Seeking Highly Qualified Aviation Professionals for the A320 Fleet
British Airways (BA) is actively seeking exceptional candidates to join its esteemed flight crew. The airline invites highly skilled and dedicated aviators to apply for roles operating within the Airbus A320 family fleet, upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence across the BA network.
Essential Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this prestigious opportunity, prospective pilots must satisfy the following minimum criteria:
- Total In-Type Experience (A320): The candidate must possess a minimum of 500 hours of documented flight time on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft.
- Type Rating: A current and valid A320 Type Rating is mandatory.
- Flight Recency: Candidates must demonstrate recent operational experience, having flown the A320 family aircraft within the last twelve (12) months.
- Licensing Authority & Conversion: Applicants must hold a current UK-issued CAA Flight Crew Licence (ATPL(A), fATPL(A), or MPL). Alternatively, candidates may possess an EASA licence but must meet the rigorous “Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements” established by the UK CAA (specifically routes 3, 4, 5, or 6).
- Eligible Licence Holders: Applications are accepted from individuals holding valid EASA or UK CAA issued licences.
- License Specifics: The candidate must hold or meet the prerequisites for a Frozen ATPL (fATPL), Instrument Rating (IR), and Multi-Engine (ME) endorsements.
- Medical Certification: A current and valid Class 1 Medical Certificate is required.
- English Language Proficiency: The applicant must hold ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 6.
- Passport Validity: Candidates must possess a valid international passport with a minimum remaining validity of twelve (12) months from the date of application.