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The Military Pilot Pathway is an exciting career pathway for experienced pilots from the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Army Air Corps. Joining British Airways after serving your country is a great way to continue flying to exacting standards – in a uniform you’ll be proud to wear. As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
Job Responsibility:
Provide the very best flight experience possible for each passenger
Perform world class flying
Join short-haul Airbus fleet or long-haul fleets
Requirements:
Minimum of 500 hours of flying time on any military type (short-haul fleet)
Ability to achieve a fATPL(A) and MCC (or exemption) by date of joining (short-haul)
Minimum of 1500 hours of military flying time of which 500 hours or 100 sectors must be completed on a ZFTT qualifying aircraft (long-haul)
Ability to achieve an unfrozen ATPL(A) and MCC (or exemption) by date of joining (long-haul)
Previous military (or equivalent) flying experience within the last 3 years (fixed wing or rotary)
Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3")
Good level of physical fitness and ability to satisfy British Airways medical requirements
ICAO English Language Proficiency level 6
Valid passport with minimum of 12 months before expiry date at time of joining allowing unrestricted worldwide travel
Tattoos permissible if not on hands, face or head
UK CAA Class 1 flight crew medical (Military A1 status acceptable at application but UK CAA Class 1 must be achieved prior to job offer)
Right to live and work in the UK
Meet the criteria of QMP as defined in CAP 2254
Started ATPL groundschool and confident to have fATPL(A) completed and issued within 18 months of application
Nice to have:
Current rating on A320, A350, A380, B777 or B787 aircraft type
Long-haul experience
Fast track to Short Haul command potential
What we offer:
Company-funded type rating
Competitive reward and benefits package
Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
Up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year
Company pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel
Greater choice of 5 different fleet types
Life insurance benefits
Discounted airfares for friends and family
Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores
Range of voluntary benefits
Private medical cover
Technology scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Electric/Plug-in Hybrid car scheme
Gymflex
Heathrow Express 75% discount
Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, additional life insurance, dental plan, healthcare cash plan