Pilot, BA Euroflyer (London Gatwick)

As the nation's flag carrier, British Airways proudly connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, a legacy spanning over 100 years since the launch of the world's first international scheduled air service. This spirit of originality is deeply ingrained in the airline's culture, shared with passengers, partners, and colleagues alike. Whether serving as a reassuring voice, a welcoming smile, maintaining aircraft, or landing in distant destinations, a career at British Airways is one to shape. The airline believes in fostering ambition and thinking big, ensuring that at British Airways, the sky is never the limit.

At BA Euroflyer, every team member contributes to elevating the airline's services to new heights from London Gatwick. Operating a short-haul network to highly desirable European destinations, from Amsterdam to Marrakech and Nice to Corfu, BA Euroflyer delivers the premium British Airways service and safety standards synonymous with the nation's flag carrier.

Based in Sussex, the flying program is designed for pilots to return to their London Gatwick home base each evening. Flight crew benefit from a bidding system based on a truly fixed pattern roster, promoting a genuine lifestyle balance. Pilots have the flexibility to preference flying times, accommodating preferences for early mornings or late evenings. Additionally, a popular swap function allows for easy exchange of duties with colleagues.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, BA Euroflyer offers a vibrant and agile team culture, emphasizing strong connections, uniquely personal communication, and a people-centric approach. Being part of the British Airways group provides the opportunity to work alongside industry experts and contribute to shaping the renowned British Airways brand.

What We Offer

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 special occasions.
Up to 15% employer pension contribution (up to £17,100) to support future savings.
Additional optional benefits include dental and critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle to work, and electric/plug-in hybrid car schemes.
Access to British Airways Health Services for medicals, or subsidy of Class 1 renewals for pilots with an established relationship with their AME.
Inclusion on the British Airways master seniority list to support future career aspirations. The seniority number is unique and enables bidding for career progression, including long-haul fleet positions at LHR, training roles, or lifestyle changes like part-time work via the annual bid.

For Pilots and Their Families

Loss of Licence scheme providing protection in the event of ill health.
Up to 5 times salary in Life Assurance Benefits.
Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP, with additional cover available for family members.
Annual Bookable Concession tickets on Staff Travel after 12 months service, with Club World/Europe space available upgrades for pilots, family, or friends.
Unlimited discounted airfares, hotels, and car hire for friends and family.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme offering free advice and support, including counselling, financial, and legal assistance.

Requirements

Holds a current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence (ATPL(A), fATPL(A), MPL) or holds an EASA licence and meets the "Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements" set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6). Pilots who currently hold an EASA licence and previously held a UK Part-FCL licence should provide proof.
Minimum of 3500 hours total time on a CS25 aircraft.
Minimum of 1000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) on a CS25 aircraft.
Possesses the right to live and work in the UK or the ability to hold a Right to Work visa.
Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). Pilots taller than 1.91m may apply but must undergo a functionality check to confirm their ability to meet seating position requirements in the BA Euroflyer fleet.
Good level of physical fitness.
Spoken and written English to ICAO level 6.
Holds a valid passport with a minimum of 12 months validity before expiry date.
Holds a valid class one medical with a minimum of 6 months validity from contract start.

Important Notes

Candidates unsuccessful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment centre must wait 6 months before reapplying for the pilot recruitment campaign. Candidates unsuccessful at the SIM stage must wait 12 months.
Applicants may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time. Failure in one campaign prohibits reapplication to any of the three airlines until the specified reapplication period has elapsed.
Long-haul suitability will be assessed during the simulator assessment. A limited number of long-haul positions are available; the A320 remains the primary recruiting fleet.
Successful candidates will enter a hold pool and may receive a maximum of 2 job offers. Declining a second job offer results in exiting the hold pool, requiring reapplication after 12 months and completion of the entire selection process.
British Airways is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity, not discriminating based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This description outlines the general scope and nature of the role and is not exhaustive.
Current BA CityFlyer Pilots must apply via Jobsearch.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

Holds a UK Part-FCL Licence or
Holds an EASA licence and meets the “Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6).