As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
At BA Euroflyer every single person here is helping to take our wings to new incredible heights at London Gatwick. We have a short haul network of some of the most desirable European destinations and from Amsterdam to Marrakech, Nice to Corfu we are serving our customers with the premium British Airways’ service and safety standards that make us the nation’s flag-carrier.
Based in Sussex, our flying programme means we return to our home base at London Gatwick every evening. Our flight crew enjoy a bidding system based on a truly fixed pattern roster which means you really can make the most of your time off.
Whether you are an early riser or would rather work late into the evening, the nature of our flying means you can even preference for what you fly when you come to work. If you fancy a change, you can also use our popular swap function to swap with colleagues.
A wholly owned British Airways’ subsidiary, you will experience a vibrant and agile team culture where we stay connected, can communicate on a uniquely personal level and put our people at the heart of what we do.
As part of the British Airways’ group, you will also benefit from working alongside colleagues who are experts in their fields, helping to shape the well-known British Airways brand.
- What we can offer you
• Starting salary of £114,000 plus allowances circa £25,150 (based on 800 flying hours per year) with annual incremental pay uplifts on a 15 point pay scale.*
• Fully funded type rating courses – with no bond attached.
• A newly introduced fixed pattern roster which offers a genuine lifestyle balance for all our flight crew
• 30 days leave per year, including single use leave days for those special occasions you really don’t want to miss.
• Up to 15% employer contribution (up to £17,100) direct to your pension to help you accrue for your future.
• Additional optional benefits available include technology scheme, cycle to work and electric/plug-in hybrid car scheme.
• Access to British Airways Health Services for your medicals or if you have an established relationship with your AME, we will subsidise the cost of your Class 1 renewals.
• A place on the ** British Airways master seniority list to support those career aspirations of the future.
*Pay scales as of 1st May 2025
** The BA master seniority list is for all BA pilots. Your seniority number is unique to you and enables you to bid for how you want your career to develop. Whether it be for a long haul fleet @ LHR, a training position or a lifestyle change to part time, the annual bid is your pathway to new opportunities in the future.
For you and your family
- Loss of Licence scheme to protect you and your family in the event of ill health.
- Up to 5 x salary in Life Assurance Benefits.
- Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP, (with additional cover available for your family to)
- Annual Bookable Concession tickets on Staff Travel (after 12 months) with Club World/Europe space available upgrades, for you, your family or friends to enjoy
- Discounted airfares, hotels & car hire for your friends and family
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free advice and support to you and your family, including counselling, financial & legal advice
What we ask of you
• Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL 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).
• 3500 hours total time on a CS25 aircraft
• 1000 hours PIC on a CS25 aircraft
• The right to live and work in the UK or ability to hold a RTW visa
• 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 BA Euroflyer fleet.
• Good level of physical fitness
• Spoken and written English ICAO level 6
• Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date)
• Valid class one medical with a minimum of 6 months validity from contract start.
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.
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. Please note, we have a limited number of long-haul positions available and therefore A320 remains our primary recruiting fleet.
• 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.
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. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
** If you are a current BA CityFlyer Pilot you must apply via Jobsearch **
Minimum Criteria To Apply:
Hold a UK Part-FCL Licence
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).
Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements from 1 January 2023 | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)
