BA Cityflyer | Captain

About BA Cityflyer

This is a pivotal moment to join BA Cityflyer as the airline continues its journey to 'Build a Better Cityflyer'. While taking immense pride in its past achievements, BA Cityflyer is resolutely forward-looking, embracing the best of modern Britain's creativity, diversity, style, wit, and warmth. High-calibre individuals who embody these special qualities are invited to become a significant part of the next chapter in the airline's compelling story.

The Role: Embraer 190 Captain

The BA Cityflyer Captain holds the customer experience paramount, striving to deliver an unparalleled flight journey for both business and leisure passengers destined for the heart of London.

As the leading airline at London City Airport (LCY), BA Cityflyer operates an extensive network of destinations across Europe and the UK. Captains are expected to contribute flexibly within a close-knit team to support a dynamic seven-day-a-week operation. This includes managing a varied roster of business, charter, and leisure flights, encompassing day trips, night stops, and extended tours.

Operating the Embraer 190 fleet primarily from London City Airport, a hub known for its discerning customer base and recognised as one of the world's most challenging operating environments, demands the highest professional standards from its pilots. BA Cityflyer seeks Captains with a profound drive to deliver industry-defining standards of customer service within this demanding yet exciting operational landscape.

Career Development Opportunities

BA Cityflyer is committed to fostering professional growth. Significant career development opportunities are available for Captains, including potential advancement into roles such as Line Trainer, Type Rating Instructor (TRI), Type Rating Examiner (TRE), or contributing to future talent acquisition as a Pilot Recruiter.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

BA Cityflyer offers a comprehensive suite of industry-leading benefits designed to support its valued Captains:

• Permanent employment contract with full terms and conditions effective from the first day of employment.
• Company-funded conversion course/type rating (subject to bond agreement).
• Private Medical Scheme for the Captain and their family.
• Payment for medical and licence renewals covered by BA Cityflyer.
• Generous company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
• Loss of Licence scheme provided upon joining.
• Life Assurance.
• Company car leasing scheme and Cycle to Work initiatives.
• 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days upon completion of seven years' service.
• Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits commencing from the date of joining.
• Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares annually for the Captain, friends, and family.
• Exclusive discounts at selected car hire providers, hotels, and retail stores.

Equal Opportunities Employer

With a steadfast commitment to sustainable employment, BA Cityflyer is an equal opportunities employer and champions diversity across its workforce. The airline actively prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job description serves to convey the essential scope and general nature of the role and the work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Prospective Captains must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Current operation as a Captain is highly desirable.
• Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL (A) or the demonstrated ability to convert to a UK licence via the CAA EASA transfer process (Routes 5 or 6).
• A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 total flying hours, including 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi-crew aircraft. The 1500 PIC hours must be on an aircraft with an MTOW of 20,000kg or greater and explicitly exclude PICUS hours.
• A current UK-issued ATPL (A).
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6.
• Valid Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.
• Valid Class 1 Medical (valid for at least six months beyond the anticipated date of joining).
• An Embraer E-Jet type rating is desirable but not essential.

Application Process

Applicants are required to upload a copy of their licence and the last three pages of their logbook to the supporting files section before submitting their application. Flying hours and ratings will be thoroughly checked during the screening process and at assessment.

Important Notes:

• Candidates who were unsuccessful at the initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment centre stages may reapply for the pilot recruitment campaign after six months from their most recent assessment date, reflecting an updated assessment process.
• Candidates who were unsuccessful at the simulator (SIM) stage must wait 12 months before reapplying for the pilot recruitment campaign.
• Applicants may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at any given time. Should an application to one airline be unsuccessful, reapplying to any of the three airlines within the British Airways family will not be possible until the specified re-apply period has elapsed.