British Airways - Direct Entry 787 First Officer - Heathrow
The role:
British Airways Direct Entry Pilot – 787 First Officer
The customer is at the heart of everything that we do. Your goal will be to provide the very best flight experience possible for each passenger. Wherever you are going, your flying will be world class. The life of a commercial pilot is exciting, and you’ll be challenged every day to perform to the highest standards.
As a pilot in British Airways, your career path is never defined. Your lifestyle is important to us and with a huge variety of roles outside of flying, from training to recruiting the pilots of the future, there are countless opportunities. All British Airways pilots can bid for different fleets and Command positions during the annual bid process.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, but you’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package.
Your experience:
- Currently flying the Boeing 787 and have flown this type within the last 12 months.
- Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), or hold an EASA ATPL (A) licence and meet the “Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6).
- Class 1 medical
- Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). Qualified pilots taller than 1.91m may submit an application but will be required to undergo a functionality check to confirm their ability to meet requirements of the searing positions in the variety of BA fleets
- Good level of physical fitness
- Spoken and written English ICAO level 6
- Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date)
Pilots who currently hold an EASA licence and previously held a UK Part-FCL licence, please upload a copy of your previous UK licence or proof that you completed training in the UK and was awarded a UK licence in the supporting files section of your application.
Job offers will primarily be made on the Boeing 787*. British Airways has a long term ambition to move towards Boeing single fleet flying, with Boeing pilots operating Boeing 777, 777X and 787 aircraft. Moves to other fleets will be processed via the internal fleet move system and awarded on a seniority basis.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description aims to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the role, as well as the overall nature and level of work carried out by job holders in this position.
However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
*Boeing 777 offers may be made if successful applicants exceed the number of 787 positions available
Inclusion & Diversity
We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.
Minimum Criteria To Apply:
Hold a UK Part-FCL ATPL (or meet the criteria to upgrade to an ATPL during your type rating)
or
Hold an EASA licence and meet the “Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6).
To be considered for this opportunity you must be actively flying the Boeing 787 only. Pilots currently licenced on Boeing 777/787 but who are only flying the Boeing 777 cannot apply for this opportunity.
Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements from 1 January 2023 | Civil Aviation Authority
This page contains guidance for obtaining a UK Part-FCL licence based on a Third Country ICAO licence from 1 January 2023.
