British Airways Direct Entry Pilot - A320

Job DescriptionClosing Date: 21 February 2016
The Direct Entry Pilot Scheme is for experienced high calibre pilots who want to develop their careers with one of the most progressive international airlines in the business.

The Individual

Requirements for all pilots:

• A current JAR-FCL or EASA Flight Crew Licence with Class 1 medical to apply (when you join British Airways you must hold a UK issued EASA Flight Crew Licence)
• ICAO Level 6 proficiency in English language
• A valid passport (with minimum of 12 months before expiry date) allowing unrestricted worldwide travel
• The unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
• To be considered for our current vacancies you will need:
• To hold a current A320 type rating with 500 hours on type
• Successful candidates will be entered into our hold pool, from which an offer onto either the Gatwick or Heathrow based A320 series fleets may be made

As a Person, you will

• You will need a first class flying record and a good level of physical fitness, and will be able to satisfy British Airways' medical requirements
• Your height will be between1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3") with weight in proportion to height (height is accurately determined during the assessment process). Qualified pilots who are taller than 1.91m may submit an application but will be required to undergo a functionality check to confirm their ability to meet the requirements of the seating positions in the British Airways fleet of aircraft
• You will be passionate about a career as a pilot with British Airways. While there are opportunities to move fleets with British Airways, initial fleet postings normally last a minimum of five years
• You will already be comfortable with taking control of your own learning and professional development, and both willing and able to self-study, read widely, and continue to develop as a safety conscious professional pilot for the duration of your flying career
• You will be comfortable flying a busy schedule, with BA flights operating 365 days a year You will be comfortable working with colleagues and customers from all cultures and nationalities, and able to identify, and work, with cultural differences
• Finally, you will have a genuine enthusiasm for our customers, and finding ways to exceed their expectations when they fly with us. You will be able to put our customers' needs at the heart of your decision making, and will be comfortable dealing with our customers face to face both when things are going to plan, but also when they're not

Application ProcessAll applicants are required to submit their CV and answer the following question. Please prepare your answer in advance: 

1. In 600 words or less, please answer the following:

• Describe your reasons behind applying to become a pilot with British Airways?
• What can you bring to our organisation and customers to assist British Airways in meeting the operational and business challenges of the commercial aviation market?

2. What do you believe constitutes effective leadership on the flight deck? In the past, how have you demonstrated these skills and qualities? (Max 300 Words)

3. Describe a situation in which you exceeded your customers' expectations. (Max 300 Words)

Please note the following information if you have made a previous application to us. We cannot accept a new application within:

6 Months if you were unsuccessful at initial application screening
12 months if you were unsuccessful at any stage of testing/interview/simulator assessment. You are welcome to reapply 12 months from the date you attended initial aptitude testing

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