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You can join the Company in a number of ways dependent upon your experience:
Direct entry Captains and Fast Track command
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.
Flybe only accepts online applications

