Pilot Opportunity with BA Euroflyer
British Airways, the nation's flag carrier, connects Britain with the world, building upon a century of pioneering aviation history. The airline fosters a spirit of originality, shared among its employees, partners, and customers. At British Airways, individuals are empowered to shape their careers and contribute to the company's continued success.
BA Euroflyer, a wholly-owned British Airways subsidiary based in Sussex, operates from London Gatwick, serving desirable European destinations. Its flight crew enjoy a fixed pattern roster, enabling a healthy work-life balance. The airline fosters a vibrant and agile team culture, prioritizing connection, communication, and its people. Employees benefit from the expertise of colleagues across the British Airways group, contributing to a globally recognized brand.
British Airways is currently seeking skilled and dedicated pilots to join the BA Euroflyer team.
Benefits:
- 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 fixed pattern roster which offers a genuine lifestyle balance.
- 30 days leave per year, including single use leave days.
- Up to 15% employer contribution (up to £17,100) direct to pension.
- Optional benefits include dental and critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle to work and electric/plug-in hybrid car scheme.
- Access to British Airways Health Services or subsidized Class 1 medical renewals.
- A place on the British Airways master seniority list to support career aspirations.
For the Pilot and Their Family:
- Loss of Licence scheme.
- Up to 5 x salary in Life Assurance Benefits.
- Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP (with additional cover available for family).
- Annual Bookable Concession tickets on Staff Travel (after 12 months) with Club World/Europe space available upgrades for family or friends.
- Unlimited discounted airfares, hotels & car hire for friends and family.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for free advice and support.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL or hold an EASA licence and meet 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 PIC on a CS25 aircraft.
- The right to live and work in the UK or ability to hold a RTW visa.
- Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). Qualified pilots taller than 1.91m may be required to undergo a functionality check.
- Good level of physical fitness.
- Spoken and written English ICAO level 6.
- Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date).
- Valid class one medical with a minimum of 6 months validity from contract start.
Pilots who currently hold an EASA licence and previously held a UK Part-FCL licence are asked to upload a copy of their previous UK licence or proof of training completion in the UK.
British Airways is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and inclusion.