Direct Entry Captain (Rated and Non-Type Rated)

CompanyBA Euroflyer

LocationHorley, England, United Kingdom

Posted At10/31/2025

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Ship and hovercraft officers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£58,300 (£29.90 per hour)

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Description

Take Your Career to New Heights at London Gatwick

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

At British Airways, we’ve been proudly connecting Britain with the world for over a century. From launching the world’s first international scheduled air service to delivering premium service across the globe, our pioneering spirit is at the heart of everything we do.

Now, at BA Euroflyer, we’re bringing that same spirit to short-haul flying from London Gatwick, serving some of Europe’s most desirable destinations—from Alicante to Marrakech, Nice to Corfu—with the trusted standards of British Airways.

As a Direct Entry Captain, you’ll be part of a dynamic, close-knit team where lifestyle balance meets career ambition. With our fixed pattern roster, you’ll return to base every evening, giving you the freedom to truly enjoy your time off. Prefer early starts or late finishes? Our bidding system and swap function let you tailor your schedule to suit your life.

What We Offer

Starting salary of £114,000 plus circa £25,150 in allowances (based on 800 flying hours/year)

Fully funded type rating – no bond attached

Fixed pattern roster for genuine lifestyle balance

30 days annual leave, including single-use leave days for special occasions

Up to 15% employer pension contribution (up to £17,100)

Access to British Airways Health Services or subsidised Class 1 renewals

A place on the British Airways master seniority list – your pathway to future opportunities

For You and Your Family

Loss of Licence scheme
Life Assurance up to 5x salary
Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP
Annual Bookable Concession tickets (after 12 months)
Discounted travel, hotels & car hire
Employee Assistance Programme – free support for you and your family

What We’re Looking For

UK-issued CAA ATPL (A), fATPL (A), MPL or EASA licence meeting UK CAA conversion routes (3, 4, 5 or 6)
3500 hours total time on an aircraft type that satisfies ZFTT, and you must have flown this type within the last 6 months.
1000 hours PIC and you must have operated as PIC within the last 6 months.
Right to live/work in the UK or ability to hold RTW visa

ICAO English Level 6, valid passport, and Class 1 medical

Important Notes

Reapply periods: 6 months (initial stages), 12 months (SIM stage)
Apply to only one BA Group airline at a time
Long-haul suitability assessed during SIM; A320 remains primary fleet
Hold pool candidates receive up to 2 job offers

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across our teams.

Ready to take off with us?

Apply now and let your ambition fly.