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Airbus First Officer / Senior First Officer – Long‑Haul | London Heathrow

✈️ Join Virgin Atlantic as an Airbus First Officer / Senior First Officer

Take your seat on the flight deck of the UK’s only exclusively long‑haul airline. Virgin Atlantic is recruiting talented First Officers and Senior First Officers for our Airbus fleet, operating from London Heathrow on the A330neo and A350‑1000. If you’re passionate about safe, polished operations and delivering a standout customer experience, this is where your long‑haul career takes off.

  • Airline: Virgin Atlantic
  • Base: London Heathrow (LHR)
  • Fleet: Airbus A330neo, A350‑1000
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Licence: ATPL (UK CAA, unfrozen) • ICAO Level 6 English • UK Class One Medical

🧭 Your mission

As a key member of our Airbus flight crew, you’ll uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism while creating a seamless long‑haul journey for our customers.

  • Deliver safe, efficient long‑haul operations with consistent operational excellence.
  • Exhibit outstanding aircraft handling with deep technical and procedural knowledge.
  • Lead with strong crew resource management and exemplary human factors.
  • Make values‑based decisions in the air and on the ground to safeguard people and operation.
  • Champion the customer experience, every sector, every time.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • Total time: Minimum 1500 hours (FO) or 3000 hours (SFO) on a multi‑pilot turbojet or multi‑pilot turboprop aeroplane with MTOM ≥ 10 tonnes or >19 passenger seats.
  • Current type: Current and qualified on A320, A330, A340, A350 or A380.
  • Licence: Unfrozen ATPL issued by the UK CAA, with a valid type rating on joining.
  • Medical: Current UK Class One Medical.
  • English: Demonstrated proficiency at ICAO Level 6.
  • Military pathways: Applicants with experience on C‑17 Globemaster, A330 Voyager, Poseidon, A400M Atlas, RC‑135, Wedgetail AEW or Envoy IV are welcome.

🌟 What’s on offer

  • Permanent contract with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
  • Operate cutting‑edge Airbus widebodies on global long‑haul routes.
  • Clear progression pathway to Senior First Officer and Captain.

📨 Ready for departure?

If you meet the requirements and are ready to bring your best to our Airbus flight deck, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver the Virgin Atlantic experience across the world.

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