Selection stages

1. Online application
2. Online testing (Aon/cut-e)
3. Application review
4. Non-technical assessment: group exercise + competency interview (pilot + HR, ~1 h; sometimes on Teams)
5. Technical A320 simulator assessment

Tests

• Aon (cut-e): numerical and verbal reasoning, gridChallenge, personality (work-related behaviour)
• Cut-e complex control, sense of direction, multitasking, situational CRM questions
• CAE ADAPT (Generation easyJet cadets)

Simulator check

A320 sim with briefing pack; raw-data instrument flying, ILS and standard manoeuvres, scenario handling and CRM; example route East Midlands to Liverpool; Gatwick or Milan Malpensa

By rank

• Cadet: Generation easyJet MPL with CAE: application review, CAE ADAPT, group exercises and personal interview.
• Captain: Online tests plus a 5-10 min psychologist video interview mostly on personality (prep-site report).
• First officer: Direct entry: Aon tests, group exercise, competency interview, A320 sim; rated pilots may get some technical questions.

Interview questions

Competency and CRM

1. Describe a time you made a mistake or a poor decision. (First officer)
2. Describe a time you took a calculated risk. (First officer)
3. Describe a time when safety was your top priority. (First officer)

Motivation

1. Why easyJet, and why now?
2. Why do you want to be an airline pilot rather than a flying instructor? (Cadet)

Company and industry

1. What do you know about easyJet and why do you want to join?
2. How do you live easyJet's values?

Technical

1. What are the roles of a first officer, and who does a first officer communicate with? (Cadet)