First Officer - A320/A350/A380/B777/B787 (NTR)

Job description

Military Pilot Pathway - Direct Entry Pilot position for experienced pilots from the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Army Air Corps. Joining the short-haul Airbus fleet or (dependent upon previous experience) one of 4 long-haul fleets. Job offers may be made for the A320, A350, A380, B777 or B787. Requirements (Short-haul Fleet): - Minimum 500 hours flying time on any military type - Ability to achieve fATPL(A) and MCC (or exemption) by date of joining Requirements (Long-haul Fleets): - Minimum 1500 hours military flying time of which 500 hours or 100 sectors on a ZFTT qualifying aircraft - Ability to achieve unfrozen ATPL(A) and MCC (or exemption) by date of joining Additional requirements: - Previous military (or equivalent) flying experience within the last 3 years (fixed wing or rotary) - Height between 1.57m and 1.91m (taller applicants may apply subject to functionality check) - Good level of physical fitness - ICAO English Language Proficiency level 6 - Valid passport with minimum 12 months before expiry allowing unrestricted worldwide travel - UK CAA Class 1 flight crew medical (Military A1 acceptable at application) - Right to live and work in the UK - Meet QMP criteria as defined in CAP 2254 - Started ATPL groundschool, confident fATPL(A) completed and issued within 18 months of application Successful applicants receive company-funded type rating and join on Direct Entry Pilot payscale. Opportunities for fast track to Short Haul command for candidates with suitable experience and aptitude. A320 is the primary recruiting fleet with limited long-haul positions available.

Additional requirements

• Previous military (or equivalent) flying experience within the last 3 years (fixed wing or rotary)
• Applications invited from QMPs who have already left or are looking to exit the military within the next 18 months
• Must meet the criteria of QMP as defined in CAP 2254
• Started ATPL groundschool with fATPL(A) completed and issued within 18 months of application
• Ability to achieve MCC (or exemption) by date of joining
• Height between 1.57m and 1.91m; taller applicants may apply subject to a functionality check
• A good level of physical fitness
• Tattoos permissible as long as they are not on the hands, face or head
• Valid passport with minimum 12 months before expiry allowing unrestricted worldwide travel
• Right to live and work in the UK

Compensation and Benefits

• Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
• Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for self, friends and family
• Company pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel
• Life insurance benefits
• Company funded conversion course/type rating (not bonded)
• Discounted airfares for friends and family
• Discounts at selected car hire, hotels and retail stores
• Range of voluntary benefits for self and family members
• Private medical cover
• Technology scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid car scheme
• Dynamic career path
• Varied roster patterns (night stops, day trips and tours)
• Choice of 5 different fleet types (after initial freeze)

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