Airline Pilot Opportunity with British Airways Euroflyer
British Airways Euroflyer, a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Airways, seeks highly skilled and dedicated pilots to join its expanding team at London Gatwick. As a vital part of the UK's flag carrier, the successful candidate will contribute to connecting Britain with premier European destinations, upholding the highest standards of service and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a vibrant and agile team culture where individual contributions are valued and recognized.
Key Responsibilities:
The role encompasses flying duties across a network of desirable European destinations, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of flights while providing a premium service to passengers. Pilots will be based at London Gatwick, returning to base each evening, allowing for a predictable schedule and a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive starting salary of £106,852 per annum, plus allowances circa £24,568 (based on 800 flying hours annually) with annual incremental pay increases on a structured 12-point pay scale.
- Fully funded type rating courses with no associated bonds.
- A newly implemented fixed pattern roster offering excellent work-life balance.
- 30 days of annual leave, including single-use days for special occasions.
- Employer pension contributions of up to 15% (up to £16,280) to support your long-term financial security.
- Comprehensive optional benefits, including dental and critical illness cover, a technology scheme, a cycle-to-work program, and an electric/plug-in hybrid car scheme.
- Access to British Airways Health Services or subsidized Class 1 medical renewals through an established AME.
- Placement on the British Airways master seniority list, providing opportunities for career development, including transitions to long-haul fleets, training positions, or part-time roles.
Family-Oriented Benefits:
- Loss of License scheme to safeguard you and your family in the event of illness.
- Life Assurance Benefits of up to 5 times your annual salary.
- Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP, with options to extend coverage to your family.
- Annual bookable concessionary tickets with Club World/Europe upgrades for you, your family, or friends.
- Unlimited discounted airfares, hotels, and car hire for friends and family.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, offering free counseling, financial, and legal advice for you and your family.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Current UK-issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL, or hold an EASA licence and meet the UK CAA's "Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements" (route 3, 4, 5, or 6).
- 3,500 total flight hours on a CS25 aircraft.
- 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) time on a CS25 aircraft.
- The right to live and work in the UK, or the ability to secure a Right to Work visa.
- Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3"); pilots taller than 1.91m may be subject to a functionality check.
- Good physical fitness.
- ICAO level 6 proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Valid passport with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining.
- Valid Class One Medical Certificate with a minimum of 6 months validity remaining from contract start.
Pilots holding an EASA license who previously held a UK Part-FCL license are requested to provide a copy of their prior UK license or proof of UK training in their application.
Important Notes:
Candidates unsuccessful at initial screening, video interviews, capacity testing, or the assessment center may reapply after six months. Those unsuccessful at the simulator stage must wait twelve months before reapplying. Applicants may only apply to one airline within the British Airways group (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time. Long-haul suitability will be assessed during simulator assessment, but the A320 remains the primary fleet for recruitment. Successful candidates will be placed in a hold pool and offered a maximum of two job offers. Turning down the second offer requires a reapplication after 12 months.
British Airways is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
Current BA CityFlyer pilots must apply through the Jobsearch portal.