16 March 2026

British Airways | Captain

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Captain (Embraer 190) - BA CityFlyer

BA CityFlyer is seeking experienced and high-calibre Captains to join its dynamic team, contributing to the 'Build a Better CityFlyer' initiative. This role offers a unique opportunity to fly the Embraer 190 into London City Airport, a challenging operational environment, while providing exceptional customer service to business and leisure passengers.

Responsibilities

  • Provide the highest standard of flight experience for BA CityFlyer customers.
  • Operate flexibly within a close-knit team to support a seven-day-a-week operation.
  • Conduct business, charter, and leisure flights, including day trips, night stops, and tours.
  • Maintain the highest professional standards in a demanding operational environment.
  • Contribute to industry-defining customer service standards.

Benefits

  • Permanent contract with full terms and conditions from the first day of employment.
  • Company-funded conversion course/type rating (with bond).
  • Private Medical Scheme.
  • Medical and licence renewals paid by BA CityFlyer.
  • Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
  • Loss of Licence scheme on joining.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Company car leasing scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Accrual of annual leave up to 35 days.
  • Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits.
  • Discounted airfares for self, friends, and family.
  • Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.

Minimum Requirements

  • Current UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A) or ability to convert to a UK licence.
  • Current type rating with a minimum of 4000 hours total flying time.
  • Minimum of 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi-crew aircraft.
  • PIC hours must be on an aircraft with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 20,000kg or greater, excluding PICUS hours.
  • ICAO English language proficiency level 6.
  • Valid Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.
  • Valid Class 1 Medical certificate (valid for 6 months after the date of joining).

Desirable Qualifications

  • E-Jet type rating.
  • Currently operating as a Captain.

Candidates are required to upload a copy of their Licence, Class 1 Medical, and the last three pages of their logbook with their application. Hours and ratings will be verified during the screening and assessment process.

Please note reapplication periods apply for candidates unsuccessful in previous recruitment campaigns. Candidates may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family at a time.

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