British Airways | Captain

BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain

BA Cityflyer is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Direct Entry Captain to join its expanding team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to building a better Cityflyer, an airline that blends pride in its heritage with a forward-thinking approach embracing the best of modern Britain. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering exceptional flight experiences to business and leisure customers traveling to the heart of London.

As a Captain with the leading airline at London City Airport, the incumbent will operate the Embraer 190 to a variety of destinations throughout Europe and the UK. The Captain will work flexibly within a close-knit team, contributing to a dynamic seven-day-a-week operation encompassing business, charter, and leisure flights on a varied roster, including day trips, night stops, and tours. BA Cityflyer pilots are expected to uphold the highest professional standards while navigating one of the world's most challenging operating environments.

BA Cityflyer seeks individuals with a passion for delivering industry-defining customer service in a demanding yet exciting environment. Opportunities for career development within BA Cityflyer are available, including roles as Line Trainer, TRI, TRE, or Pilot Recruiter.

Benefits:

• 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 the employee and their family).
• Medical and license renewals paid by BA Cityflyer.
• Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
• Loss of License scheme upon joining.
• Life Assurance.
• Company car leasing scheme and Cycle to Work program.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days upon completion of 7 years of service.
• Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits upon joining.
• Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for the employee, friends, and family.
• Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.

BA Cityflyer is an equal opportunities employer committed to sustainable employment and values diversity.

Minimum Criteria:

• Operating as a Captain is desirable.
• Current UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A) or ability to convert to a UK licence using CAA EASA transfer process route 5 or 6.
• A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 total flight hours, including 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi-crew aircraft. PICUS hours are excluded from the 1500-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 the date of joining).
• E-Jet type rating desirable but not essential.

Applicants are requested to include a copy of their license and the last three pages of their logbook in the supporting files section of their application.

Please note that hours and ratings will be verified during screening and assessment. Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the full job description for complete criteria.

Candidates who were unsuccessful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment center stage are eligible to reapply after 6 months from their most recent assessment date, due to the updated assessment process. Candidates who were unsuccessful at the 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.