BA Cityflyer | Captain

Captain - BA Cityflyer

BA Cityflyer is seeking high-calibre pilots to join its dynamic team, operating primarily from London City Airport. As a leading airline at London City, BA Cityflyer offers a unique opportunity to fly a variety of European and UK destinations on the Embraer 190, serving a sophisticated customer base in one of the world's most challenging operating environments. This role requires individuals with a strong commitment to customer service and the highest professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional flight experiences for business and leisure customers.
• Operate flexibly within a close-knit team to support a seven-day-a-week operation.
• Execute business, charter, and leisure flights on a varied roster, including day trips, night stops, and tours.
• Maintain the highest professional standards in a demanding operational environment.
• Contribute to an aspirational drive for industry-defining customer service.

Career Development Opportunities

BA Cityflyer offers opportunities for career advancement, including roles as a Line Trainer, TRI, TRE, or Pilot Recruiter.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract with comprehensive terms and conditions from the first day.
• Company-funded conversion course/type rating (with a bond).
• Private Medical Scheme for employees and their families.
• Medical and licence renewals paid by BA Cityflyer.
• Company pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution.
• Loss of Licence scheme upon joining.
• Life Assurance.
• Company car leasing scheme and Cycle to Work initiative.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service.
• Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits upon joining.
• Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for employees, friends, and family.
• Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.

Minimum Criteria to Apply

• Currently operating as a Captain is desirable.
• Current UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A) or ability to convert to a UK licence via CAA EASA transfer process route 5 or 6.
• A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 hours total flight time.
• 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi-crew aircraft.
• The 1500 hours PIC must be on an aircraft with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 20,000kg or greater and must not include any PICUS hours.
• A current UK issued ATPL (A).
• ICAO English language proficiency level 6.
• Valid Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.
• Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate (valid for 6 months after the date of joining).
• E-Jet type rating is desirable but not essential.

Application Requirements

Please submit a copy of your licence and the last three pages of your logbook with your application.

Important Notes

• Candidates unsuccessful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment centre stage may reapply for the pilot recruitment campaign after 6 months from their most recent assessment date.
• Candidates 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 a time. Reapplication to any of these airlines is restricted until the specified re-apply period has elapsed.