No, you may only apply for one country across TUI Airline (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, or UK). If unsuccessful, you cannot apply for another country in the same cycle or within 12 months. Duplicate applications will not be considered.

Yes, you can apply for multiple positions. However, you will only complete the selection process once. If you are successful and have applied for several roles, we will determine which position to offer you.

No. You need to be in possession of your license before you apply to TUI Airline. 

Yes. You must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the country of the AOC you are applying to.

Yes, you need to hold an EU passport to apply for European-based positions.

All assessments and interviews are conducted in English, as this is the operational language across TUI Airline.

TUI does not cover transportation or accommodation expenses related to the selection process.

You may apply for a First Officer position at TUI Airline up to two times. If this was your first application and you completed either the Psychometric Assessments, Assessment Centre or Simulator Assessment but were not successful, you are welcome to re‑apply after one year. Please note that if you apply a second time and are again unsuccessful, we will not be able to consider any further applications for this position.

If you’re successful in our selection process, you’ll be placed into our Pilot Talent Pool. This means your skills and behaviours have matched our selection criteria – you’re just one step away from joining TUI. You’ll remain in the Talent Pool while we finalise airport base requirements. Offers are made based on business needs, so some bases and candidates may receive offers before others. We’ll keep you updated throughout this stage.

You can expect to be in the Talent Pool for up to 12 months and will receive regular email updates during this time.

If you don’t receive an offer, you’ll be able to submit a new application.

At TUI, we foster a workplace culture built on inclusion, respect, safety, support, and collaboration across all our AOCs.

You must hold a valid license issued by the appropriate aviation authority for your country of operation.

If you’re joining our Dutch, or Swedish operations, you’ll need a valid EASA license. Should your EASA license be issued by another EU country, you’ll need to convert it to match your operating country. For UK operations, a valid UK CAA license is required.

Yes. For type-rated positions, you must have a valid and current type rating for the required aircraft when your employment begins. If your type rating expires before your start date, you’re responsible for renewing or revalidating it beforehand.

You’ll be employed directly by one of our five AOCs, meaning your contract and payroll will come from the specific AOC you join: TUI Airways (UK & Ireland), TUI fly Nordic (Sweden), TUI fly Netherlands, TUI fly Belgium, or TUI fly Germany.

Your base depends on which AOC you join. The Netherlands operates from Schiphol, and Sweden from Stockholm or Gothenburg. Please note that Amsterdam (TUI Airline Netherlands) is our main base, though we do operate flights from other bases as well.

In the UK, bases are assigned according to operational needs and will be confirmed in your employment offer.

We don’t provide housing or commuting contracts. You’re welcome to live wherever suits you, as long as you can meet your AOC’s standby requirements.

Our rosters are designed to be flexible without a fixed pattern, which means each month can vary significantly, depending on operational needs and scheduling requirements. Since we don’t offer commuting contracts, it’s your responsibility to ensure you can reach the base within the required timeframe when on standby duty. For most of our bases, you’ll need to be available to report within 60 minutes of being called. This means you’ll need to arrange your accommodation accordingly to meet our standby obligations.

No. Your roster will vary significantly with no fixed pattern – flexibility is key!

Yes. You’ll typically receive 5–6 weeks of roster visibility, and all schedules are fully compliant with duty and rest regulations.

Start dates vary by AOC. The Netherlands begins from June and both the UK and Sweden from late October to November.

All training is delivered in-house by our experienced instructors using modern simulators and structured programmes.

UK applicants complete all training in the UK. For European AOC applicants, theoretical training happens at your assigned base country, while simulator training may take place at various centres across Europe or the UK, including Berlin, Barcelona, Vienna, and Gatwick.

Your first day starts with an induction led by the pilot management team, where you’ll learn about TUI and meet other managers. Training then begins and includes safety equipment and procedures training, plus B737/B787 flight training. Type rated pilots complete an OCC, while non-type rated pilots complete a full type rating. Low hour or military pilots not eligible for zero flight time training will also complete aircraft training. You’ll then fly a number of line training sectors with our training team before your line check. The exact number of sectors depends on your experience level.

Yes. When your training takes you abroad, we’ve got your accommodation covered! 

TUI offers diverse career development opportunities. You can advance through flying roles like Captain or Instructor positions, or transition into various non-flying roles throughout the TUI organisation.

You’ll be operating from our main base at Schiphol Airport. While we don’t provide housing or offer commuting contracts, you’re free to live wherever suits you best – with one important condition: you must be able to reach Schiphol Airport within 60 minutes when on standby duty.

You’ll need to be fluent in English (minimum ELP 4). While Dutch language skills are a plus, they’re not essential.

Great news! If you don’t already have a B787 type rating, we’ll provide this training for you. To qualify for our B787 type rating opportunity, you’ll need to be eligible for Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT) on the B787 in accordance with FCL.730.A**Have completed a minimum of 500 hours flight time or 100 route sectors on a multi-pilot turbo-jet aeroplane certificated to the standards of CS-25 or equivalent airworthiness code or on a multi-pilot turbo-prop aeroplane having a maximum certificated take-off mass of not less than 10 tonnes or a certificated passenger seating configuration of more than 19 passengers.If you meet these requirements, we’d be thrilled to help you take your career to new heights on our beautiful Dreamliners!

We’re delighted to invest in your future by covering your type rating costs completely! In return, we simply ask for your commitment through a four-year bond. If you decide to pursue opportunities elsewhere during this period, you’ll only need to repay the training costs on a pro-rata basis – meaning the amount reduces the longer you stay with us. And for complete peace of mind: if TUI Airline needs to end your contract within those four years, you won’t be responsible for any remaining training costs. We see this as the beginning of a fantastic journey together in the skies!

Contract Type: Part Time Lifestyle 81.3%

This contract means:

– Summer (May-October): Full-time work

– Winter (November-April): Part-time work with 13 weeks off

Winter Leave Breakdown:

– 6 weeks – Company allocated

– 6 weeks – Available to bid for

– 1 week – Peak season leave (Christmas, Easter, Half Term) – Available to bid for

Yes. If you don’t already have a B737 type rating, your salary will be reduced by £7,000 per year for 3 years (or until training costs are fully repaid). If you leave TUI before repaying the total amount, you’ll be liable for any outstanding balance. Full details of the training costs will be included in your contract.

Full-time work can be bid for and is allocated based on seniority order.

All positions are on the B737.

No, there are currently no B787 opportunities. However, pilots may bid to switch fleets after joining, with all bids allocated in seniority order.

We have multiple bases across the UK. Your specific base will be confirmed when you receive your offer of employment.

Initial training is at East Midlands, with simulator training conducted at Gatwick.

We have two bases in the Nordics: Stockholm Arlanda and Gothenburg.

Your intended base will be discussed and clarified early in the recruitment process, based on operational needs and availability, so you will know what to expect from the start.

You will be offered a full-time contract, starting with a six-month probation period that begins after your Final Line Check has been completed. Once the probation period is successfully completed, your employment automatically converts into a permanent contract.

Theoretical training happens at your assigned base country, while simulator training may take place at various centres across Europe or the UK, including Berlin, Barcelona, Vienna, Gatwick and Düsseldorf.

No, there are currently no B787 opportunities. However, pilots may bid to switch fleets after joining, with all bids allocated in seniority order.