easyJet has appointed Skyborne Airline Academy as its official UK integrated ATPL training partner to supply 500 pilots over the next five years through the FlightCrew Futures program. This supports easyJet’s plan to hire 1,000 new pilots by 2031, with the remaining 500 training via existing partner CAE on the Multi Pilot Licence route.
The partnership introduces a fast-track pathway featuring Airbus A320 Type Rating training, with conditional job offers from easyJet issued before training begins. Skyborne’s UK-based program aligns with CAA Integrated ATPL standards, ensuring graduates meet airline requirements.
Candidates must meet strict entry criteria: minimum 18 years old, five GCSEs (grade 4+) in Maths, Science, and English, UK work rights, and eligibility for unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 and FAA Class 3 medicals. English proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or IELTS 5.5 is required.
Selection involves online AON psychometric, numeracy, and aptitude tests, followed by virtual non-technical assessments, group exercises, and easyJet interviews. Successful applicants receive conditional offers post-assessment.
Training costs cover the full Integrated ATPL syllabus, A320 Type Rating, and self-catered accommodation, with payments spread over 365 days. This dual-route strategy bolsters easyJet’s pilot pipeline amid ongoing capacity expansion.