British Airways is seeking highly skilled and motivated Direct Entry Pilots with the ambition to achieve Command, to join the BA Euroflyer team. As an experienced First Officer, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and aspire to become a Captain, setting the highest professional standards within the BA Euroflyer operation.
This role offers a structured pathway designed to support the Direct Entry Pilot's progression to Captain at BA Euroflyer within approximately 12 months, contingent upon vacancy availability and meeting performance standards. At BA Euroflyer, every team member contributes to elevating the airline's presence at London Gatwick. The airline's expanding network encompasses over 40 destinations, featuring popular European and North African holiday destinations.
Based in Sussex, the flight program allows pilots to return to London Gatwick each evening. Flight crew members benefit from a fixed pattern roster bidding system, facilitating a healthy work-life balance. Pilots can express preferences for flight schedules.
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Airways, BA Euroflyer offers a vibrant and engaging team culture characterized by strong connections and open communication. Furthermore, as part of the broader British Airways family, pilots will collaborate with experts in various fields, representing the British Airways brand on a global scale.
BA Euroflyer is hosting recruitment roadshows across the UK, including London Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Pilots will be available to answer questions and host 'Day in the Life at BA Euroflyer' presentations.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Starting salary of £78,000 plus allowances circa £14,332 (based on 800 flying hours per year).
- Upon successful completion of the command course, salary increases to £115,460 plus allowances, circa £25,148, with annual incremental pay uplifts.
- Fully funded type rating courses without a bond.
- Fixed pattern roster for work-life balance.
- 30 days of leave per year.
- Up to 15% employer pension contribution.
- 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.
- Placement on the British Airways master seniority list for career advancement.
Benefits for the Pilot and Family:
- Loss of Licence scheme.
- Up to 5x salary in Life Assurance Benefits.
- Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP.
- Annual Bookable Concessions on Staff Travel (after 12 months) for family and friends.
- Unlimited discounted airfares, hotels, and car hire for friends and family.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
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).
- A minimum of 2500 hours total time (subject to factorisation).
- The right to live and work in the UK.
- Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”).
- 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.
Important Notes:
- Reapplication restrictions apply after unsuccessful attempts at various stages of the recruitment process.
- Applicants can only apply to one airline within the British Airways family at a time.
- Successful candidates will enter a hold pool and receive a maximum of two job offers.
British Airways is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.