First Officer B787 British Airways

Posted on 25.8.2025

Job Overview

Airline Airline

British Airways

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Heathrow

Aircraft Aircraft

B787

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Join British Airways as a 787 First Officer based at Heathrow. You will operate long-haul services with a clear career path, varied roster patterns and access to a broad benefits package

About British Airways

Learn more about this airline

Founding Year Founding Year

1974

Headquarters Headquarters

London, UK

British Airways is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier within International Airlines Group and operates a global network from its main hub at London Heathrow

Requirements

Type Rating Type Rating

Required

License License

UK CAA - CPL(A) + fATPL

Medical Medical

UK CAA - Class 1

Language Language

ICAO Level 6

Minimum Total Flight Time

1500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

• Either 500 hours or 100 sectors on a type that satisfies ZFTT, flown within the last 12 months

Other License Requirements:

• UK CAA ATPL(A) or fATPL(A) or MPL with hours to upgrade to ATPL • or EASA licence meeting UK CAA third-country conversion routes 3, 4, 5 or 6

Additional Requirements:

• Height 1.57–1.91 m • Valid passport with at least 12 months’ remaining validity • Good level of physical fitness • Actively flying the B787 only at application time; applicants flying only the B777 are not eligible

Benefits

• Staff-travel benefits including unlimited standby and premium standby fares plus discounted ‘Hotline’ tickets • Company pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution • Company-funded conversion course/type rating not bonded • Varied roster patterns with night stops, day trips and tours • Life insurance benefits • Private medical cover and a range of voluntary benefits including technology scheme, cycle to work and electric car scheme • Discounts at selected car hire, hotels and retail stores • Opportunity to bid for different fleets and command via the annual bid process

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