BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain London, England

British Airways; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking airline as a Captain and be part of a dynamic team that prioritizes customer experience. This role offers the chance to operate the Embraer 190, delivering exceptional service in one of the world's most challenging environments. With opportunities for career development as a Line Trainer or Pilot Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of BA Cityflyer. Enjoy a permanent contract with excellent benefits, including a company-funded conversion course and extensive travel perks. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company funded conversion course/type rating

Private Medical Scheme

Medical and licence renewals paid

Company pension scheme

Loss of Licence scheme

Life Assurance

Company car leasing scheme

30 days annual leave

Staff travel benefits

Discounted airfares

Qualifications

• Must hold a current UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A).
• Minimum 4000 total flight hours with 1500 hours as PIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best flight experience for customers.
• Operate flights primarily from London City Airport.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Flight Operations

Teamwork

Communication

Education

UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A)

ICAO English language proficiency level 6

Valid Class 1 Medical

Tools

Embraer 190

Flight Logbook

Job description

BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain

This is a key time to be joining BA Cityflyer as we Build a Better Cityflyer. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story.

For BA Cityflyer Captains, the customer always comes first. Your goal will be to provide the very best flight experience bringing our business and leisure customers into the heart of London.

As the leading airline at London City, we fly into a variety of destinations throughout Europe and the UK. You’ll be expected to work flexibly within a tight knit team to deliver our dynamic seven-day-a-week operation. Operating business, charter and leisure flights on a varied roster including day trips, night stops and tours.

Operating the Embraer 190 primarily from London City Airport, with its high value and sophisticated customer base, we fly in and out of one of the world’s most challenging operating environments. Therefore, our pilots are required to maintain the highest professional standards.

The drive to provide industry defining standards of customer service in a demanding yet exciting environment is the aspiration we look for in our high calibre pilots.

And there’s more… you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career within BA Cityflyer as a Line Trainer, TRI, TRE or become a Pilot Recruiter and get involved in bringing new talent into our business.

What we offer:

• Permanent contract: full terms and conditions which are effective from your first day of employment
• Company funded conversion course/type rating (with bond)
• Private Medical Scheme (for you and your family)
• Medical and licence renewals paid by BA Cityflyer
• Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Loss of Licence scheme on joining
• Life Assurance
• Company car leasing scheme. Cycle to Work
• 30 days annual leave increasing to 35 days on 7-years completed service
• On joining extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits
• Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends and family
• Discounts at selected car hire, hotels and retail stores

With our commitment to sustainable employment, we are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at BA Cityflyer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

The minimum criteria to apply are:

• Currently operating as a Captain is desirable.
• Current UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A) or ability to convert to a UK licence using CAA EASA transfer process route 5 or 6.
• A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 hours total hours to include 1500 hours as PIC of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi crew aircraft. The 1500 hours will not include any PICUS hours.
• A current UK issued ATPL (A).
• ICAO English language proficiency level 6.
• Valid ME Instrument rating.
• Valid Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining).
• E-Jet type rating desirable but not essential.

Supporting Files:

Please add a copy of your licence and last 3 pages of your logbook to the supporting files section before submitting your application.

Hours and ratings will be checked during screening and at assessment.

Please read the job description for the full criteria.

Please note:

• Candidates who were not successful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing or assessment centre stage can now reapply for the pilot recruitment campaign after 6 months from their most recent assessment date.
• You may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time.