British Airways | First Officer

British Airways is seeking experienced Senior First Officers for direct entry positions at London Heathrow. This permanent, full-time flight-deck role involves operating the airline's modern long-haul and short-haul fleets to international destinations.

About the Role

Senior First Officers will operate as part of a multi-crew flight deck across British Airways' extensive long-haul and short-haul fleets, flying to hundreds of international destinations. The role emphasizes delivering the safest and best possible flight experience for every passenger while adhering to world-class standards in demanding daily operations. Pilots are encouraged to contribute to wider airline activities such as training, recruitment, sustainability, and operational projects as their careers develop.

Requirements

• A current type rating with a minimum of 3,000 hours on a relevant aeroplane type, excluding simulator time. A relevant aeroplane type is defined as a multi-pilot turbojet certified to CS-25 or an equivalent airworthiness code, or a multi-pilot turboprop with a maximum certificated take-off mass of at least 10 tonnes or seating for more than 19 passengers.
• The current type rating need not be on the applicant's UK licence, but applicants must hold a UK fATPL(A) or ATPL(A) and must not have surrendered their UK licence to obtain an EASA/ICAO licence.
• Must have flown a relevant aeroplane type within the past 12 months for eligibility for Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT).
• Possession of a UK Part-FCL licence, either an ATPL(A) or meeting the hours requirements to obtain an ATPL(A), with any outstanding licence upgrade to be completed during the type rating.
• A UK CAA Class 1 medical certificate with at least 6 months' validity remaining at the date of joining.
• Height between 1.57 m (5'2") and 1.91 m (6'3"). Taller qualified pilots may apply subject to a functionality check.
• A good level of physical fitness.
• Spoken and written English proficiency at ICAO Level 6.
• A valid passport with at least 12 months before expiry and the ability to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.
• Ability to meet British Airways uniform standards, with tattoos permitted provided they are not on the hands, face, or head.
• Water-survival competencies, including swimming 50 m (55 yards) followed by treading water for 3 minutes, assisting people in water, fitting a lifejacket while treading water, and pulling one's own body weight into a life raft.
• Applicants should meet the required Senior First Officer hours.

Qualifications

• UK fATPL(A) or ATPL(A) (or meeting hours requirements to obtain ATPL(A) with upgrade during type rating).
• Current type rating.
• UK CAA Class 1 medical certificate.