Introduction
Join the team
Flybe currently employs over 3000 staff at locations throughout the UK, Ireland and France. With its vastly growing network Flybe further demonstrates its position as Europe's largest independent regional carrier. 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
Thank you for your interest in flybe.
We have no immediate recruitment requirements for either Captains or First Officers but please keep watching this site for further information.
Best Wishes - flybe Flight Crew Recruitment
Flybe is one of the UK’s leading low cost airlines and following the acquisition of BA Connect is now Europe’s No. 1 regional low cost airline. 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.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.