First Officer – BA Euroflyer (London Gatwick)
BA Euroflyer, a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, is seeking dedicated First Officers to join its team based at London Gatwick. Operating a short-haul network across Europe, the company provides premium service and adheres to the safety standards of a national flag-carrier. This position offers a dynamic team culture, a fixed-pattern roster for improved work-life balance, and long-term career growth opportunities within the British Airways group.
What We Offer
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Starting salary of £65,420 (subject to 2026 review) plus allowances (circa £14,500 based on 800 flying hours per year) with annual incremental pay uplifts on a 7-point scale.
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Fully funded type rating courses with no bond attached.
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Fixed pattern roster designed for genuine lifestyle balance.
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30 days of annual leave, including single-use leave days for special occasions.
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Employer pension contributions of up to 15%.
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Loss of Licence scheme, Life Assurance (up to 5x salary), and private health insurance.
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Staff travel benefits, including annual bookable concession tickets and space-available upgrades (after 12 months).
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Access to the British Airways master seniority list to support future career development, including potential transitions to long-haul fleets or training positions.
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Additional optional benefits: dental/critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and electric vehicle schemes.
Requirements
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Current UK-issued CAA Flight Crew Licence (ATPL(A), fATPL(A), or MPL), or an EASA licence meeting UK CAA "Third Country CPL and ATPL" conversion requirements (routes 3, 4, 5, or 6).
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Minimum of 500 hours or 100 sectors on a relevant aeroplane type (excluding simulator time), with experience on that type within the last 12 months.
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Right to live and work in the UK.
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Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). (Qualified pilots taller than 1.91m must undergo a functionality check).
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Good level of physical fitness.
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ICAO Level 6 proficiency in spoken and written English.
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Valid passport with at least 12 months remaining before expiry.
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Valid Class 1 medical with at least 6 months validity from the contract start date.
Application Notes
Candidates must hold a UK Part-FCL licence or meet specific CAA third-country conversion requirements. Applicants who have previously held a UK Part-FCL licence while currently holding an EASA licence must provide evidence of their original UK training or licence issuance.
Please note that recruitment re-application windows apply: 6 months for unsuccessful screening, video interviews, capacity testing, or assessment centres, and 12 months for unsuccessful simulator assessments. Only one application may be active across the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at any given time. Successful candidates enter a hold pool and are eligible for two job offers.
BA Euroflyer is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.