British Airways | Captain

BA Cityflyer seeks an experienced Direct Entry Captain to operate the Embraer 190 (E190) from its London City Airport base. This role involves flying premium business and leisure routes across the UK and Europe, requiring flexibility for a seven-day operation that includes day trips, night stops, and tours. The position emphasizes delivering exceptional customer service within a professional and collaborative team environment, with potential for career progression into training and operational management roles.

About the Role

BA Cityflyer is recruiting for a Direct Entry Captain to command the Embraer 190 (E190) aircraft. This position is based at London City Airport and will involve operating a mix of business, charter, and leisure services throughout the UK and Europe. The role demands high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service, particularly given the unique operational environment of London City Airport.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the Embraer 190 from London City Airport for BA Cityflyer's network.
• Provide an industry-leading flight experience for premium customers.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, safety, and customer service.
• Work flexibly within a close-knit team to support a dynamic seven-day operation.
• Undertake responsibilities associated with day trips, night stops, and tours.
• Opportunity to develop career further as a Line Trainer, TRI, TRE, Pilot Recruiter, or in operational project work.

Requirements

• Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL (A), or eligibility for conversion via CAA EASA transfer route 5 or 6.
• Current type rating is required. An E-Jet type rating is desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of 4,000 total flight hours.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a commercial jet or turboprop multi-crew aircraft.
• The 1,500 PIC hours must be on an aircraft with an MTOW of 20,000 kg or greater.
• PICUS hours are not counted towards the 1,500 PIC requirement.
• Current UK-issued ATPL (A).
• ICAO English language proficiency level 6.
• Valid multi-engine instrument rating.
• Valid Class 1 Medical certificate, with at least six months of validity remaining from the start date.
• Applicants should currently be operating as a Captain (desirable).
• Provide a copy of licence and the last three pages of logbook for verification.