Job Description
If you are interested in relocating to the UK, Wizz Air UK are hiring direct entry A320 rated Captains and experienced A320 rated Senior First Officers for our London bases.
February 25th - Chicago (Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O’Hare Airport) (10am - 4pm local time)
February 26th - Chicago (Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O’Hare Airport) (10am - 4pm local time)
• We offer work visas for Captains
• Senior First Officers must be eligible for a UK or Irish passport through ancestry
• FAA licences accepted – conversion pathway provided during your first 12 months
ELIGIBILITY
Senior First Officers
• FAA ATP with 1500 multi crew hours
• A320 rating
• British or Irish ancestry
Captains
• 2000hrs A320 PIC
• A320 rating
• Wizz sponsor UK work visa for you and immediate family if no British or Irish ancestry
PAID HOLIDAYS
• 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
SALARY AND ROSTERS
Senior First Officer – Random or fixed 5 on 4 off roster
• Expect around £85,000 GBP ($115,000 USD) with flight pay
• Days off around £600/day ($800 USD)
Captain – Random, fixed 5/4 and 14/14 part time rosters
• New captains expect around £155,000 GBP ($210,000 USD) with flight pay
• Increases to over £200,000 GBP ($270,000 USD) with seniority
• 14/14 expect around £100,000 GBP ($135,000 USD)
• Days off around £1,000/day ($1,350 USD)
• Line training earns around £20,000 GBP ($27,000 USD) extra per year
OTHER DETAILS
• Mostly 2 sector days out and back
• Layovers on 321XLR routes
February 25th - Chicago (Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O’Hare Airport) (10am - 4pm local time)
February 26th - Chicago (Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O’Hare Airport) (10am - 4pm local time)
• We offer work visas for Captains
• Senior First Officers must be eligible for a UK or Irish passport through ancestry
• FAA licences accepted – conversion pathway provided during your first 12 months
ELIGIBILITY
Senior First Officers
• FAA ATP with 1500 multi crew hours
• A320 rating
• British or Irish ancestry
Captains
• 2000hrs A320 PIC
• A320 rating
• Wizz sponsor UK work visa for you and immediate family if no British or Irish ancestry
PAID HOLIDAYS
• 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
SALARY AND ROSTERS
Senior First Officer – Random or fixed 5 on 4 off roster
• Expect around £85,000 GBP ($115,000 USD) with flight pay
• Days off around £600/day ($800 USD)
Captain – Random, fixed 5/4 and 14/14 part time rosters
• New captains expect around £155,000 GBP ($210,000 USD) with flight pay
• Increases to over £200,000 GBP ($270,000 USD) with seniority
• 14/14 expect around £100,000 GBP ($135,000 USD)
• Days off around £1,000/day ($1,350 USD)
• Line training earns around £20,000 GBP ($27,000 USD) extra per year
OTHER DETAILS
• Mostly 2 sector days out and back
• Layovers on 321XLR routes
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Wizz Air UK - Open Day for Pilots in Chicago (relocate to UK) position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
