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First Officer (Direct Entry) – Long‑Haul Jets | British Airways

✈️ First Officer (Direct Entry) – Long‑Haul Fleets

Join British Airways as a Direct Entry First Officer and deliver a world‑class experience on every flight. You’ll operate to the highest standards, representing a global brand where the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Start on our short‑haul Airbus fleet with clear pathways to one of our four long‑haul fleets or to short‑haul command.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Entry route: Direct Entry
  • Type rating: Required
  • Licence: UK CAA ATPL(A), fATPL(A) or MPL (with hours to upgrade to an ATPL); or non‑UK ATPL meeting UK CAA Third Country CPL/ATPL conversion routes 1–6 (effective 1 Jan 2023)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 6
  • Open to licence holders: EASA, UK CAA
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🌟 Why this role

  • Fly long‑haul operations with a renowned flag carrier and uphold world‑class standards.
  • Begin on our short‑haul Airbus fleet with pathways to four long‑haul fleets or short‑haul command.
  • Broaden your impact beyond the flight deck: training, mentoring, recruitment and project roles.
  • Competitive reward and benefits package to support your lifestyle and career growth.

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Deliver a safe, smooth and customer‑first flight experience on every sector.
  • Operate to rigorous professional and regulatory standards across global destinations.
  • Collaborate with Captains, Cabin Crew and Operations to ensure efficient, on‑time performance.
  • Embrace a continuous improvement mindset in training, SOPs and customer service.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • Total time: 1,500+ hours at time of application (for long‑haul consideration)
  • Turbine time: 500+ hours
  • Relevant type time: 500+ hours on a relevant multi‑pilot aeroplane type
  • Type rating: Required on a relevant aeroplane type
  • Ratings: IR and ME
  • Licence: Current UK‑issued CAA ATPL(A), fATPL(A) or MPL (with hours to upgrade to an ATPL); or non‑UK ATPL meeting UK CAA Third Country CPL/ATPL conversion routes 1–6
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 6
  • Passport: Valid with at least 12 months remaining
  • Open to: EASA and UK CAA licence holders

The Part‑FCL definition of a “relevant aeroplane type” includes: a multi‑pilot turbo‑jet aircraft certified to CS‑25 (or equivalent), or a multi‑pilot turbo‑prop aeroplane with a maximum certificated take‑off mass of at least 10 tonnes or certified for more than 19 passenger seats.

To be eligible for ZFTT conversion, you must have relevant aeroplane type experience within the 12 months preceding the start of a ZFTT conversion course.

🎓 Training and progression

  • Comprehensive company and type conversion, including ZFTT where eligible.
  • Clear pathways across short‑haul and long‑haul fleets as your career evolves.
  • Opportunities to contribute as an instructor, assessor, or in pilot recruitment and projects.

📨 How to apply

Submit your application with your full licence details, medical, hours breakdown (total, turbine and relevant type) and current type rating. Applicants meeting the long‑haul criteria will be prioritised.

Ensure your documentation evidences relevant type time and, if applicable, eligibility under the UK CAA Third Country CPL/ATPL conversion routes.

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