Careers at Flybe
Join the team
Flybe currently employs over 3000 staff at locations
throughout the UK, Ireland and France. With our vastly growing network
Flybe further demonstrates its position as the UK's No.1 Domestic Airline.
Managing growth is an ongoing challenge, key to which is recruiting and retaining
high-quality employees across every discipline of the business. From
pilots to engineers, customer service to cabin crew and management
to administration, we are always looking for individuals with the
experience, personality and flexibility to add value to our operations.
If you do join us you will become part of a company committed to
developing business by developing people. You can also expect excellent pay
and benefits and real opportunities for career progression. All this, and
you will be joining an industry which is predicted to continue its dramatic
growth for the foreseeable future.
Pilot recruitment
We
have no
immediate requirement for pilots. Please
keep watching this website for further information.
Flybe is the UK's No.1 Domestic Airline and following the acquisition of BA Connect is now one of Europe’s largest regional airlines. We offer real job security and choice after 27 years of continuous operation and have now spread our operation over 12 UK bases. You can learn more, including how to apply online, by visiting our Pilot recruitment section.
Line Training Captains and TRE(S)/TRI(S)
The pay uplift for Line Training Captains and TRE/TRIs is substantial and identical across the Q400 and E195 fleets. We have a limited requirement for pilots with existing TRE and/or TRI qualifications. Normally a TRE/I candidate would join as a Captain before taking up training duties.
Direct Entry Captains
Pilots who have at least 2,500 hours total and at least 500 hours command experience on a suitable type may be considered for Direct Entry Command. Broadly speaking, a suitable type is a public transport aircraft with a MTOM greater than 10 tonnes.
First Officer
If you are in possession of a JAR or UK issue Frozen or Full ATPL but your experience level does not meet the level required for command you may be considered for a First Officer position. Experienced First Officers may be employed with the opportunity of an early assessment of command potential subject to Company command assessment procedures.
Other requirements
In addition to holding a valid UK CAA or JAR licence and medical on application First Officer candidates should also have completed a Multi Crew Co-operation course. All applicants must speak fluent English and where relevant have the right to live and work in the UK. Applicants for the Channel Islands ie Jersey and Guernsey must have the relevant residential qualifications.
Unqualified pilots
Flybe offers a variety of schemes to assist individuals in obtaining a licence at a recognised Flight Training Organisation. Please see pilot sponsorship.
Engineering recruitment
Due to our ongoing expansion and completion of phase 1 of our £15 million state of the art facilities in Exeter, we seek to fill a variety of Engineering vacancies to support not only the Flybe fleet but also third party clients who provide more than 70% of our customer base. Type training can be provided for the right applicants.
Due to our continued growth we are always seeking well qualified B1/B2 licenced engineers and supervisors for our base and line maintenance operations across the UK. You can learn more including how to apply by visiting our Engineering recruitment pages.
Cabin Crew
If you are interested in becoming a member of Cabin Crew with Flybe please take a look at our Cabin Crew section.
General vacancies
Interested in joining Flybe? Due to recent expansion we are looking to employ many new staff. Take a look at our vacancies section, and become part of our exciting team.
Flybe is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers exciting career opportunities to ambitious, energetic and committed individuals.
