Embraer 190 Captain
About the role
Embraer 190 Captain – BA Cityflyer
BA Cityflyer is part of the British Airways Group, operating business, charter and leisure services across the United Kingdom and Europe.
The airline is continuing to develop its operations, combining the distinctive requirements of regional airline flying with the service standards and global network of the British Airways brand.
BA Cityflyer is seeking experienced and qualified Embraer 190 Captains to join its 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, maintaining high standards of safety, operational performance and customer service.
Working within a close-knit flight crew team, you will operate a varied seven-day-a-week schedule covering business, charter and leisure services. Rosters may include day trips, overnight stays and touring assignments.
Operating the Embraer 190, you will be part of a distinctive regional operation serving destinations across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 consistently high standards of customer service.
- Work flexibly within a dynamic seven-day-a-week operation.
- Contribute to the airline's operational performance and continued development.
Requirements
- Current UK CAA Part-FCL Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL(A)), or an eligible EASA licence with the ability to convert to a UK-issued licence through CAA transfer route 5 or 6.
- 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.
Package highlights
- Company-funded aircraft conversion course/type rating, subject to a training bond.
- Private medical scheme.
- 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 increasing to 30 days after seven years of service, with one additional day for each subsequent year up to a maximum of 35 days.
- Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits from joining.
- Up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year for yourself, 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.
