1. About the job
As a First Officer at TUI fly Belgium or the Netherlands, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and comfort of our passengers. We see the journey as part of our customer’s holiday, and we expect our pilots to embrace the customer focused culture and go the extra smile to ensure our excellent customer service. It is an important part of our culture that we all contribute to ensuring our customers’ expectations are not only met but exceeded.
Working alongside our experienced Captains, you will be responsible for adhering to the highest standards of aviation safety and customer service.
In this role, you will report to a Pilot Manager who will support you through your career with us.With the variety of roles we offer outside of flying, there are many opportunities to further define your career path within TUI fly throughout your career.
Joining our passionate pilot team, will allow you to create unforgettable travel experiences.
B787 NL
B737 NL
B737 BE
3. FAQ
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.
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 apply twice for the NTR position at TUI fly. If this was your first time, you can re-apply after a waiting period of one year.
In case of a second rejection for this position, your application will no longer be considered.
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 TUI FLY BELGIUM
You will receive a permanent 80% contract with a stable 80% salary.
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.
3.3 TUI FLY NETHERLANDS
You will receive a temporary 100% contract.
Yes, if you don’t have a B787 type rating, we will offer the type rating for you. It is however mandatory to:
– already hold another valid jet type rating with a completed line check
and
– have a minimum of 500 jet flight hours OR 100 sectors.
TUI fly Netherlands will cover the cost of your type rating. You will receive a permanent and fulltime contract at TUI fly Netherlands and will be required to sign a four-year bond. If you decide to leave TUI fly within the first four years, you will need to repay the training costs on a pro-rata basis. However, if TUI fly terminates your contract within those four years, you will not be responsible for any remaining training costs.
We will provide accommodation during the B787 type rating training when it takes place outside the Netherlands. Accommodation within the Netherlands is not included. Pilots are responsible for arranging their own accommodation during training conducted within the country.