Direct Entry Pilot - Long-haul - EASA/ICAO licence holder 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. 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.

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.

As a pilot in British Airways, your career path is never defined. Starting on one of our 4 long-haul fleets you will be able to choose if you want to transfer to another long-haul fleet or our short-haul fleet to become a captain. 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.

Minimum criteria to apply:

• Current type rating with a minimum of 1500 hours total time. This must include a minimum of 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type and may include a maximum of 100 hours in a suitable simulator.
• Flying experience on a relevant aircraft type within the past 12 months.
• Current EASA/ICAO ATPL(A) (or meet the hours requirements to obtain an ATPL(A)) and meet the “Third Country ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA.
• A Class 1 medical certificate (If a valid UK Part-Med Class 1 is not currently held it must be obtained before date of joining and have at least 6 months validity remaining).
• 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).
• 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type (not including simulator time) and have flown the relevant aeroplane type within the last 12 months.
• Able to comply with British Airways' uniform standards - tattoos are permissible as long as they are not on the hands, face or head.
• Ability to swim 50m (55 yards) followed by treading water for 3 minutes and be able to assist people in water.
• Able to tread water whilst fitting a lifejacket and pull your own body weight out of the water and into a life raft using the hand holds on the side of the raft.

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 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.