Direct Entry Pilot - BA Euroflyer
BA Euroflyer, a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, seeks experienced and ambitious Direct Entry Pilots to join its growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a First Officer with strong leadership skills to progress towards a Captain role, embodying the highest professional standards within the BA Euroflyer operation. The pathway is designed to support pilots to success as a Captain at BA Euroflyer within 12 months, subject to vacancy and meeting the required standards.
Based at London Gatwick, BA Euroflyer connects Britain to over 40 destinations across Europe and North Africa. Pilots enjoy a fixed pattern roster, promoting work-life balance and allowing for effective planning outside of the flight deck. The airline fosters a vibrant and energizing team culture, valuing connectivity, personal communication, and putting colleagues at the heart of its operations.
Benefits:
- Starting salary of £78,000 plus allowances circa £14,332 (based on 800 flying hours per year).
- Upon successful completion of command course, salary increases to £115,460 plus allowances, circa £25,148, with annual incremental pay uplifts on a 15-point pay scale.
- Fully funded type rating courses with no bond attached.
- Newly introduced fixed pattern roster promoting work-life balance.
- 30 days of leave per year, including single-use leave days.
- Up to 15% employer pension contribution (up to £11,250 in year one and £16,500 once upgraded).
- Optional benefits including dental and critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle to work, and electric/plug-in hybrid car scheme.
- Access to British Airways Health Services or subsidized Class 1 medical renewals.
- Placement on the British Airways master seniority list.
- Loss of Licence scheme.
- Up to 5x salary in Life Assurance Benefits.
- Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP, including options for family cover.
- Annual bookable concessions on staff travel with business class upgrades available (after 12 months).
- Unlimited discounted airfares, hotels, and car hire for friends and family.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free advice and support.
Requirements:
- Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL, or an EASA licence meeting the "Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements" set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6).
- A minimum of 2500 hours total time (subject to factorisation). Include breakdown of hours in application.
- The right to live and work in the UK.
- Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3"). Pilots taller than 1.91m may apply but will undergo a functionality check.
- Good level of physical fitness.
- Spoken and written English ICAO level 6.
- Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date).
- Valid class one medical with a minimum of 6 months validity from contract start.
BA Euroflyer is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.
Roadshow Events:
Meet the BA Euroflyer team at upcoming recruitment roadshows:
- Hilton, Gatwick Airport: 27th February 13:00-19:00 (15:00 presentation)
- Courtyard Marriot, Luton Airport: 4th March 13:00-19:00 (15:00 presentation)
- Doubletree Hilton, Manchester Airport: 5th March 13:00-19:00 (15:00 presentation)
- Novotel, Birmingham Airport: 6th March 10:00-14:00 (12:00 presentation)
- Courtyard Marriot, Glasgow Airport: 12th March 10:00 – 16:00 (14:00 presentation)