Close date Oct 31, 2024 - last chance to apply!
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at [Company] is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at [Company] the sky is never the limit.
The Role
[Company] Direct Entry Pilot – 787 First Officer
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 [Company], your career path is never defined. Your lifestyle is important to us and with a huge variety of roles outside of flying, from training to recruiting the pilots of the future, there are countless opportunities. All [Company] pilots can bid for different fleets and Command positions during the annual bid process.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, but you’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package.
Your Experience
Currently flying the Boeing 787 with at least 500 hours on type and have flown this type within the last 12 months.
Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), or hold an EASA ATPL (A) 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
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 searing positions in the variety of BA fleets
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, please upload a copy of your previous UK licence or proof that you completed training in the UK and was awarded a UK licence in the supporting files section of your application.
Job offers will primarily be made on the Boeing 787*. [Company] has a long term ambition to move towards Boeing single fleet flying, with Boeing pilots operating Boeing 777, 777X and 787 aircraft. Moves to other fleets will be processed via the internal fleet move system and awarded on a seniority basis.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at [Company]. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description aims to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the role, as well as the overall nature and level of work carried out by job holders in this position.
However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Boeing 777 offers may be made if successful applicants exceed the number of 787 positions available