British Airways Direct Entry Pilot - First Officer (Long Haul Fleets)

British Airways, the nation's flag carrier, connects Britain with the world, building upon a century of pioneering aviation excellence. The airline fosters a spirit of originality and ambition, extending to its employees, partners, and valued customers. A career with British Airways offers limitless opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

This position is for a Direct Entry Pilot - First Officer, assigned to long-haul fleets. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing a world-class flight experience for passengers. He will be challenged daily to perform to the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

Career progression at British Airways is flexible and tailored to individual aspirations. While initial assignment will be to the short-haul Airbus fleet, opportunities exist to transfer to one of the four long-haul fleets or to advance to Captain on short-haul routes. Furthermore, various roles outside of flying, such as training and pilot recruitment, provide diverse avenues for career development.

British Airways recognizes the importance of employee well-being and offers a competitive rewards and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional flight experiences for passengers.
Adhere to the highest standards of safety and operational procedures.
Contribute to a positive and professional flight deck environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

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).
Class 1 Medical Certificate.
Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3"). (Pilots exceeding 1.91m may be subject to a functionality check).
Good level of physical fitness.
Spoken and written English ICAO Level 6 proficiency.
Valid passport (minimum 12 months validity).

Additional 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 UK-based training and license award.
Preference may be given to candidates holding a current rating on specific aircraft types, with fleet moves processed internally based on seniority.

Minimum Criteria to Apply:

Hold a UK Part-FCL ATPL (or meet the criteria to upgrade to an ATPL during the type rating).
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).

To be considered for BA Euroflyer, at the time of submitting your online application you must have a minimum of 500 hours or 100 sectors on an aircraft type that satisfies ZFTT.
To be considered for British Airways short-haul, at the time of submitting your online application you must have a minimum 500 hours on the A320 and flown this type in the last 12 months.
To be considered for a long-haul position, at the time of submitting your online application you must have more than 1500 hours on an aircraft type that satisfies ZFTT and flown this type in the last 12 months.

Benefits:

British Airways values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Dynamic career path.
Varied roster patterns (night stops, day trips and tours).
Company pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel eligibility.
Choice of five different fleet types (after initial freeze).
Life insurance benefits.
Company-funded conversion course/type rating (not bonded).
Unlimited discounted airfares for friends and family.
Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.
Range of voluntary benefits for employees and family members.
Private medical cover, dental and critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle to work and electric/plug-in hybrid car scheme.

British Airways is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. The airline fosters an inclusive environment where every colleague's unique perspective is valued.