BA Euroflyer | Pilot

First Officer - BA Euroflyer (London Gatwick)

BA Euroflyer is seeking dedicated First Officers to join our team at London Gatwick. As a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, we operate a short-haul network across diverse European destinations, maintaining the premium service and safety standards of the British Airways brand. Our pilots enjoy a dynamic, close-knit culture with a base at London Gatwick and a flying programme designed for lifestyle balance.

Role Overview

As a First Officer, you will benefit from a fixed-pattern roster, providing transparency and flexibility. Our operations ensure return to your home base at London Gatwick every evening, with additional opportunities for shift preferences and colleague swaps to suit your lifestyle. You will join an agile team while gaining access to the broader British Airways group network and the British Airways master seniority list, supporting long-term career development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary of £65,420 (as of 1 May 2025, subject to 2026 pay review), with annual incremental uplifts on a 7-point scale.
• Allowances of approximately £14,500 per annum (based on 800 flying hours).
• Fully funded type rating courses with no attached bond.
• Up to 15% employer pension contribution.
• 30 days annual leave, including single-use leave days.
• Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP and access to British Airways Health Services.
• Loss of Licence scheme and up to 5x salary in Life Assurance.
• Extensive staff travel benefits, including annual bookable concession tickets with Club World/Europe space-available upgrades, plus discounted airfares, hotels, and car hire for family and friends.
• Optional benefits: Dental/critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and electric/hybrid car scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling, financial, and legal advice.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a current UK-issued CAA Flight Crew Licence (ATPL(A), fATPL(A), or MPL). EASA licence holders must meet the UK CAA "Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements" (routes 3, 4, 5, or 6).
• Minimum of 500 hours or 100 sectors on a relevant aeroplane type (excluding simulator time), with flight experience on the relevant type within the last 12 months.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). Applicants taller than 1.91m are subject to a functionality check.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• ICAO Level 6 proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Valid passport with at least 12 months remaining before expiry.
• Valid Class 1 Medical with a minimum of 6 months validity from the contract start date.

Important Application Information

• Candidates may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time.
• Re-application periods: Unsuccessful candidates from initial screening, video interviews, capacity testing, or assessment centres may reapply after 6 months. Unsuccessful candidates from the simulator stage may reapply after 12 months.
• Successful candidates will enter a hold pool for a maximum of two job offers. Refusal of the second offer will result in removal from the pool and a 12-month re-application waiting period.

BA Euroflyer is an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.