BA Cityflyer is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Captain to join their team during a period of growth and development, as they strive to "Build a Better Cityflyer." The airline takes pride in its heritage while embracing the best of modern British values. The ideal candidate will embody creativity, diversity, style, wit, and warmth, and contribute to the company's future success.
A BA Cityflyer Captain prioritizes the customer experience, aiming to deliver exceptional flights to business and leisure passengers traveling to London. 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. This will involve varied rosters including day trips, night stops, and tours.
The Captain will operate the Embraer 190 into London City Airport, which presents a unique and challenging operating environment, requiring the highest levels of professionalism. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing industry-leading standards of customer service in this demanding, yet exciting role. Opportunities for career development within BA Cityflyer may be available.
BA Cityflyer offers a comprehensive benefits package including a permanent contract with full terms and conditions effective from the first day of employment, company funded conversion course/type rating (with bond), a private medical scheme, company paid medical and license renewals, a company pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution, a Loss of Licence scheme, life assurance, a company car leasing scheme, the cycle to work program, 30 days of annual leave increasing to 35 days after 7 years of completed service, extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits, up to 30 discounted "Hotline" airfares per year, and discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.
BA Cityflyer is committed to sustainable employment and is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Minimum Application Criteria:
- 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 flight hours, including 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi-crew aircraft. Pilot in Command Under Supervision (PICUS) hours are not included in the 1500 PIC hours.
- 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 is desirable but not essential.
- Currently operating as a Captain is desirable.
Applicants must include a copy of their license, Class 1 Medical, and the last 3 pages of their logbook with their application.
Please note: Hours and ratings will be verified during the screening and assessment process.
Candidates who were not successful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment center may reapply after 6 months. 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. If unsuccessful, reapplication to any of the three airlines will only be possible after the specified re-apply period.