Direct Entry Pilot-Longhaul fleets British Airways To Fly. To Serve

What you'll bring to British Airways:

Your experience:

Hold a UK Part-FCL ATPL(A) (or have over 1500 hours total time and meet the criteria to upgrade to an ATPL(A)

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)

For more information on the requirements, visit the UK CAA website

To be considered for a long-haul position, at the time of submitting your online application you must have more than 1500 hours of flight time.This must include 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type
The part FCL definition of a relevant aeroplane type is a multi-pilot turbo-jet aircraft certified to the standards of CS-25 or equivalent airworthiness code, or a multi-pilot turbo-prop aeroplane having a maximum certificated take-off mass of not less than 10 tonnes or a certified passenger seating configuration of more than 19 passengers.

To be eligible for ZFT training- you must have relevant aeroplane type experience within 12 months preceding the commencement of a ZFFT Conversion course.

Minimum criteria to apply:

• Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL(A), fATPL(A) or MPL (with the hours requirements to upgrade to an ATPL) or hold an EASA licence and meet the conversion requirements set out by the UK CAA
• Class 1 medical
• Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3"). Qualified pilots taller than 1.91m may submit an application but will be required to undergo a functionality check to confirm their ability to meet requirements of the seating positions in the variety of BA fleets
• Good level of physical fitness
• Spoken and written English ICAO level 6
• Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date)
• Tattoos are permissible as long as they are not on the hands, face or head

Pilots who currently hold an EASA licence and previously held a UK Part-FCL licence, please upload a copy of your previous UK licence or proof that you completed training in the UK and was awarded a UK licence in the supporting files section of your application.

Job offers will be predominantly made for the Boeing 777 (777 pilots operate out of LHR and LGW; 777 pilots will also operate the Boeing 777X when it enters service). A limited number of vacancies exist on other fleets, with preference given to those that hold a current rating on the aircraft type. Moves to other fleets will be processed via the internal fleet move system and awarded on a seniority basis.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Upcoming Assessment dates:

• Tuesday 11th November
• Wednesday 19th November
• Thursday 20th November
• Wednesday 26th November

Please note:

Candidates who were not successful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing or assessment centre stage can reapply for the pilot recruitment campaign after 6 months from their most recent assessment date. Candidates who were not successful at the SIM stage must wait 12 months before reapplying for the pilot recruitment campaign.

You may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time. If you are unsuccessful in one campaign, you will be unable to reapply to any of the three airlines within the British Airways family until the specified re-apply period has elapsed.

Long-haul suitability will be assessed during simulator assessment.

Successful candidates will enter a hold pool. Candidates in the hold pool will receive a maximum of 2 job offers. If a candidate turns down their second job offer, they will exit the hold pool and be required to reapply after 12 months and complete the entire selection process again.

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either.

• Dynamic Career Path
• Varied Roster Patterns (night stops, day trips and tours)
• Company pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Eligible for extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel
• Greater choice of 5 different fleet types (after initial freeze)
• 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

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA