Direct-Entry Long-Haul Pilot at Heathrow — Great Benefits

Pilot Assessments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market‑competitive salary

Paid annual leave

Parental leave

Discounted tickets

Pension plan

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a Direct Entry Pilot to join its long‑haul fleets, operating worldwide services from London Heathrow. Base: Heathrow, permanent full‑time position with reference 12095 and closing date 31 August 2026.

Eligibility requires UK CAA licence holders and full UK medical clearance. Start on one of our four long‑haul fleets with options to transfer to another fleet or move to short‑haul for command; opportunities exist across all fleets, with rosters and pension benefits

Qualifications

• Licence: UK Part-FCL ATPL(A) or equivalent hours to obtain one.
• UK CAA Class 1 medical with validity at joining.
• English: ICAO Level 6 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Operate British Airways long-haul services from Heathrow across our global network.
• Deliver the highest standards of safety, professionalism and customer experience on every flight.

Skills

ATPL(A) licence

UK CAA Medical

English ICAO Level 6

Total flight hours

Long-haul experience

Job description

British Airways is seeking a Direct Entry Pilot to join its long‑haul fleets, operating worldwide services from London Heathrow. Base: Heathrow, permanent full‑time position with reference 12095 and closing date 31 August 2026.

Eligibility requires UK CAA licence holders and full UK medical clearance. Start on one of our four long‑haul fleets with options to transfer to another fleet or move to short‑haul for command; opportunities exist across all fleets, with rosters and pension benefits