1. About the job
As a First Officer, you will have significant responsibilities and will receive active mentoring from experienced Captains to help you advance in your career. With the variety of roles we offer outside of flying, there are many opportunities to further define your career path within our company. Joining our motivated and dynamic pilot team, will allow you to create unforgettable travel experiences.
2. Job descriptions

NTR B737 – Belgium
Don’t have a B737 type-rating yet? No problem. Join TUI as a First Officer on the Boeing 737 and take your career to new heights — we provide a full type rating training.
Click (here) to learn more about the NTR B737 vacancy in Belgium

TR B737 – Belgium
Take your seat in the cockpit with TUI as a Type Rated First Officer on the Boeing 737. Join a dynamic team flying across Europe and beyond.
Learn more about the B737 vacancy in Belgium here! (Link to be added)

NTR B737 – The Netherlands
Don’t have a B737 type-rating yet? No problem. Join TUI as a First Officer on the Boeing 737 and take your career to new heights — we provide a full type rating training.
Click (here) to learn more about the NTR B737 vacancy in The Netherlands. (Link to be added)

TR B737 – The Netherlands
Take your seat in the cockpit with TUI as a Type Rated First Officer on the Boeing 737. Join a dynamic team flying across Europe and beyond.
Learn more about the B737 vacancy in the Netherlands here! (Link to be added)

(Non) TR B787 – The Netherlands
Exciting opportunity to join TUI as a First Officer on the Boeing 787. Explore long-haul destinations and grow your career with Europe’s leading travel company.
Learn more about the B787 vacancy here! (Link to be added)

TR B737 – UK
Take your seat in the cockpit with TUI as a Type Rated First Officer on the Boeing 737. Join a dynamic team flying across Europe and beyond.
Learn more about the B737 vacancy in the United Kingdom here! (Link to be added)

TR B787 – Sweden
Take your seat in the cockpit with TUI as a Type Rated First Officer on the Boeing 737. Join a dynamic team flying across Europe and beyond.
Learn more about the B737 vacancy in Sweden here!
3. FAQ – TBD
3.1 General
It is important that you are in possession of an EASA license, EU passport and a work permit for the Netherlands or Belgium.
We will not apply for a work permit on your behalf. Note that the process of obtaining a work permit can take several months.
If you do not meet these requirements, we unfortunately cannot consider your application.
It is important that you can operate out of our main base Schiphol (for TUI fly Netherlands) and Brussels (for TUI fly Belgium). Housing will not be foreseen.
Your place of residence is not restricted. However, please note that during standby duty for TUI fly Netherlands, you must be able to reach Schiphol Airport within 60 minutes if called.
For TUI fly Belgium, you must be able to reach Brussels Airport within 120 minutes if called.
No; you need to be fluent in English (ELP 5 minimum). Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.
The training courses are scheduled to begin at various dates spanning from July 2025 to December 2025, with the first type-rating course starting in early June 2025.
If these start dates do not align with your notice periods or other commitments, you can still complete the selection process. We will place you on a waiting list for the next available training courses. Please note that the training dates for 2026 have not yet been determined, so we cannot provide information on those at this time.
No; especially for our B737 position, your roster will vary significantly with no fixed pattern.
TUI fly will not cover the transportation- and accommodation expenses you will make during the selection process.
You can re-apply after a waiting period of one year. During this time, you have the possibility to gain additional experience or skills to strengthen your application.
No; Due to GDPR regulations, we do not accept or consider spontaneous applications sent via mail. Any personal details sent to us via mail will be deleted.
Please apply through our Careers website. If you do not see a job position listed, it means we are not currently recruiting for those roles.
3.2 Belgium
While we operate out of five bases in Belgium, your primary base will be Brussels. If you need to fly from any of the other bases, we will arrange a taxi for you from our headquarters in Zaventem.
80% contract:
1.Stable monthly 80% salary
2. Until 31/10/2026, you will fly 100% to fully build on your flying experience, during this period you will also receive a 100% salary
TUI fly Belgium will cover the cost of the type rating. You will be required to sign a bond for three years.
If you decide to leave TUI fly within the first three years, you will need to repay the training cost on a pro-rata basis.
However, if TUI fly terminates your contract within those three years, you will not be responsible for any remaining training costs.
3.3 The Netherlands
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.