BA Cityflyer | Captain

Captain - BA Cityflyer

Join BA Cityflyer during a pivotal phase as the airline embarks on 'Building a Better Cityflyer'. Honouring a proud heritage while looking to the future, BA Cityflyer embodies the finest qualities of modern Britain. The airline's identity is shaped by the nation's creativity, diversity, style, wit, and warmth. Prospective candidates possessing these attributes are invited to become part of the next chapter in BA Cityflyer's esteemed history.

For BA Cityflyer Captains, placing the customer first is paramount. The primary objective is to deliver an exceptional flight experience, bringing both business and leisure customers into the heart of London. Captains operate the Embraer 190 aircraft into London City Airport, serving a high-value, sophisticated customer base. This environment represents one of the world's most challenging operating settings, demanding the highest professional standards from its pilots.

Captains are expected to contribute flexibly within a close-knit team, supporting a dynamic seven-day-a-week operation encompassing business, charter, and leisure flights. This includes operating varied rosters with day trips, night stops, and tours. The airline seeks high-calibre pilots driven to provide industry-defining standards of customer service within this demanding yet exciting operational context.

Opportunities may be available for career progression within BA Cityflyer.

BA Cityflyer offers a comprehensive package of leading industry benefits, including:

• Permanent contract with full terms and conditions effective from the first day of employment.
• Company-funded conversion course/type rating (subject to a bond).
• Private Medical Scheme.
• Medical and licence renewals paid by BA Cityflyer.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.
• Loss of Licence scheme upon joining.
• Life Assurance.
• Company car leasing scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days after 7 years of service.
• Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits upon joining.
• Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for the employee, friends, and family.
• Discounts available at selected car hire providers, hotels, and retail stores.

Committed to sustainable employment, BA Cityflyer is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity. The airline does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Minimum Criteria:

Prospective Captains must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Possess a current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(A) licence or demonstrate the ability to convert to a UK licence via the CAA EASA transfer process route 5 or 6 (further details available).
• Hold a current type rating and have a minimum of 4000 total flight hours. This must include at least 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi-crew aircraft. PICUS hours are not included in the 1500-hour requirement.
• Achieve ICAO English language proficiency level 6.
• Hold a valid ME Instrument rating.
• Possess a valid Class 1 Medical certificate, valid for at least 6 months beyond the anticipated joining date.
• An E-Jet type rating is desirable but not essential.
• Current operational experience as a Captain is desirable.

Supporting Files:

Applicants are required to upload copies of their Pilot Licence, Class 1 Medical certificate, and the last 3 pages of their logbook to the supporting files section before submitting their application. Flight hours and ratings will be verified during the screening and assessment stages.