British Airways: Military Pilot Pathway

British Airways seeks experienced pilots from the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Army Air Corps for an exciting career opportunity through the Military Pilot Pathway. This program provides a seamless transition for service members to continue flying to the highest standards while representing the nation's flag carrier.

As a British Airways Direct Entry Pilot, the individual will be at the forefront of providing exceptional flight experiences for every passenger. The pilot's flying will adhere to world-class standards, offering a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for continuous professional development. Pilots will join either the short-haul Airbus fleet or, depending on experience, one of the long-haul fleets. A variety of roles outside of flying, such as training and recruitment, are available.

Responsibilities:

Provide the best possible flight experience for each passenger.
Operate aircraft to the highest safety and performance standards.
Maintain currency and proficiency in all required areas.
Represent British Airways with professionalism and pride.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Short-haul Fleet: Minimum of 500 hours of flying time on any military type.
Long-haul Fleets: Minimum of 1500 hours of military flying time, of which 500 hours or 100 sectors must be completed on a ZFTT qualifying aircraft.
Previous military (or equivalent) flying experience within the last 3 years (fixed wing or rotary).

Essential Requirements:

Ability to achieve a fATPL(A) and MCC (or exemption) by date of joining (Short-haul).
Ability to achieve an unfrozen ATPL(A) and MCC (or exemption) by date of joining (Long-haul).
Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3").
A good level of physical fitness and ability to satisfy British Airways medical requirements.
ICAO English Language Proficiency level 6.
A valid passport (with a minimum of 12 months before the expiry date at the time of joining) allowing unrestricted worldwide travel.
Tattoos are permissible as long as they are not on the hands, face, or head.
UK CAA Class 1 flight crew medical (Military A1 status is acceptable at the point of application, but UK CAA Class 1 must be achieved prior to a job offer being made).
Right to live and work in the UK.
Meet the criteria of QMP as defined in CAP 2254.
Started ATPL groundschool and be confident you can have fATPL(A) completed and issued within 18 months of application.

Applications are invited from QMPs who have already left, or are looking to exit the military within the next 18 months.

Benefits:

British Airways offers a competitive reward and benefits package, including:

Competitive salary.
Company-funded type rating (not bonded).
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.
Unlimited discounted airfares for friends and family.
Greater choice of 5 different fleet types (after initial freeze).
Life insurance benefits.
Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.
A range of voluntary benefits for yourself 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.