Job Description
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
We are looking for Direct Entry Pilots who have the skills, energy, experience and aspirations for Command.
As an experienced First Officer, with strong leadership skills, you will be inspired to be a Captain, role modelling the highest professional standards across the BA Euroflyer operation.
As a DEP, you will join the fleet and our pathway is designed to support and navigate you to success as a Captain at BA Euroflyer within 12 months (subject to vacancy, and meeting the standards required)
What we can offer you:
* Starting salary of £78,000 plus allowances circa £14,332 (based on 800 flying hours per year).
* On successful completion of your command course your salary will increase to £115,460 plus allowances, circa £25,148, 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 £11,250 in year one and £16,500 once upgraded) direct to your pension to help you accrue for your future.
* 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.
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).
* A minimum of 2500 hours total time (subject to factorisation). Please include breakdown of hours in application.
* The right to live and work in the UK.
* 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.
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.
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