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A career without limits. As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. The customer is at the heart of everything that we do. Your goal will be to provide the very best flight experience possible for each passenger. Wherever you are going, your flying will be world class. The life of a commercial pilot is exciting, and you’ll be challenged every day to perform to the highest standards. As a pilot in British Airways, your career path is never defined. Starting on one of our 4 long-haul fleets you will be able to choose if you want to transfer to another long-haul fleet or our short-haul fleet to become a captain. Your lifestyle is important to us and with a huge variety of roles outside of flying, from training to recruiting the pilots of the future, there are countless opportunities.
Job Responsibility:
Provide the very best flight experience possible for each passenger
Perform to the highest standards
Choose if you want to transfer to another long-haul fleet or our short-haul fleet to become a captain
Requirements:
Current type rating with a minimum of 1500 hours total time
Minimum of 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type* (may include a maximum of 100 hours in a suitable simulator)
Flying experience on a relevant aircraft type within the past 12 months**
Current EASA/ICAO ATPL(A) (or meet the hours requirements to obtain an ATPL(A)) and meet the “Third Country ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA
A Class 1 medical certificate (If a valid UK Part-Med Class 1 is not currently held it must be obtained before date of joining and have at least 6 months validity remaining)
Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”)
Good level of physical fitness
Spoken and written English ICAO level 6
Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date)
500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type* (not including simulator time) and have flown the relevant aeroplane type within the last 12 months
Able to comply with British Airways' uniform standards - tattoos are permissible as long as they are not on the hands, face or head
Ability to swim 50m (55 yards) followed by treading water for 3 minutes and be able to assist people in water
Able to tread water whilst fitting a lifejacket and pull your own body weight out of the water and into a life raft using the hand holds on the side of the raft
What we offer:
Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends and family
Company pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
Eligible for extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel
Life insurance benefits
Company funded conversion course/type rating (not bonded)
Discounted airfares for your friends and family
Discounts at selected car hire, hotels and retail stores
A range of voluntary benefits for yourself and family members
Private medical cover, Technology scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric/Plug-in Hybrid car scheme