As the nation's flag carrier, British Airways takes great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. The airline has been fulfilling this role for over 100 years, ever since launching the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This spirit of originality has been inherent since inception, a spirit shared with passengers, partners, and colleagues.
Whether serving as a reassuring voice on the phone, offering a welcoming smile at the door, maintaining aircraft under a wing, or expertly landing in distant locales, a career at British Airways offers significant opportunities for professional development. The company believes great achievements arise when individuals are inspired to think ambitiously and apply their drive daily, recognising that at British Airways, aspirations know no limits.
At BA Euroflyer, based at London Gatwick, every team member contributes to elevating the airline to new heights. Operating a short-haul network to some of Europe's most sought-after destinations, from Amsterdam to Marrakech and Nice to Corfu, the airline serves customers with the premium British Airways service and safety standards synonymous with the nation's flag-carrier.
Situated in Sussex, the flying programme ensures a return to the home base at London Gatwick each evening. Flight crew benefit from a bidding system based on a truly fixed pattern roster, promoting a genuine work-life balance. The nature of operations allows pilots to preference their flying schedule, whether preferring early starts or late finishes. Additionally, a popular swap function is available to exchange shifts with colleagues.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, BA Euroflyer fosters a vibrant and agile team culture, maintaining close connections and personal communication, placing people at the core of operations. As part of the wider British Airways group, employees also benefit from collaborating with experts across various fields, collectively shaping the renowned British Airways brand.
Benefits Offered
- Starting salary of £114,000 plus allowances circa £25,150 (based on 800 flying hours per year) with annual incremental pay uplifts on a 15-point pay scale (as of 1st May 2025).
- Fully funded type rating courses with no bond attached.
- A newly introduced fixed pattern roster designed to offer a genuine lifestyle balance for all flight crew.
- 30 days leave per year, including single-use leave days for important personal occasions.
- Up to 15% employer pension contribution (up to £17,100), supporting future financial security.
- Additional optional benefits available, including dental and critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle to work, and electric/plug-in hybrid car scheme.
- Access to British Airways Health Services for medicals or subsidy for Class 1 renewals for those with an established AME relationship.
- A place on the British Airways master seniority list, supporting future career aspirations. The BA master seniority list is for all BA pilots, with a unique seniority number enabling bidding for career development such as long-haul fleet positions at LHR, training roles, or lifestyle changes to part-time, providing a pathway to future opportunities through an annual bid system.
For You and Your Family
- Loss of Licence scheme providing protection in the event of ill health affecting flying capability.
- Up to 5 times salary in Life Assurance Benefits.
- Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP, with additional cover options available for family members.
- Annual Bookable Concession tickets on Staff Travel (after 12 months) with Club World/Europe space available upgrades, for personal use or shared with family or friends.
- Unlimited discounted airfares, hotels, and car hire for friends and family.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free advice and support to employees and their families, including counselling, financial, and legal advice.
Candidate Requirements
- Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence (ATPL(A), fATPL(A), MPL) or hold an EASA licence meeting the “Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6).
- 3500 hours total time on a CS25 aircraft.
- 1000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) on a CS25 aircraft.
- Possession of the right to live and work in the UK or the ability to hold a Right to Work (RTW) visa.
- Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). Qualified pilots taller than 1.91m may apply but will require a functionality check to confirm ability to meet seating position requirements in the BA Euroflyer fleet.
- Good level of physical fitness.
- Spoken and written English to ICAO level 6.
- Valid passport with a minimum of 12 months validity from contract start date.
- Valid Class 1 medical certificate with a minimum of 6 months validity from contract start date.
Pilots currently holding an EASA licence who previously held a UK Part-FCL licence are requested to upload a copy of their previous UK licence or proof of completing training in the UK and being awarded a UK licence in the supporting files section of their 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 stage must wait 12 months before reapplying.
- Applicants may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) concurrently. Should a candidate be unsuccessful in one campaign, reapplication to any of the three airlines is not permitted until the specified re-apply period has elapsed.
- Long-haul suitability will be assessed during the simulator assessment. It should be noted that there are a limited number of long-haul positions available, and therefore, the A320 remains the primary recruiting fleet.
- Successful candidates will be placed in a hold pool. Candidates in the hold pool will receive a maximum of two job offers. If a candidate declines their second job offer, they will exit the hold pool and must reapply after 12 months, completing the entire selection process again.
British Airways is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. The company does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job description aims to convey essential information regarding the scope of the role and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.