First Officer Long Haul British Airways

Posted on 25.8.2025

Job Overview

Airline Airline

British Airways

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Heathrow

Aircraft Aircraft

Long Haul

Rating Type Rating

Preferred

Contract Contract

Permanent

Join British Airways as a First Officer on long-haul fleets based at Heathrow. You’ll operate worldwide services with a clear career path, varied roster patterns and a comprehensive benefits package, starting on one of BA’s long-haul fleets with options to move later.

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 from its main hub at London Heathrow with modern, fuel-efficient long- and short-haul fleets.

Requirements

Type Rating Type Rating

Preferred

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 ZFTT-qualifying type flown within the last 12 months

Other License Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

• Height 1.57–1.91 m with functionality check if above 1.91 m • Good level of physical fitness • Valid passport with at least 12 months’ remaining validity

Benefits

• Staff-travel benefits including unlimited standby and premium standby fares plus up to 30 discounted Hotline tickets per year • Company pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution • Company-funded conversion course or type rating not bonded • Varied roster patterns with night stops, day trips and tours • Life insurance benefits • Private medical cover and optional schemes including technology, cycle to work and electric car • Retail, hotel and car hire discounts • Dynamic career path with access to multiple fleets after the initial freeze

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