BA Cityflyer | Captain
Role Summary
BA Cityflyer is seeking an experienced, professional Captain to join its Embraer 190 (E-Jet) fleet, operating routes into London City Airport (LCY). This pivotal role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional customer service within a dynamic airline, serving business and leisure customers in a uniquely challenging environment.
About the Role
As a BA Cityflyer Captain, core responsibility is an exceptional flight experience. The role involves flexible work within a close-knit team, executing a seven-day-a-week operation with diverse rosters including day trips, night stops, and tours. Operating the Embraer 190 into London City Airport demands the highest professional standards from pilots, serving a sophisticated customer base and navigating unique operational complexities. Career development opportunities within BA Cityflyer may also arise.
Requirements
Prospective Captains must meet the following essential criteria:
- Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL (A) or proven ability to convert to a UK licence (CAA EASA transfer route 5 or 6).
- Current type rating with minimum 4000 total flight hours.
- Minimum 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turboprop multi-crew aircraft (MTOW 20,000kg+), excluding PICUS hours.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6.
- Valid Multi-Engine (ME) Instrument Rating.
- Valid Class 1 Medical certificate (valid 6 months+ from anticipated start date).
Desirable attributes include:
- An Embraer E-Jet (E190) type rating.
- Current experience operating as a Captain.
Benefits
BA Cityflyer provides a comprehensive range of industry-leading benefits:
- Permanent contract, full terms and conditions from day one.
- Company-funded conversion course/type rating (with bond).
- Private Medical Scheme, Loss of Licence scheme, Life Assurance.
- Medical and licence renewals paid.
- Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
- Company car leasing and Cycle to Work schemes.
- Annual leave: 30 days (after 7 years' service), increasing to 35 days maximum.
- Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits from joining.
- Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares annually.
- Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.
Application Information
Applicants must provide copies of their Licence, Class 1 Medical, and the last three pages of their logbook.
Reapplication policy: Unsuccessful candidates from initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment centre stages may reapply after 6 months. Unsuccessful SIM stage candidates must wait 12 months. Applicants may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time; reapplication to any of the three is subject to the specified re-apply period.