EasyJet is one of the biggest cabin crew employers in Europe, and one of the most popular choices for UK candidates who want a permanent base close to home. Crew fly short-haul routes from bases across the UK and Europe and sleep in their own beds most nights, and last year the airline set out to recruit nearly 1,000 new cabin crew for the summer season alone.
But is EasyJet hiring cabin crew right now? This article, which is updated with every change and development, will tell you everything you need to know.
At a Glance
easyJet is giving us a drip-feed of postings at the moment, with the latest being an opening at Southend Airport. This is a ‘Talent Pool’ position for a six-month fixed-term contract for the summer 2027 season. Further openings are expected soon.
- What’s happening: easyJet is finalising details for recruitment at bases across its network.
- Registered interest over the summer? Check your email. EasyJet has started inviting registered candidates to talent pool places at five bases. Don’t worry if you haven’t yet heard from easyJet, as emails are being sent in batches.
- What to do now: Prepare your application, as application windows don’t open for long.
The short answer to “Is easyJet hiring cabin crew right now?” is: Yes. Applications for a fixed-term contract for the Summer 2027 season are now open for Southend.
Other bases are also expected to open in the coming weeks, although easyJet’s recruitment team is still finalising details.
How EasyJet Recruits Cabin Crew
EasyJet doesn’t hold walk-in Open Days. Instead, it advertises vacancies for individual bases on its careers site, and you apply online for the specific base you want to work from. Shortlisted candidates complete online assessments and are then invited to an Assessment Day, held either virtually or in person.
A few things make EasyJet different from airlines that recruit in one central location:
- You apply for one base. You must live within 90 minutes of that base, or be willing to relocate before you join.
- A rejection locks you out for six months. If you’re unsuccessful, you have to wait six months from your original application before applying again, including at a different base. Choose your base carefully rather than applying to the first one you see.
- Contracts vary by vacancy. EasyJet offers fixed-term, seasonal and permanent contracts, and the type is set out on each vacancy. Check before you apply.
- Hiring follows the summer. Most recruitment happens between late summer and winter, so new crew can complete training before the summer peak.
Worth knowing: EasyJet sometimes opens a register of interest before vacancies are advertised, which lets the airline gauge demand at each base before committing to numbers. Registering isn’t an application, but this year it has given registered candidates first access to talent pool places.
Where Things Stand Right Now
easyJet is currently opening applications for different bases across its network in batches.
At the moment, easyJet only has one open position: a six-month fixed-term position at Southend Airport for the summer 2027 season, but the airline is expected to announce further openings in the weeks ahead. The reason for the drip-by-drip nature of this recruitment round is that easyJet is still finalising how many cabin crew it needs to recruit for each of its bases, and this is taking slightly longer than anticipated.
If you pre-registered for opportunities over the summer, then expect an email from easyJet at some point soon with details on how to apply for your chosen base. Although some candidates have already received an email, don’t be alarmed if you are still waiting. easyJet is only sending emails to candidates for bases with confirmed openings. If you’re unsure, check your spam box to make sure you haven’t missed an email from the easyJet recruitment team.
Last openings:
- Southend – last opened on November 11
- Geneva – last opened in November – NOW CLOSED
- London Gatwick – last opened between October 26 and November 1 – NOW CLOSED.
How Likely Is EasyJet to Open Hiring?
Recent EasyJet Cabin Crew Recruitment
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | Applications open for London Gatwick |
| October 22, 2026 | EasyJet confirms the Gatwick opening date |
| October 21, 2026 | Registered candidates invited to join the talent pool for seasonal Summer 2027 roles at five bases |
| July 2026 | Register of interest opens for Summer 2027 roles across the UK and Europe |
| August 2025 | EasyJet launches a drive to recruit nearly 1,000 cabin crew for Summer 2026 |
Minimum Requirements
Before you start preparing, make sure you meet EasyJet’s minimum requirements:
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Remember: There’s also no upper age limit, and EasyJet has been actively encouraging older career changers to apply. Its number of over-50s in the cabin has more than doubled since 2022.
Insight: We estimate new EasyJet cabin crew earn around £22,000 to £25,000 in their first year once flight pay and 10% commission on onboard sales are added to the basic salary. Pay is negotiated with the Unite union, and UK crew are currently partway through an inflation-linked pay deal. Our EasyJet cabin crew salary and benefits guide breaks it down.
How to Apply and Stay Ready
Applications go through the official EasyJet careers site. You apply online for a specific base, then complete three online assessments: verbal reasoning, situational judgement and a workplace behaviour questionnaire. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an Assessment Day, either virtual or in person, with a group exercise and a competency-based interview. Successful candidates then join a talent pool until a training course is available.
Even if your base isn’t hiring right now, don’t wait until it is before preparing. Use the time to make sure you’re application ready:
- Get your CV ready now. It’s screened by an applicant tracking system before a person reads it, so keep it simple. Start with our free cabin crew resume templates.
- Practise the online assessments. Our online assessment practice tests cover all three formats EasyJet uses.
- Learn the Promise Behaviours. EasyJet builds its crew culture around four behaviours: Be Safe, Be Welcoming, Be Bold and Be Challenging. Have a real example ready for each.
- Pick your base carefully. With a six-month wait after a rejection, applying to the wrong base can cost you a whole hiring season.
Our EasyJet cabin crew recruitment guide walks through every stage in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Applications for a fixed-term contract for the Summer 2027 season are now open for Southend. easyJet is reviewing cabin crew requirements across its network, and more openings are expected to be announced soon. This status was last checked on November 11, 2026. We are continuously monitoring for updates and will provide further details as soon as the situation changes.
easyJet has had several openings in the last few weeks:
- Southend opened on November 11
- Geneva opened on November 3 and closed within 24 hours.
- London Gatwick was last open between October 26 and November 1
- The airline has also accepted applications for some regional UK bases for candidates who pre-registered over the summer.
More openings are expected in the coming weeks, so keep checking back or sign up for email alerts to be the first to hear.
Keep checking your email. EasyJet says it is reviewing registered candidates in phases, base by base, as it confirms its Summer 2027 numbers, and will be in touch if opportunities come up.
We estimate new cabin crew earn around £22,000 to £25,000 in their first year, made up of basic salary, flight pay and 10% commission on onboard sales.
No. EasyJet doesn’t require any aviation experience, but you need at least six months in a customer-facing or people-focused role.
This page is part of our ongoing coverage of EasyJet cabin crew recruitment, from what the airline looks for to how each stage of the process works. If you're getting ready to apply, here's where to go next.
