E190 Captain
About the role
This is a key time to be joining BA Cityflyer as we ‘Build a Better Cityflyer’. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story.
For BA Cityflyer Captains, the customer always comes first. Your goal will be to provide the very best flight experience bringing our business and leisure customers into the heart of London.
You’ll be expected to work flexibly within a tight-knit team to deliver our dynamic seven-day-a-week operation, flying business, charter, and leisure flights on a varied roster including day trips, night stops and tours.
Operating the Embraer 190 from London City Airport, you'll be part of a unique operation that few pilots experience. Combining premium customers, diverse flying across Europe, and the challenge of one of the industry's most distinctive airports, BA Cityflyer offers an environment where professionalism, skill and development are truly valued.
The drive to provide industry defining standards of customer service in a demanding yet exciting environment is the aspiration we look for in our high calibre pilots.
And there’s more… you may have the opportunity to develop your career within BA Cityflyer.
Additionally, we have a whole host of leading industry benefits that we have listed below.
Requirements
- Current UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A) or ability to convert to a UK licence using CAA EASA transfer process route 5 or 6 (link below)
- A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 hours total hours to include 1500 hours as PIC of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi crew aircraft.
- The 1500 hours PIC must be on an aircraft MTOW 20,000kg or greater and will not include any PICUS hours.
- ICAO English language proficiency level 6
- Valid ME Instrument rating
- Valid Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining)
- E-Jet type rating desirable but not essential
- Currently operating as a Captain is desirable.
Package highlights
- Permanent contract: full terms and conditions which are effective from your first day of employment
- Company funded conversion course/type rating (with bond)
- Private Medical Scheme
- Medical and licence renewals paid by BA Cityflyer
- Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Loss of Licence scheme on joining
- Life Assurance
- Company car leasing scheme. Cycle to Work
- 30 days annual leave on completion of 7 years’ service, this will increase 1 day per year to a maximum of 35 days
- On joining extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits
- Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends and family
- Discounts at selected car hire, hotels and retail stores
Want to start your British Airways career from zero hours?
British Airways runs the Speedbird Pilot Academy — a fully funded integrated ATPL program covering the entire training cost of approximately £100,000. If you're at the beginning of your aviation career rather than applying for this direct entry position, the cadet route may be the path for you.
Read about the Speedbird Pilot Academy on our cadet programs guide →
