Jet2 hires cabin crew at Birmingham Airport with ‘excellent salary’: What are the benefits and how to apply

Cabin crew hopefuls in Birmingham can now apply for their dream positions as Jet2 look to expand its workforce in the area, promising an ‘excellent’ salary and 37 days of annual leave. The major holiday company said the jobs will come with all sorts of benefits including discounts on travel, leisure, shopping and well-being on top of ‘generous commission’ for onboard sales.

In a statement, the carrier said while no previous experience is necessary, applicants need to be “passionate” and able to “deliver outstanding customer’s service at all times”. The full-time positions, advertised as “permanent seasonal” contracts, also require them to have the “desire to create memories” for customers.

It said: “As a dedicated cabin crew colleague at Birmingham Airport, you’ll ensure our customers feel their holiday has started right from the moment they step onboard our aircraft. By working as one team you’ll ensure our customers are relaxed, safe, and comfortable while using your sales skills to offer a full range of in-flight refreshments and tax-free goods.

“Our wide and varied flight programme to all of our exciting destinations across Europe means that we cannot specify the exact hours you will work each week. You will receive your roster six to eight weeks in advance, this will include working early starts and late finishes across any day of the week, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

“To ensure that you are equipped to join our award-winning Cabin Crew Team, you will be invited to attend a four-week training course which will give you all the necessary skills and knowledge to start your cabin crew career.”

Benefits for Jet2 cabin crew

According to Jet2, there are several benefits waiting for successful candidates. They are:

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• Flight Duty pay
• Flight Sector pay
• Generous commission scheme for onboard sales
• No upfront fees for your Cabin Crew Training Course
• Free Uniform Allocation
• Free Car Parking at Airport
• Contributory pension scheme
• 37 days holiday entitlement per annum (including Bank Holidays)
• Life Assurance of 3 x annual salary
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com holidays and flights
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing online medical assistance and counselling for you and your family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Many retail discounts on – travel and leisure, health, and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle

Jet2 cabin crew key skills and experience required

• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service at all times
• The confidence to handle a variety of customer facing situations
• A naturally positive and friendly personality, as well as having the determination and resilience to work to tight timeframes
• A desire to create memories for all of our customers by working together with your colleagues and being an effective team member
• No previous experience is required however an aptitude/ desire to sell and work towards targets is beneficial 

Jet2 cabin crew jobs at Birmingham Airport: How to apply

According to the advertisement, all of their cabin crew vacancies are recruited on a full-time basis. Those applying need to complete their short application form and take the customer service online assessment by registering on its website. If you are successful, you will be invited to meet their team at an in-person assessment day.