Embark on a career without limits as a British Airways Direct Entry Pilot. As the United Kingdom's flag carrier, British Airways takes immense pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain, a tradition upheld for over a century since the dawn of international scheduled air travel. This pioneering spirit remains central to the airline's identity, shared with passengers, partners, and dedicated colleagues.
For a British Airways Pilot, the sky is never the limit. Whether ensuring the highest standards of safety and service in the flight deck or contributing to the broader operational excellence of the airline, this role offers unparalleled opportunity and challenge.
The First Officer role is centered on providing an exceptional flight experience for every passenger, executing world-class flying operations on far-flung routes. The life of a commercial pilot is inherently exciting, demanding peak performance and adherence to the highest standards every day.
A pilot's career path at British Airways offers significant flexibility and potential for growth. Typically commencing on one of the four long-haul fleets, pilots have the option to transfer to other long-haul aircraft or transition to the short-haul fleet, ultimately progressing towards a Captain position. Beyond the flight deck, numerous opportunities exist in areas such as training, pilot recruitment, and various operational roles, accommodating diverse interests and lifestyle priorities.
Pilots joining British Airways benefit from opportunities for significant career development and access to a competitive reward and comprehensive benefits package.
British Airways seeks dedicated professionals possessing the required qualifications and a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
Pilots holding an EASA licence who previously held a UK Part-FCL licence should provide a copy of their previous UK licence or proof of completing training in the UK resulting in a UK licence within the application's supporting files section.
Job offers are predominantly made for positions on the A320 and Boeing 777 fleets. Boeing 777 pilots operate from both London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) bases and will also operate the Boeing 777X upon its entry into service. A limited number of vacancies may be available on other fleets, with preference extended to candidates holding a current rating on the specific aircraft type. Moves to other fleets within the airline are managed through an internal system and awarded based on seniority. Hotel accommodation can be requested and provided for 777 LGW flights the day prior to duty and a day room post-landing, subject to the flight duty period exceeding 8 hours and not being a positioning sector.
British Airways is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing diversity. The airline does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job description provides essential information regarding the scope, nature, and level of the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
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