Long Haul First Officer at British Airways | Pilot Job

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

British Airways

Position Position

First Officer

Bases Bases

LGW

LHR

Aircraft Aircraft

Long Haul

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Role overview

British Airways is recruiting experienced pilots for its long-haul operation, with opportunities across multiple fleets. Successful candidates will initially join a long-haul fleet, with future opportunities to move between long- and short-haul fleets and progress toward command, subject to seniority and operational requirements.

Airline Facts

About British Airways

Founded

1974

Headquarters

London, UK

Airline overview

British Airways is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier and a member of International Airlines Group (IAG), with its principal hub at London Heathrow. The airline operates an extensive domestic and international passenger network with a mixed Airbus and Boeing fleet covering short- and long-haul operations.

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Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Required

License

UK CAA - CPL(A) + fATPL

Medical

UK CAA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 6

Minimum Total Flight Time

1,500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 500 hours on a relevant aeroplane type.
Relevant aircraft experience may include a maximum of 100 hours completed in a suitable simulator.
Relevant aeroplane type means a multi-pilot turbojet certified to CS-25 or an equivalent airworthiness standard, or a multi-pilot turboprop with at least 10 tonnes maximum certificated take-off mass or more than 19 passenger seats.
Relevant aircraft experience within the 12 months preceding commencement of a ZFTT conversion course required.

Other License Requirements

UK Part-FCL ATPL(A), or UK frozen ATPL(A) with all flight-hour requirements for ATPL(A) issue completed.
Current type rating required.
Current type rating does not need to be endorsed on the UK licence.
Applicants must remain in possession of their UK frozen ATPL(A) or ATPL(A), including where an EASA or other ICAO licence is also held.
Applicants who meet the ATPL flight-hour requirements but have not yet upgraded their licence will complete the upgrade during type rating training.

Additional Requirements

Height between 1.57 m and 1.91 m.
Pilots above 1.91 m may apply but must successfully complete a functionality check for BA flight deck seating positions.
Valid passport with at least 12 months remaining before expiry required.
Ability to comply with British Airways uniform standards required.
Tattoos are permitted provided they are not on the hands, face or head.
Ability to swim 50 metres unaided and then tread water for 3 minutes required.
Ability to tread water while fitting a lifejacket required.
Ability to pull own body weight from the water into a life raft using its handholds required.
Long-haul suitability assessed during the simulator assessment.
Successful candidates enter a hold pool before receiving a fleet and role offer.

Benefits

Company-funded conversion course / type rating with no training bond.
Enhanced long-haul roster arrangements including increased recovery time, shorter working blocks, reduced monthly flying targets and fewer standby periods.
Increased opportunities for guaranteed days off.
Varied roster patterns including night stops, day trips and tours.
Career progression across different fleets and opportunities toward command.
Additional career pathways in areas such as training and pilot recruitment.
Company pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Worldwide British Airways staff travel, including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets.
Up to 30 discounted Hotline fares per year for the employee, friends and family.
Life insurance benefits.
Private medical cover.
Discounts on selected hotels, car hire and retail.
Technology, Cycle to Work and electric / plug-in hybrid vehicle schemes.

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 22 Aug 2026