Aviation Job Description: Pilot at BA Euroflyer (London Gatwick)
British Airways, the nation’s flag carrier, connects Britain with the world, building upon a century of pioneering aviation excellence. BA Euroflyer, a wholly owned subsidiary based in Sussex, invites applications for Pilot positions, contributing to its mission of delivering premium British Airways service and safety standards across a network of desirable European destinations from London Gatwick.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and agile team, experiencing a uniquely personal level of communication and collaboration where people are at the heart of operations. As part of the British Airways Group, one benefits from working alongside industry experts, shaping the esteemed British Airways brand. The airline operates a flying program that returns to its London Gatwick home base each evening. Flight crew members benefit from a fixed pattern roster system, offering enhanced work-life balance and the ability to preference flying schedules, including the option to swap with colleagues.
Benefits Include:
- 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.
- 30 days of leave per year, including single-use leave days.
- Up to 15% employer contribution (up to £17,100) direct to a pension.
- Optional benefits 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 with an established Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
- Placement on the British Airways master seniority list, facilitating career advancement opportunities.
Benefits for the Pilot and Family:
- Loss of Licence scheme.
- Up to 5x salary in Life Assurance Benefits.
- Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP (with additional family cover available).
- Annual bookable concession tickets on Staff Travel (after 12 months) with Club World/Europe space available upgrades.
- Unlimited discounted airfares, hotels & car hire for friends and family.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free advice and support, including counseling, financial & legal advice.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- 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 Right to Work (RTW) visa.
- Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). Pilots taller than 1.91m may apply but will 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 requested to upload a copy of their previous UK licence or proof of training completion in the UK within the application.
British Airways is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and not discriminating based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.