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Wizz Air is inviting experienced pilots from Lithuania to explore new career opportunities as the airline continues to strengthen its operations across Europe, with Vilnius remaining one of its established operational bases.
The recruitment initiative is aimed at experienced Captains, including both Airbus A320 Type Rated and Non-Type Rated professionals, as well as candidates eligible for Direct Entry Captain programmes. Assessment events will take place in Budapest later this spring and summer.
With a Wizz Air base in Vilnius and a broad route network connecting Lithuanian travellers with destinations across Europe and beyond, Lithuania remains an important market for the airline’s operations and long-term growth.
“Vilnius is an important part of our operational network, and as Wizz Air continues to grow, we are looking for experienced aviation professionals who want to develop their careers in a dynamic international environment,” says Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air. “Pilots joining Wizz Air gain access to clear career progression opportunities, competitive employment conditions, world-class training and the chance to operate one of Europe’s youngest and most efficient Airbus fleets.”
The recruitment assessments will take place in Budapest, Hungary, on the following dates:
Wizz Air is currently recruiting for several experienced pilot pathways, including:
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join Wizz Air’s growing pilot community, with access to performance-based career progression, permanent employment contracts, flexible roster options, multiple European base opportunities and commuting possibilities.More information about requirements and the application process is available here.
About Wizz Air
Wizz Air operates a fleet of 262 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 63.4 million passengers in the 2025 financial year. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. Wizz Air has also been recognized as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” between 2021-2025 by World Finance Sustainability Awards. In 2026, Wizz Air received second place in the global airlines’ emissions ranking, as presented by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, thanks to its work reducing emissions intensity. Most recently, it was awarded “Sustainable Airline of the Year 2025” at the Airline Economics Sustainability Awards Gala in September 2025.