easyJet is the UK's largest airline and Europe's second-largest low-cost carrier, operating 340+ Airbus A320 family aircraft from 30+ bases across 38 countries. Unlike Ryanair's efficiency-first screening, easyJet's recruitment is built around cultural fit — their "Orange Spirit" values framework shapes every stage, starting with your CV.
This guide covers how to tailor your CV and cover letter for easyJet's values-driven selection process. For the full application walkthrough, see the easyJet application guide.
CV Guide Summary
- This guide covers how to format your pilot CV specifically for easyJet applications.
- How to write a pilot CV for easyJet.
- Airline CV screening uses ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) - formatting matters as much as content.
- Includes formatting templates, common mistakes to avoid, and section-by-section guidance.
- easyJet is the UK's largest airline and Europe's second-largest low-cost carrier, operating 340+ Airbus A320 family aircraft from 30+ bases across 38 countries.
A Values-Driven Application
easyJet's ATS performs keyword screening before any recruiter sees your CV. The keywords that matter here are not just technical — they are cultural. easyJet screens for alignment with six Orange Spirit values: Safety, Simplicity, Teamwork, Integrity, Passion, and Pioneering.
This does not mean stuffing your CV with buzzwords. It means framing your experience through a values lens. Instead of "managed crew of 4," write "led a 4-person crew with focus on safety reporting and open CRM culture." Instead of "reduced fuel burn," write "implemented cost-efficient taxi procedures in line with company sustainability targets."
What to highlight for easyJet
- CRM and safety reporting examples — not just "completed CRM training"
- Customer-facing experience or service awareness
- Adaptability — base flexibility, fleet transitions, line training
- Airbus A320 type rating or hours (if held)
- Preferred base and availability (easyJet hires per base)
Cover Letter Is Required
easyJet is one of the few European airlines that explicitly requires a cover letter at the application stage — alongside your CV, passport, license, medical, and logbook pages. Many candidates skip it or submit a generic template. This is a mistake.
Your cover letter should directly address why easyJet — not just "why airline pilot." Reference a specific Orange Spirit value, mention a recent easyJet initiative (sustainability targets, route expansion, cadet programme), and state your base preference with reasoning. Keep it under one page.
Workday ATS & Format
easyJet uses Workday, which handles tables better than Oracle Taleo but still prefers simple formatting. Use a single-column PDF with standard fonts at 10-12pt. Write "Airbus A320" in full — not "A320" or "Bus" — as the ATS matches exact aircraft designations from the job posting.
Present flight hours clearly: Total, PIC, Dual, Multi-Engine, and Simulator hours. If you have A320 time, list it as a separate line. easyJet weights aptitude over raw hours, but Workday uses your hour figures for knockout filtering at the minimum thresholds (500 on type for TR, 1,000 total for NTR).
Modular & Low-Hour Pilots
Since 2024, easyJet accepts modular-route pilots — but with strict criteria. Your CV needs to clearly show: APS MCC (not generic MCC), A-UPRT completion, training completed after December 2021, and a clean ATPL exam record.
The 5-resit rule
easyJet enforces a hard limit of 5 total ATPL exam resits. More than 5 = automatic rejection. If you are close to the limit, state your resit count explicitly on your CV — hiding it will be caught during document verification and wastes everyone's time.
For Generation easyJet cadets, emphasize your training school's quality, any extra qualifications (MCC, UPRT, jet orientation), and your motivation for a long-term easyJet career — not just "any airline job."
Photo Policy
Most European airlines do not require a photo on your CV, and including one can trigger unconscious bias concerns in some HR departments. Do not add a photo unless the airline specifically requests one on their careers page.
Submit as PDF
Always submit your CV as a PDF unless the airline specifically requests Word format. ATS systems (Workday) can strip formatting from .docx files — tables, columns, and custom fonts often render as garbled text. Use a single-column layout with standard section headings.
easyJet-Specific Mistakes
Skipping the cover letter — it is required, not optional. No cover letter = incomplete application.
Generic "any airline" language — easyJet screens for cultural fit. Your CV should read like you want to fly for easyJet, not just anyone.
Listing generic MCC instead of APS MCC — easyJet requires APS MCC specifically. If your certificate says APS, make sure your CV reflects it.
Hiding ATPL resit count — easyJet verifies this. If you have resits, state the number. Exceeding 5 total resits triggers automatic rejection.