Direct Entry Captain – Embraer 190
About the role
Direct Entry Captain – Embraer 190
BA Cityflyer is part of the British Airways Group, operating from London City Airport and connecting London with destinations across the United Kingdom and Europe.
The airline operates a distinctive network of business, charter and leisure services, combining the challenges of London City operations with a varied European route network.
BA Cityflyer is looking for experienced and highly qualified Direct Entry Captains to join its Embraer 190 flight crew team.
Job Description
As a Captain at BA Cityflyer, you will have overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of your flights, delivering high standards of safety, punctuality and customer service.
Operating the Embraer 190 from London City Airport, you will fly to a range of destinations throughout the UK and Europe. The operation runs seven days a week and involves a varied roster, including day trips, overnight stays and touring assignments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Take command and ensure the safe and efficient operation of assigned flights.
- Maintain compliance with company procedures, operational standards and applicable aviation regulations.
- Lead and coordinate the flight crew, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
- Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service.
- Maintain operational flexibility within a dynamic seven-day-a-week operation.
- Contribute to the airline's continued development and operational performance.
Career Development
BA Cityflyer offers opportunities to develop beyond the flight deck, including potential appointments as:
- Line Trainer.
- Type Rating Instructor (TRI).
- Type Rating Examiner (TRE).
- Pilot Recruiter.
Requirements
- Current UK CAA Part-FCL Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL(A)), or an eligible EASA Part-FCL licence with the ability to transfer to a UK-issued licence through CAA transfer route 5 or 6.
- Current UK-issued ATPL(A), as specified in the vacancy.
- Valid Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate, with at least six months' validity remaining from the date of joining.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6.
- Current aircraft Type Rating.
- Minimum 4,000 hours total flight time.
- Minimum 1,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command on commercial multi-crew jet or turboprop aircraft with an MTOW of 20,000 kg or greater.
- PICUS hours are not accepted towards the 1,500-hour PIC requirement.
- Current Embraer E-Jet Type Rating.
- Currently operating as an airline Captain.
- Ability to meet the applicable UK licence and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to complete the required recruitment screening and assessment process.
Package highlights
- Company-funded aircraft conversion course/type rating, subject to a training bond.
- Private medical insurance for the employee and family.
- Medical examinations and pilot licence renewals paid for by BA Cityflyer.
- Company pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 12%.
- Loss-of-licence insurance scheme from joining.
- Life assurance.
- Company car leasing scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement increasing to 30 days after seven years of service, with one additional day for each subsequent year up to a maximum of 35 days.
- British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits from joining.
- Up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares annually for the employee, friends and family.
- Discounts with selected car hire companies, hotels and retailers.
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 →Applications go directly to BA CityFlyer. bestpilotjobs is an independent pilot job board — not the employer and not a recruitment agency.
