Direct Entry Pilot - Long-haul in Hounslow

A career without limits. As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. 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.

The customer is at the heart of everything that we do. Your goal will be to provide the very best flight experience possible for each passenger. Wherever you are going, your flying will be world class. The life of a commercial pilot is exciting, and you’ll be challenged every day to perform to the highest standards.

Your lifestyle is important to us and with a huge variety of roles outside of flying, from training to recruiting the pilots of the future, there are countless opportunities. Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, but you’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package.

With nearly 70 long-haul aircraft on order this is an exciting time to join our pilot community. We’ve recently introduced significant roster enhancements to give our pilots greater flexibility and balance. Expect more time to rest after blocks of work, reduced monthly flying targets, shorter working blocks, and fewer standby periods. Plus, we’ve increased opportunities for guaranteed days off.

What you’ll bring to British Airways

• To be considered for a long-haul position, at the time of submitting your online application, you must have more than 1500 hours total time. This must include 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type and may include up to 100 hours in a suitable simulator.
• Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL(A), fATPL(A) or MPL (with the hours requirements to upgrade to an ATPL) or hold a non-UK CPL or ATPL licence and meet the Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements from 1 January 2023 set out by the UK CAA.
• Class 1 medical – must have a UK CAA issued medical before job offer is made.
• 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.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Spoken and written English ICAO level 6.
• Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date).
• Able to comply with British Airways' uniform standards.
• Ability to swim 50m (55 yards) followed by treading water for 3 minutes and be able to assist people in water.

Job opportunities are available on all fleets. Only CCQ courses available on long-haul Airbus fleets. 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.

What we offer

• Access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights.
• Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends and family.
• 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.
• Life insurance benefits.
• Company funded conversion course/type rating (not bonded).
• Discounted airfares for your friends and family.
• Private medical cover, Technology scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric/Plug-in Hybrid car scheme.

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.