British Airways | Captain

Overview

BA CityFlyer seeks a Direct Entry Captain to join its operations based at London City Airport. The airline, operating a fleet of Embraer 190 aircraft, serves various destinations across Europe and the UK. This role is crucial for delivering exceptional flight experiences to business and leisure customers, contributing to BA CityFlyer's commitment to modern aviation standards.

About the Role

As a Captain at BA CityFlyer, the primary focus is on customer service, ensuring a premium flight experience for passengers travelling to and from London City Airport. The role involves operating business, charter, and leisure flights on a dynamic seven-day-a-week roster, which may include day trips, night stops, and tours. Pilots will work within a close-knit team, contributing to a unique operation that combines premium clientele with diverse European flying and the challenges of a distinctive airport environment. Opportunities for career development, such as Line Trainer, TRI, TRE, or Pilot Recruiter, are available within BA CityFlyer.

Requirements

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

Candidates are required to submit a copy of their licence and the last three pages of their logbook as supporting files with their application. Hours and ratings will be verified during the screening and assessment stages.