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First Officer (Direct Entry) – Long‑Haul Fleets, British Airways

First Officer (Direct Entry) – Long‑Haul Fleets, British Airways

Join British Airways as a Direct Entry First Officer and deliver world‑class flying with the customer at the heart of every decision. This long‑haul opportunity is your gateway to a dynamic career across our fleets, with pathways to command and roles beyond the flight deck.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Entry route: Direct entry
  • Fleet: Long‑haul (with potential short‑haul Airbus start subject to operational need)
  • Type‑rated: Required
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO English: Level 6
  • Licences accepted: UK CAA or EASA
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

✈️ The opportunity

Wherever you fly, you’ll deliver a consistently exceptional experience and operate to the highest standards. As a BA pilot, your career is never one‑size‑fits‑all: start on short haul and move to one of our long‑haul fleets, or build toward command on short haul — with opportunities to contribute in areas like training and pilot recruitment along the way.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Total time: 1500+ hours at time of application for long‑haul consideration
  • Turbine time: 500+ hours
  • Type rating: Required on a relevant aeroplane type (Part‑FCL: multi‑pilot turbo‑jet certified to CS‑25 or equivalent, or multi‑pilot turboprop with MTOM ≥ 10t or >19 passenger seats)
  • Licence: Current UK CAA ATPL(A), fATPL(A) or MPL (with hours to upgrade to ATPL); or a non‑UK ATPL meeting UK CAA Third Country CPL/ATPL conversion routes 1–6 (from 1 Jan 2023)
  • Ratings: Valid IR and ME
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 6
  • Passport: Valid with at least 12 months remaining
  • Licence holders: Open to UK CAA and EASA
  • ZFTT eligibility: Relevant aeroplane type experience within 12 months prior to ZFTT conversion course commencement

Note: To be considered for a long‑haul position, you must hold >1500 hours total time and ≥500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type at the time of application.

🧭 Your flying and progression

Expect varied, challenging operations and the support of a strong safety and training culture. Depending on operational requirements, you may begin on our short‑haul Airbus fleet with the option to transfer to one of four long‑haul fleets, or remain on short haul and progress to command. Beyond line flying, you’ll find opportunities in training, mentoring, and pilot recruitment.

🌟 What’s in it for you

  • World‑class training, standards and support
  • Defined pathways to long‑haul fleets and command
  • Opportunities to shape the future of our pilot community
  • Competitive reward and benefits package

📨 How to apply

Apply online with a current CV and full hours breakdown. Be ready to provide licence and rating pages, Class 1 medical, passport (12+ months validity), and evidence of relevant type experience and recency for ZFTT where applicable. Please note that visa sponsorship is not provided.

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