A320 First Officer at British Airways in London Heathrow

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

British Airways

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

London Heathrow

Aircraft Aircraft

A320

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Role overview

British Airways is recruiting A320 type-rated First Officers for its London Heathrow-based short-haul operation. The role involves operating Airbus A320 Family aircraft across the airline’s European network, with responsibility for safe and efficient multi-crew flight operations. Pilots can pursue future career progression into short-haul command, long-haul fleets or other Flight Operations roles.

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 global passenger network with Airbus and Boeing aircraft across short- and long-haul operations, including A350, A380, B777 and B787 aircraft in its long-haul fleet.

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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

500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 500 flight hours on A320 Family aircraft, excluding simulator time.
A320 Family flying experience within the previous 12 months required.

Other License Requirements

Current UK CAA ATPL(A), frozen ATPL(A) or MPL(A) accepted.
Valid A320 Family type rating required.

Additional Requirements

Height between 1.57 m and 1.91 m.
Pilots taller than 1.91 m may apply but must complete a flight deck seating functionality assessment.
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 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.

Benefits

Company-funded conversion course / type rating with no training bond.
Enhanced roster arrangements with 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 opportunities into short-haul command, long-haul fleets and other Flight Operations roles.
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.
Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits, including 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 13 Oct 2026

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