British Airways | Captain

BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain

BA Cityflyer is currently undergoing a period of significant development and is seeking highly skilled and experienced aviation professionals to join its team as Direct Entry Captains. As a leading airline operating from the heart of London, BA Cityflyer takes pride in its heritage while looking towards a future that embraces the best of modern Britain's creativity, diversity, style, wit, and warmth. The airline seeks individuals who embody these same qualities to become part of its next chapter.

For a BA Cityflyer Captain, the customer experience is paramount. The primary goal is to deliver an exceptional flight experience for both business and leisure customers flying into London City Airport. As the leading carrier at this strategically important hub, BA Cityflyer serves a diverse range of destinations across Europe and the UK.

Captains are expected to work flexibly within a close-knit team to support the dynamic seven-day-a-week operation. This involves operating business, charter, and leisure flights on varied rosters, including day trips, night stops, and tours. The role primarily involves operating the Embraer 190 aircraft from London City Airport, an environment known for its sophisticated customer base and operational challenges. Therefore, pilots must uphold the highest professional standards. BA Cityflyer looks for high-calibre pilots driven to provide industry-defining standards of customer service within this demanding yet exciting operational setting.

Successful candidates will also find opportunities for career development within BA Cityflyer, potentially becoming a Line Trainer, TRI, TRE, or contributing to the recruitment process by becoming a Pilot Recruiter.

What We Offer

• 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 licence renewals paid by BA Cityflyer.
• Company pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution.
• Loss of Licence scheme upon joining.
• Life Assurance.
• Company car leasing scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days after 7 years of completed service.
• Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits from the date of joining.
• Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for the employee, friends, and family.
• Discounts at selected car hire companies, hotels, and retail stores.

BA Cityflyer is committed to sustainable employment practices and is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity. The airline does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Minimum Criteria

• Currently operating as a Captain is desirable.
• A current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL (A) licence or the ability to convert to a UK licence via the CAA EASA transfer process route 5 or 6.
• A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 total flying hours, including 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi-crew aircraft. The 1500 hours PIC must be on an aircraft with an MTOW of 20,000kg or greater and will not include any PICUS hours.
• A current UK issued ATPL (A).
• ICAO English language proficiency level 6.
• A valid ME Instrument rating.
• A valid Class 1 Medical certificate (valid for at least 6 months after the anticipated date of joining).
• An E-Jet type rating is desirable but not essential.

Applicants are required to upload a copy of their licence and the last 3 pages of their logbook to the supporting files section before submitting their application. Hours and ratings will be verified during the screening and assessment stages.

Please Note

• Candidates who were previously unsuccessful at the initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment centre stages may reapply for the pilot recruitment campaign after 6 months from their most recent assessment date. Candidates who were unsuccessful at the simulator 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. If unsuccessful in one campaign, reapplication to any of the three airlines is not permitted until the specified re-apply period has elapsed.