Aeromedical Examiner (AME) in Hounslow

Aeromedical Examiner (AME) British Airways Health Services Location: Heathrow (Waterside Health Centre) Contract: Part‑time 20%-40% (approximately 1-2 days per week, flexible)

About the role

Safety starts here. British Airways Health Services plays a critical role in keeping our flying community fit to fly, ensuring the highest standards of medical safety for our pilots and cabin crew. Based at our purpose-built Waterside Health Centre at Heathrow, the team delivers aviation medical services that directly support safe, compliant, and reliable flight operations across the airline.

What you’ll do:

• Undertake UK CAA Class 1 pilot/Class 2 Cabin Crew medical examinations in line with regulatory requirements
• Complete associated aeromedical casework and assessments
• Conduct initial cabin crew medical examinations
• Work collaboratively within the AME group practice and wider British Airways Health Services team
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in line with clinical governance standards
• Provide trusted medical input that supports the safety and wellbeing of our aviation community

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

You’ll bring a strong safety-first mindset, underpinned by sound clinical judgement and confidence operating in a highly regulated, safety‑critical aviation environment. You’ll communicate clearly and professionally, building rapport and trust with aircrew and colleagues, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. A collaborative and detail‑oriented approach, commitment to clinical governance, and the flexibility and reliability needed to succeed in a sessional role will be key to making an impact in this position.

Your experience:

• Full GMC registration with a current UK licence to practise
• Broad post‑registration clinical experience
• UK CAA authorisation as an Aeromedical Examiner (Class 1 preferred/Class 2 considered)
• Recognised training in aviation medicine
• Occupational health experience is desirable but not essential

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.