Job description
BA Cityflyer First Officer (Newly Qualified Pilots). Reference 12143. Closing date 11/8/2026. Brand: BA Cityflyer. Career area: Pilots. Contract type: Permanent Full Time. Location: London City Airport. 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). 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. 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. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time subject to requirements. You may only be considered for one vacancy within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at any given time.
Additional requirements
- 85% ground school average with no more than three resits.
- First-series pass at Series 1 Attempt 1 or Attempt 2 in the initial skill tests.
- The right to live and work in the UK.
- Valid passport with a minimum of 12 months before expiry, allowing unrestricted worldwide travel.
- aUPRT and APS MCC must be completed before starting; candidates who have not completed them remain in the hold pool until all training elements are complete.
- Documents to submit: licence (or proof of the instrument rating pass), last 3 pages of the logbook, APS MCC and aUPRT course completion certificates if already held, and the final course report from the ATO.
- You may only be considered for one vacancy within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer or Cityflyer) at any time.
Compensation and Benefits
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Cover
- Cycle to Work
- Company Car Leasing Scheme
- Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights from the day you join
- Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family
Base Location
United Kingdom
London City Airport (LCY / EGLC)
