First Officer - BA Euroflyer (London Gatwick)
BA Euroflyer is seeking qualified individuals to join their team as First Officers, based at London Gatwick. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a short-haul network serving desirable European destinations, upholding the premium British Airways service and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate as a First Officer on BA Euroflyer's short-haul network.
- Uphold British Airways' service and safety standards.
- Contribute to a dynamic and agile team culture focused on people.
Candidate Requirements
- Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL or hold an EASA licence and meet the “Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6).
- A minimum of 500 flying hours on zero flight time (ZFT) qualifying aircraft.
- The right to live and work in the UK.
- Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). Applications from pilots taller than 1.91m will be considered, subject to a functionality check.
- Good level of physical fitness.
- Spoken and written English ICAO level 6.
- Valid passport with a minimum of 12 months validity before the expiry date.
- Valid Class One Medical with a minimum of 6 months validity from the contract start date.
Benefits and Rewards
- Starting salary of £65,420 (subject to pay review 2026) plus allowances circa £14,500 (based on 800 flying hours per year) with annual incremental pay uplifts on a 7-point pay scale.
- Fully funded type rating courses with no bond attached.
- A fixed pattern roster offering a genuine lifestyle balance.
- 30 days leave per year, including single-use leave days.
- Up to 15% employer contribution to pension.
- Optional benefits include dental and critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle to work, and electric/plug-in hybrid car scheme.
- Access to British Airways Health Services for medicals, with subsidized Class 1 renewal costs if an established relationship with an AME exists.
- Inclusion on the British Airways master seniority list for career development opportunities.
- Loss of Licence scheme.
- Up to 5x salary in Life Assurance Benefits.
- Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP, with additional cover available for family.
- Annual bookable concession tickets on staff travel (after 12 months) with upgrade possibilities.
- Discounted airfares, hotels, and car hire for friends and family.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for free advice and support.
Important Application Notes
- Candidates unsuccessful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing, or assessment centre may reapply after 6 months.
- Candidates unsuccessful at the SIM stage must wait 12 months before reapplying.
- Applicants may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time.
- Successful candidates will enter a hold pool and will receive a maximum of two job offers. Declining the second offer results in exiting the hold pool and requiring reapplication after 12 months.
- Current BA CityFlyer Pilots must apply via Jobsearch.