Budget airline Jet2 are to create more than 300 jobs at Manchester Airport as they prepare to launch new routes.

The carrier, which operates 48 routes from Manchester, says it needs to fill around around 310 pilot, cabin crew and engineering roles based at the airport as part of its expansion programme.

As part of the recruitment drive, Jet 2 is to stage a recruitment roadshow at Radisson Blu Hotel at the airport next Thursday, September 8.

Nationwide, Jet2 are seeking to recruit 1,000 new posts around the UK.

Earlier this year, Jet2.com and its holiday business announced a major expansion of its European routes, including new destinations Costa de Almeria in Spain and the Greek peninsula of Halkidiki.

The move has been backed up with the acquisition of a fleet of 30 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which will begin service from next month.

Bosses at the airline say they are now targeting experienced Pilots with an existing Commercial or Military background, a strong training record and the commitment, energy and flexibility required to deliver friendly low fares to their all-important customers.

Also they are seeking aspiring Cabin Crew members who are ”passionate about customer service with a positive and flexible approach to work”, and experienced airside engineers.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “Our family-friendly formula is clearly working with customers and it means that we’re one of the UK’s fastest growing airlines. We have exciting plans to expand the number of destinations we fly to, as well as the number of UK bases we fly from, and this means that our team is growing all the time too.

“If you’re a Pilot, Engineer or aspiring Cabin Crew, and want to join the team of the UK’s favourite airline, then we’d be delighted to see you at our Manchester Airport roadshow.”

For more information about the event, head to www.jet2careers.com .

  • The recruitment event at the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport will take place on Thursday 8th September 2016 – 10:00-18:00
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