Long‑Haul Direct Entry Pilot (Type‑Rated, UK CAA) – British Airways | Heathrow

✈️ The opportunity

As a Direct Entry Pilot on our long‑haul fleets, you will operate scheduled services from Heathrow to destinations worldwide. You’ll begin on one of four long‑haul fleets and can later transfer to another long‑haul fleet, or move to short‑haul for command when eligible. Opportunities are available across all long‑haul fleets. Cross‑Crew Qualification (CCQ) courses are available on our long‑haul Airbus fleets, and Boeing 777 pilots operate from both LHR and LGW — with the Boeing 777X joining the fleet when it enters service.

🧭 What you’ll do

• Operate British Airways long‑haul services from Heathrow across our global network.
• Deliver a consistently safe, professional and customer‑focused flight experience.
• Work collaboratively with flight and cabin crew, engineering and operations teams.
• Uphold British Airways’ operating procedures, safety standards and uniform guidelines.

🧰 What you bring

• Current type rating with a minimum of 1,500 hours total time, including at least 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type (up to 100 hours may be in a suitable simulator).
• Recent experience: flying on a relevant aeroplane type within the past 12 months.
• Licence: UK Part‑FCL ATPL(A) or meeting the hours requirement to obtain an ATPL(A).
• Medical: UK‑issued CAA Class 1 medical certificate with at least 6 months’ validity remaining from date of joining.
• Language: Spoken and written English ICAO Level 6.
• Passport: Valid passport with a minimum of 12 months before expiry.
• Height: Between 1.57m and 1.91m (taller pilots may apply subject to a functionality check).
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to comply with British Airways’ uniform standards.
• Ability to swim 50m, tread water for 3 minutes, and assist people in the water.

🌟 Rewards and life at BA

• Market‑competitive salary and paid annual leave.
• Parental, co‑parental and shared‑parental leave.
• Discounted Hotline tickets, unlimited standby and premium standby fares, plus an annual bookable concession after six months’ service.
• Market‑leading defined contribution pension.
• Roster enhancements for wellbeing: more rest after blocks of work, reduced monthly flying targets, shorter working blocks and fewer standby periods.

🧭 Fleet, training and progression

• Start on one of BA’s long‑haul fleets with opportunities to transfer between long‑haul types.
• CCQ courses available on long‑haul Airbus fleets to broaden your cross‑qualification.
• Boeing 777 pilots operate from LHR and LGW and will also operate the Boeing 777X when it enters service.
• Future opportunity to transfer to short‑haul for command when eligible.

📨 How to apply

Apply via the British Airways careers site quoting reference 12095 before 31/08/2026. Early applications are encouraged.

• Base: London Heathrow (primary). Boeing 777 also operates from London Gatwick.
• Licence required: UK Part‑FCL ATPL(A) (or hours to obtain).
• Eligibility: UK CAA licence holders.

All details as provided by British Airways for this vacancy. Conditions and availability may be subject to change.