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British Airways Long‑Haul Direct Entry Pilot CAA Heathrow
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Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Pilot Assessments
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Pilot, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London
Join British Airways as a Direct Entry Pilot on our long‑haul fleets, operating worldwide services from our London Heathrow hub.
- Base: Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, United Kingdom
- Employment: Permanent, Full-time
- Reference: 12095
- Closing date: 31 August 2026
- Eligibility: UK CAA licence holders
Start on one of British Airways’ four long‑haul fleets with the scope to transfer later to another long‑haul fleet, or move to short‑haul for command. Opportunities currently exist across all fleets.
- Fleets: Long‑haul fleets at LHR;
Boeing 777 pilots operate from both LHR and LGW and will also fly the Boeing 777X when it enters service. - Training: CCQ courses are available on long‑haul Airbus fleets only.
- Operate British Airways long‑haul services from Heathrow across our global network.
- Deliver the highest standards of safety, professionalism and customer experience on every flight.
- Total time: Minimum 1,500 hours.
- On type: Minimum 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type (up to 100 hours may be in a suitable simulator).
- Recency: Flying experience on a relevant type within the last 12 months.
- Licence: UK Part‑FCL ATPL(A), or meets the hours requirement to obtain an ATPL(A).
- Medical: UK CAA Class 1 with at least 6 months’ validity remaining at date of joining.
- Language: Spoken and written English at ICAO Level 6.
- Passport: Valid with at least 12 months before expiry.
- Height: 1.57 m to 1.91 m (taller applicants may apply subject to a functionality check).
- Fitness & standards: Good physical fitness and ability to comply with British Airways’ uniform standards.
- Water competency: Able to swim 50 m, then tread water for 3 minutes and assist people in the water.
- Market‑competitive salary and paid annual leave.
- Parental, co‑parental and shared‑parental leave.
- Discounted Hotline tickets, unlimited standby and premium standby fares, plus an annual bookable concession after 6 months’ service.
- Market‑leading defined contribution pension.
- Roster enhancements: More rest after blocks of work, reduced monthly flying targets, shorter working blocks and fewer standby periods.
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