Job Description
This is a key time to be joining BA Cityflyer as we Build a Better Cityflyer. 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 from London City Airport, you'll be part of a unique operation that few pilots experience. Combining premium customers, diverse flying across Europe, and the challenge of one of the industry's most distinctive airports, BA Cityflyer offers an environment where professionalism, skill and development are truly valued. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career within BA Cityflyer as a Line Trainer, TRI, TRE or become a Pilot Recruiter.
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 on completion of 7 years’ service, this will increase 1 day per year to a maximum of 35 days
On joining extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits, up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends and family
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 PIC must be on an aircraft MTOW 20,000kg or greater and 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
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. You may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time.