Direct Entry Pilot – Aspiration for Command

British Airways; Crawley; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious airline as a Direct Entry Pilot and pave your way to becoming a Captain within a year. With a starting salary of £78,000 and a structured pathway to command, this role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career in aviation. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a fixed pattern roster, generous leave, and fully funded type rating courses. The airline values diversity and is committed to providing a supportive work environment. If you have the skills, experience, and passion for flying, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in the skies.

Benefits

30 days leave per year

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Access to British Airways Health Services

Fully funded type rating courses

Fixed pattern roster for lifestyle balance

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK CAA Flight Crew Licence or EASA licence.
• Minimum of 2500 hours total flying time required.

Responsibilities

• Join the fleet as a Direct Entry Pilot and work towards becoming a Captain.
• Role model the highest professional standards across the operation.

Skills

Leadership Skills

English ICAO Level 6

Physical Fitness

Education

UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL

EASA licence (if applicable)

Job description

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

We are looking for Direct Entry Pilots who have the skills, energy, experience and aspirations for Command.

As an experienced First Officer, with strong leadership skills, you will be inspired to be a Captain, role modelling the highest professional standards across the BA Euroflyer operation.

As a DEP, you will join the fleet and our pathway is designed to support and navigate you to success as a Captain at BA Euroflyer within 12 months (subject to vacancy, and meeting the standards required)

What we can offer you:

1. Starting salary of £78,000 plus allowances circa £14,332 (based on 800 flying hours per year).
2. On successful completion of your command course your salary will increase to £115,460 plus allowances, circa £25,148, with annual incremental pay uplifts on a 15 point pay scale.
3. Fully funded type rating courses – with no bond attached.
4. A newly introduced fixed pattern roster which offers a genuine lifestyle balance for all our flight crew.
5. 30 days leave per year, including single use leave days for those special occasions you really don’t want to miss.
6. Up to 15% employer contribution (up to £11,250 in year one and £16,500 once upgraded) direct to your pension to help you accrue for your future.
7. Access to British Airways Health Services for your medicals or if you have an established relationship with your AME, we will subsidise the cost of your Class 1 renewals.

What we ask of you:

1. Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL or hold an EASA licence and meet the “Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6).
2. A minimum of 2500 hours total time (subject to factorisation). Please include breakdown of hours in application.
3. The right to live and work in the UK.
4. 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 BA Euroflyer fleet.
5. Good level of physical fitness.
6. Spoken and written English ICAO level 6.
7. Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date).
8. Valid class one medical with a minimum of 6 months validity from contract start.

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.