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Direct Entry First Officer - A320 family

Published

British Airways · London

📋 Specifications
ContractPermanent
StatusPublished
RegionEUROPE
CountryGB
Base / locationLondon
Required hours500 h
LicenceEASA-ATPL
Type ratingsA320
SalaryUp to £65,420 / year
Visa sponsorshipYes
Posted7/31/2026
📄 Description
Minimum requirements - In type : 500 hours - Type rating : Required - Flight time notes : Current UK issued CAA Flight Crew Licence ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL or hold an EASA licence and meet the “Third Country CPL and ATPL licence conversion requirements” set out by the UK CAA (route 3, 4, 5 or 6). - Currency : Have flown the relevant aeroplane type within the last 12 months. - License Required : Frozen ATPL, IR, ME - Accepted Licenses : EASA, UK CAA - Medical : Class 1 - ICAO ELP level : 6 - Visa sponsorship : Not provided Additional requirements - Valid passport (minimum 12 months before expiry date) Compensation and benefits - Starting salary of £65,420 (subject to pay review 2026) plus allowances circa £14,500 (based on 800 flying hours per year) with annual incremental pay uplifts on a 7 point pay scale. - Fully funded type rating courses – with no bond attached. - A fixed pattern roster which offers a genuine lifestyle balance for all our flight crew - 30 days leave per year, including single use leave days for those special occasions you really don’t want to miss. - Up to 15% employer contribution direct to your pension to help you accrue for your future. - Additional optional benefits available include, dental and critical illness cover, technology scheme, cycle to work and electric/plug-in hybrid car scheme. - Access to British Airways Health Services for your medicals or if you have an established relationship with your AME, we will subsidise the cost of your Class 1 renewals. - Loss of Licence scheme to protect you and your family in the event of ill health. - Up to 5 x salary in Life Assurance Benefits. - Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP, (with additional cover available for your family to) - Annual Bookable Concession tickets on Staff Travel (after 12 months) with Club World/Europe space available upgrades, for you, your family or friends to enjoy - Discounted airfares, hotels & car hire for your friends and family - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free advice and support to you and your family, including counselling, financial & legal advice