*Applications for this role are now closed and will re-open later in the year for 2024 courses
Embarking upon the 19 month TUI Airline Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Cadet Programme is an exciting opportunity for those with little, or no, flying experience. You’ll complete your training and eventually join TUI as a Cadet Pilot flying the Boeing 737. We’re looking for candidates to be committed, resilient and hard-working, and will be rewarded with a dynamic and exciting career where each day is different. Together with your colleagues, you’ll make sure that TUI customers have the best experience whilst travelling to and from their holiday helping them to ‘Live Happy’.
We’re looking for people with great communication and leadership skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, resilience to work hard throughout a challenging course, motivation to learn and ultimately develop into highly skilled professional pilots.
Eligibility
In order to apply for our MPL Cadet Programme, there are a few requirements that need to be met:
• Be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st September 2023
• Have at least five GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications
• Be fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Be eligible to live and work indefinitely in the UK without additional approvals
• Hold a valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel
• Be at least 1.58cm (5ft 2in) tall
• Able to swim 25m
• Able to obtain a CAA issued Class 1 medical prior to commencing training (at your own cost) – click here for more information
• Before commencing training, complete referencing and pre-employment checks
Course Information
The training for the MPL Cadet Programme is split into four separate phases (with each phase running consecutively):
Phase 1 – ATPL Ground School (Theoretical Knowledge Instruction)
During this phase you’ll study the required theoretical knowledge and complete the 14 ground school exams.
Duration – 750 hours/26 weeks
Location – Remote Computer-Based Training (CBT) and virtual classroom learning (from your home location)
Phase 2 – Basic Flying Training
Basic flying training will be in a Robin DR401 aircraft owned by TUI and you’ll complete approximately 62 hours of flying. During this phase, you’ll also complete Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) which will be completed over three hours on an advanced trainer aircraft.
Duration – 30 weeks
Location – Training will be placed within a TUI approved training facility
Phase 3 – Intermediate & Advanced Flying Training
This will take place in a B737 simulator where you’ll operate in a multi-crew environment using TUI procedures from day one. You’ll complete approximately 270 hours in the simulator, and this will include the completion of a type rating.
Duration – 22 weeks
Location – Training will be placed within a TUI approved training facility
Phase 4 – TUI Immersion Training
Run by our Learning & Development team, this is an opportunity to learn about the TUI business, and work in different business areas. At the end of the course, you’ll be required to present improvement ideas back to the business.
Duration – TBD
Location – TBD
Funding
The MPL Cadet Programme includes the following:
• All course and training costs
• All upfront training and licence fees
• Accommodation from phase 2 onwards
• Uniform
• ATPL theory exam fees
• All required equipment such as manuals, iPad etc.
Cadets will be liable for:
• Initial Class 1 medical and subsequent renewals
• Personal travel
• Food and personal living expenses
Upon completion of training and joining TUI as a Cadet Pilot, you’ll be paid a Cadet Pilot salary for four years, which will include repayment of training costs to TUI via salary sacrifice. This salary is currently £32,867 (post deduction) and will increase in line with pilot pay scheduling agreements.
Assessment Process
The assessment process is split into five stages, and you’ll be required to pass each stage in order to proceed to the next one:
Stage One
The first stage of the assessment process is submitting your application along with your CV. Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team, and if you meet the criteria, you’ll be invited to complete online assessments
Stage Two
This stage is a questionnaire and online assessments. The assessments include verbal, numerical, and logical reasoning tests. You’ll have seven days to complete them.
Stage Three
The next stage is a one-way digital interview where you’ll be asked to record yourself answering a series of questions. You’ll have seven days to complete this stage. Your interview will then be reviewed by our recruitment team.
Stage Four
This will be an assessment day at our TUI Training Centre, where you’ll complete a series of exercises followed by an individual interview with members of our recruitment team.
Stage Five
This stage is a flying test with our TUI Airline Training teams. This will be in a simulator where your pilot aptitude will be assessed. No previous flying experience will be necessary.
FAQs
You need to have at least five GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or support any visa applications.
No previous flight training or experience is necessary.
Yes, you can still apply if you hold a PPL.
No, this programme is designed for those who have none, or very little flying experience.
Yes, you may apply, however, we’re unable to credit any previous exam passes so these will be repeated as part of the course.
In order to commence training, you need to be at least 18 years of age.
Yes, private, en-suite, self-catered accommodation near the TUI approved training facility is included from phase two onwards. Communal kitchen and laundry facilities are provided.
The course start date is in early September 2023.
No, this is the only course in 2023.
Yes, there will be further courses in 2024.
The course will take approximately 19 months to complete.
The ground school is self-study and virtual classroom from your own home. The flying and simulator training will take place within a TUI approved training facility.
Training costs are not required to be paid prior to or during training. All training costs will be recoverable via salary sacrifice on commencing a Cadet Pilot (Second Officer) contract with TUI Airways. Upon completion of training and joining TUI as a Cadet Pilot, you’ll be paid a cadet salary for four years. This salary is currently £32,867 (post- deduction) and will increase inline with pilot pay scheduling agreements.
No, you will not receive a salary whilst training.
The training is full time, and it will be necessary to study in your own time outside of this.
You’ll be issued with a conditional offer of employment with TUI Airways on commencement of your course; however, you’ll be required to complete your training to the required standard in order to proceed with a career as a cadet entry pilot at TUI.
You’ll be advised of your UK base towards the end of your training.
Please ensure that you read the information on this page thoroughly and if you need to ask a question that’s not already answered, you can contact us here and a member of the Pilot Recruitment team will respond to you.