training course on their way to becoming pilots.
Last year, the program received 18,000 applications for its 60 places. Successful candidates came from various backgrounds, including school leavers, university graduates, schoolteachers, and police officers.
The Jet2FlightPath program aims to boost social mobility and promote diversity within the pilot community. Over 20% of last year’s candidates were women.
After a selection process that includes assessments and interviews, successful candidates are invited onto the 18-month ATPL course in the U.K., Spain, or the U.S. Training will begin this year.
After completing the ATPL course, trainees will be offered type rating training on either an Airbus or Boeing aircraft before they can fly for the airline.
Jet2 is the U.K.’s third-largest airline. It employs over 2,000 pilots and will operate a fleet of 138 aircraft this summer.
To apply, applicants need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications.
Further details and information on how to apply are available at www.jet2careers.com/pilot-careers/jet2flightpath/.
