British Airways

Direct Entry Pilot – Long-haul - UK CAA licence holder

Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom / Europe

Position
First Officer
Aircraft
Long-haul fleet
Total time
1500+ hrs
Authority
UK CAA
Type rating
Type rating required

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Overview

Join British Airways in a permanent full-time pilot role at Heathrow. British Airways assesses long-haul suitability in the simulator and may offer a short-haul role. Successful applicants enter a holding pool before allocation to a vacancy. The application closes on 6 December 2026.

Responsibilities

- Support safe, efficient flight operations in accordance with company procedures.
- Contribute to flight preparation, briefings, monitoring, and crew coordination.
- Maintain disciplined SOP, checklist, communication, and CRM standards.

Requirements

  • UK Part-FCL ATPL(A), or UK frozen ATPL(A) with the experience required for an ATPL; current type rating; at least 1,500 hours total with a maximum of 100 hours in a suitable simulator and at least 500 hours on a relevant aircraft type; relevant flying in the previous 12 months; UK CAA Class 1 medical with at least six months remaining on joining; ICAO English level 6; passport with at least 12 months remaining. Relevant aircraft include CS-25 or equivalent multi-pilot jets and multi-pilot turboprops of at least 10 tonnes MTOM or certified for more than 19 passengers.

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