About the Role
British Airways, the UK's flag carrier, is seeking a Direct Entry Senior First Officer to join its team in the UK. This role focuses on providing an exceptional flight experience for passengers, with opportunities to progress across multiple fleets and potentially transition to Captain. The position offers a dynamic career path with a competitive rewards package and enhanced work-life balance through recent roster improvements.
Requirements
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Current type rating with a minimum of 3000 hours on a relevant aeroplane type (simulator time excluded).
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Flying experience on a relevant aeroplane type within the past 12 months.
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UK Part-FCL licence (ATPL(A) or meeting the hours requirements to obtain an ATPL(A)).
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UK issued CAA Class 1 medical certificate with at least 6 months validity remaining from the date of joining.
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Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3"). Applicants taller than 1.91m will undergo a functionality check.
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Good level of physical fitness.
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Spoken and written English ICAO level 6.
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Valid passport with a minimum of 12 months validity before expiry.
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Right to live and work in the UK or the ability to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.
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Ability to comply with British Airways' uniform standards (tattoos permissible if not on hands, face, or head).
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Ability to swim 50m (55 yards), tread water for 3 minutes, and assist others in water, including fitting a lifejacket, pulling body weight out of the water, and entering a life raft.
Qualifications
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A relevant aeroplane type is defined as a multi-pilot turbo-jet aircraft certified to CS-25 standards or equivalent, or a multi-pilot turbo-prop aeroplane with a maximum takeoff mass of not less than 10 tonnes or a passenger seating configuration of more than 19.
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For Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT), relevant aeroplane type experience must be within 12 months preceding the ZFTT Conversion course commencement.
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Candidates must meet ATPL requirements to apply; any licence upgrade will be completed during the type rating.
About the Position
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Opportunities are available on all fleets.
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Candidates will be offered a rank reflecting their current experience; progression may be possible.
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Successful Senior First Officers are required to complete British Airways Senior First Officer training packages within 12 months of joining.
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Long-haul suitability is assessed during the simulator assessment; a short-haul position may be offered based on the final assessment.