Direct Entry Pilot – A320 Rated Pilot

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Direct Entry Pilot – A320 Rated Pilot

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OverviewSuccessful candidates will be offered employment as a pilot flying the Airbus A320 based at London Heathrow. 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 our short-haul Airbus fleet you will be able to choose if you want to transfer to one of our long-haul fleets or become a captain on short-haul. There are opportunities beyond flying, including roles in training, recruiting, and more. We offer a competitive reward and benefits package.

Your ExperienceWhat you’ll bring to British Airways:

Current A320 type rating with a minimum of 500 hours on type (not including simulator time) and have flown the A320 family of aircraft within the last 12 months

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)

Class 1 medical - must have a UK Class 1 medical before job offer is made

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

Good level of physical fitness

Spoken and written English ICAO level 6

Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date)

Pilots who currently hold an EASA licence and previously held a UK Part-FCL licence should upload a copy of the previous UK licence or proof of UK training in the supporting files section of your application.

What We Offer

Dynamic Career Path

Varied Roster Patterns (night stops, day trips and tours)

Company pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel

Access to a range of fleet types after initial eligibility

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 you and your family

Private medical cover, Technology scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric/Plug-in Hybrid car scheme

Inclusion and DiversityWe 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.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

Hold a UK Part-FCL Licence 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)

ICAO ELP Level 6

Current A320 type rating with a minimum of 500 hours on type and have flown the A320 family within the last 12 months

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