BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain
BA Cityflyer is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Direct Entry Captain to join its team during an exciting period of growth. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional flight experiences for both business and leisure customers, operating primarily from London City Airport to a variety of destinations throughout Europe and the UK. This position requires a flexible and adaptable individual who thrives in a dynamic, seven-day-a-week operation. The Captain will be responsible for operating business, charter, and leisure flights on a varied roster that includes day trips, night stops, and tours.
This role involves operating the Embraer 190 in a demanding environment and requires the maintenance of the highest professional standards. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing industry-leading customer service. BA Cityflyer offers opportunities for career development, including roles as a Line Trainer, TRI, TRE, or Pilot Recruiter.
Benefits Include:
- Permanent contract with full terms and conditions effective from the first day of employment.
- Company-funded conversion course/type rating (with bond).
- Private Medical Scheme for employee and family.
- Medical and license renewals paid by BA Cityflyer.
- Company pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution.
- Loss of License scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Company car leasing scheme and Cycle to Work program.
- 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days after 7 years of service.
- Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits.
- Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for self, friends, and family.
- Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.
BA Cityflyer is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.
Minimum Criteria for Application:
- Current Captain operating experience is desirable.
- Current UK CAA Part-FCL license ATPL(A) or ability to convert to a UK license using CAA EASA transfer process route 5 or 6.
- A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 total hours, including 1500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turbo-prop multi-crew aircraft. PICUS hours are not included in the 1500 PIC hour requirement.
- A current UK-issued ATPL(A).
- ICAO English language proficiency level 6.
- Valid ME Instrument rating.
- Valid Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after joining).
- E-Jet type rating desirable but not essential.
Applicants are required to submit a copy of their license and the last three pages of their logbook. Hours and ratings will be verified during the screening and assessment process.
Please note that candidates unsuccessful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment center can reapply after 6 months from their assessment date. Candidates unsuccessful at the simulator (SIM) stage must wait 12 months before reapplying. Applicants may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time.
Detailed job criteria are available in the full job description.