First Officer - BA Euroflyer (London Gatwick)

Job Overview

BA Euroflyer is seeking First Officers to join its dynamic team at London Gatwick. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing short-haul network, serving desirable European destinations with premium British Airways service and safety standards. The position is based at London Gatwick, with all flying programs returning to the home base each evening, providing a strong work-life balance. Successful candidates will benefit from a fixed pattern roster, allowing for personal time and lifestyle flexibility. As a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, BA Euroflyer fosters an agile team culture focused on its people and collaboration within the wider British Airways group.

Responsibilities

Operate flights on BA Euroflyer's short-haul network.
Uphold British Airways' service and safety standards.
Contribute to a collaborative and people-centric team environment.

Benefits and Compensation

Starting salary of £65,420, subject to pay review in 2026.
Allowances approximately £14,500 per year (based on 800 flying hours).
Annual incremental pay uplifts on a 7-point pay scale.
Fully funded type rating courses with no bond.
Fixed pattern roster offering a genuine lifestyle balance.
30 days of leave per year, including single-use leave days.
Up to 15% employer contribution to pension.
Optional benefits: 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 subsidies for Class 1 renewal costs if an AME relationship exists.
Placement on the British Airways master seniority list.
Loss of Licence scheme.
Life Assurance Benefits up to 5 times salary.
Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP, with optional family cover.
Annual bookable concession tickets on staff travel after 12 months, with upgrade opportunities.
Discounted airfares, hotels, and car hire for friends and family.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for free advice and support.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL, or an EASA licence meeting UK CAA Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements (route 3, 4, 5 or 6).
A minimum of 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type (excluding simulator time).
Flown the relevant aeroplane type within the last 12 months.
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 expiry.
Valid Class One Medical with a minimum of 6 months validity from contract start.

Definition of a relevant aeroplane type (Part-FCL): A multi-pilot turbo-jet aircraft certified to CS-25 standards or equivalent, or a multi-pilot turbo-prop aeroplane with a maximum certificated take-off mass of not less than 10 tonnes or a certified passenger seating configuration of more than 19 passengers.

Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT) eligibility: Must have relevant aeroplane type experience within 12 months preceding the commencement of a ZFTT Conversion course.

Pilots holding an EASA licence who previously held a UK Part-FCL licence must upload a copy of their previous UK licence or proof of UK training and licence award.

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 group (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time. Reapplication to any of these airlines is restricted until the specified re-apply period has elapsed after an unsuccessful campaign.
Successful candidates will enter a hold pool and receive a maximum of two job offers. Declining a second offer will result in exiting the hold pool, requiring a reapplication after 12 months and a full re-selection process.