Embraer 190 Captain (Direct Entry) – BA Cityflyer, London City

✈️ The Opportunity

From one of Europe’s most distinctive airports, you’ll captain E190 services for premium business and leisure customers, delivering safety, professionalism and outstanding hospitality within a close-knit team.

• Operate the Embraer 190 on BA Cityflyer’s business, charter and leisure network across the UK and Europe.
• Deliver an excellent flight experience while upholding the highest standards of safety and customer service.
• Work flexibly in a seven-day operation that includes day trips, night stops and tours.
• Contribute to a collaborative flight deck and cabin crew culture, focused on reliability and care.

🧭 What You’ll Bring

• Experience: Minimum 4,000 total hours and 1,500 hours as PIC on commercial jet or turboprop multi-crew aircraft.
• Aircraft criteria: The 1,500 PIC hours must be on an aircraft with an MTOW ≥ 20,000 kg. PICUS not accepted.
• Licence: Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL (A), or ability to convert via the CAA EASA transfer process (route 5 or 6).
• Ratings & medical: Current type rating; valid multi-engine IR; valid Class 1 Medical that remains valid for six months after joining.
• Language: ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6.
• Desirable: Currently operating as a Captain; E‑Jet type rating.
• Verification: Provide a copy of your licence and the last three pages of your logbook; hours and ratings will be checked during screening and assessment.

🧰 Your Day-to-Day

• Lead safe, efficient E190 operations into and out of London City Airport.
• Support a reliable, customer-focused service in a fast-paced, seven-day environment.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to maintain on-time performance and operational excellence.
• Represent BA Cityflyer’s values and premium brand at every stage of the journey.

🌟 Rewards & Benefits

• Permanent contract with full terms and conditions from day one.
• Company-funded conversion course or type rating (subject to bond).
• Health & wellbeing: Private medical cover for you and your family; BA Cityflyer‑funded medical and licence renewals.
• Protection: Loss of Licence scheme on joining; life assurance.
• Pension: Company pension with employer contributions up to 12%; additional defined‑contribution plan enrolled at 2% employee and 7% employer with options to increase.
• Leave: Annual leave grows to 30 days after seven years of service and increases by one day per year to a maximum of 35 days.
• Travel: Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits from joining, including up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares each year for you, friends and family; unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and nominees; an Annual Bookable Concession after six months.
• Lifestyle & savings: Discounts with selected car hire, hotel and retail partners; company car leasing; Cycle to Work; Gymflex after three months; flexible benefits including critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, additional life insurance, private medical insurance, dental and healthcare cash plans; electric car scheme after 12 months; 75% discounted Heathrow Express Express Saver tickets.

📈 Career Progression

Grow your career beyond the line: opportunities to become a Line Trainer, TRI, TRE, Pilot Recruiter, or contribute to recruitment, training, sustainability and operational management projects.

📨 How to Apply

• Submit your application and include: a copy of your licence and the last three pages of your logbook.
• Be prepared for screening and assessment where hours, ratings and eligibility will be verified.

BA Cityflyer is committed to high standards of professionalism, safety and customer service. We look forward to welcoming experienced Captains who share our passion for delivering a premium flying experience from London City.