This is an exciting time to join BA Cityflyer as we build a better airline for our customers and colleagues. Proud of our heritage and focused on the future, we embrace the creativity, diversity, warmth and innovation that represent the very best of modern Britain.

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.

 At BA Cityflyer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

To be eligible to apply for our First Officer (Newly Qualified Pilot) vacancies you will need: 

• Either a current UK CAA Part-FCL Licence (CPL (A) & IR) or be training towards the issue of such and have already passed your Instrument Rating.
• 85% ground school average with no more than three resits 
• First-series CPL & IR pass (Series 1, Attempt 1 or Series 1, Attempt 2)
• To hold a UK CAA Class 1 medical and meet British Airways medical criteria
• ELP ICAO Level 6
• A valid passport (with minimum of 12 months before expiry date) allowing unrestricted worldwide travel
• The right to live and work in the UK

If successful before starting with BA Cityflyer you will need to have completed:

• aUPRT
• APS MCC

Supporting Documents required:

• Pilots must, as a minimum, have completed their Instrument Rating before submitting an application. Please include your licence (or proof that you have passed the Instrument Rating*), last 3 pages of your logbook, an APS MCC & aUPRT course completion certificates (if already completed) and your final course report from your ATO (if training already completed). Please ensure the final course report document includes your Ground School results (including number of resits, if any) and your CPL/IR results. If you do not have a similar document, please include the CAA documents which outline your ground school and flying results.

*Pilots who have not yet completed their aUPRT or APS and are successful in the process will remain in the hold pool until all training elements are complete and they are in possession of their licence.

Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements from 1 January 2023 | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Please read the job description for the full criteria.

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play.

You will also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Private Medical Cover, Cycle to Work and Company Car Leasing Scheme

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At BA Cityflyer you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

** We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time subject to requirements.

Please note:

Candidates who were not successful at initial screening, video interview, capacity testing or assessment centre stage can now reapply for the pilot recruitment campaign after 6 months from their most recent assessment date. This change is due to the updated assessment process. Candidates who were not successful at the SIM stage must wait 12 months before reapplying for the pilot recruitment campaign.

You may only be considered for one vacancy within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at any given time. If you are actively in a recruitment process within the British Airways family, you cannot withdraw and apply for a different vacancy within the group. If your application is unsuccessful, you will not be able to reapply to any of the three airlines until the relevant re‑apply period has passed.