Direct Entry Pilot - Long-haul in London

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.

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.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Your experience:

• Hold a UK Part-FCL ATPL(A) (or have over 1500 hours total time and meet the criteria to upgrade to an ATPL(A))
• Hold an EASA licence and meet the "Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements" set out by the UK CAA.

To be considered for a long-haul position, at the time of submitting your online application you must have more than 1500 hours of flight time. This must include 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type.

The part FCL definition of a relevant aeroplane type is a multi-pilot turbo-jet aircraft certified to the standards of CS-25 or equivalent airworthiness code, or a multi-pilot turbo-prop aeroplane having a maximum certificated take-off mass of not less than 10 tonnes or a certified passenger seating configuration of more than 19 passengers.

To be eligible for ZFT training, you must have relevant aeroplane type experience within 12 months preceding the commencement of a ZFFT Conversion course.

You must meet the ATPL requirements to apply for this campaign; however, if you have not yet upgraded your licence this will be completed during your type rating.

Minimum criteria to apply:

• Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL(A), fATPL(A) or MPL (with the hours requirements to upgrade to an ATPL) or hold an EASA licence and meet the conversion requirements set out by the UK CAA.
• Class 1 medical.
• 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).
• Tattoos are permissible as long as they are not on the hands, face or head.

Job offers will be predominantly made for the Boeing 777. A limited number of vacancies exist on other fleets, with preference given to those that hold a current rating on the aircraft type. Moves to other fleets will be processed via the internal fleet move system and awarded on a seniority basis.

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 aims to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the role, as well as the overall nature and level of work carried out by job holders in this position. 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.

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.
• Greater choice of 5 different fleet types (after initial freeze).
• Life insurance benefits.
• Company funded conversion course/type rating (not bonded).
• Discounted airfares for your friends and family.
• Discounts at selected car hire, hotels, and retail stores.
• A range of voluntary benefits for yourself and family members.
• Private medical cover, Technology scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric/Plug-in Hybrid car scheme.

Inclusion & Diversity: 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.