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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British Airways First Officer

Job Description
Closing Date: 10 May 2015

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 (please note: due to CAA rules you will need a UK issued EASA licence when you join British Airways)

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 type rating and a minimum of 500 hours, or the required sectors, on an aircraft that satisfies CAP 804 FCL.730.A - Zero Flight Time Training course requirement. We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates operating the A320/A350/747/757/767/777/787

Candidates applying from BA CityFlyer should apply through the internal eJobscan system (Please note: If you are currently a British Airways CityFlyer employee, please advise your line manager of your application, to ensure eligibility for this role)

You will be passionate about a career as a pilot with British Airways. The majority of postings will be as an A320 First Officer based at London Heathrow. While there are opportunities to move fleets with British Airways, initial fleet postings normally last a minimum of five years

As a Person, you will
Have a first class flying record and a good level of physical fitness, and will be able to satisfy British Airways' medical requirements

Be between1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3") in height 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

Be passionate about a career as a pilot with British Airways, and interested in accepting a first posting as an A320 First Officer at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick. While there are opportunities to move fleets with British Airways, initial fleet postings normally last a minimum of five years

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

Be comfortable working with colleagues and customers from all cultures and nationalities, and able to identify, and work, with cultural differences

A genuine enthusiasm for our customers, and finding ways to exceed their expectations when they fly with us

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:

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?

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)

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



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We suggest that you do not leave submission of your application until the last minute. In previous schemes we are aware that a significant number of applications are received just before the closure of the application window, which can cause problems.

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British Airways Future Pilot Programme 2015

Job Description
Closing Date 08 March 2015 at 23:59

Please note we reserve the right to close the application window before the published date

The Future Pilot Programme is the cadet pilot training programme from British Airways. Designed for aspiring pilots from all walks of life, the programme offers the chance to pursue a career as a pilot with one of the world’s most progressive airlines.

Please refer to www.bafuturepilot.com before applying. You will need to have reached a decision on your choice of Flight Training Organisation (FTO) and considered your finance options before starting your application.


Role Requirements

You will need:
To be between the ages of 18 – 55 on 1st September 2015
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 have achieved 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science (single or double award), excluding General Studies and either 3 A-Levels at Grades BBC or above, excluding General Studies and Critical thinking or an Honours Degree at 2:2 (or higher) or a pass (or above) in a higher degree such as MSc, MA, MPhil, DPhil, PhD, MBA
To be able to obtain and hold a EASA Class 1 medical and meet British Airways medical criteria (assessed via BAHS Medical Assessment at Waterside)
Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3") with weight in proportion to height (height is accurately determined during the assessment process). Candidates who are taller than 1.91m may submit an application but may 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

The Individual

You will be excited by the prospect of frequent travel, but will also be recognisant of the fact that British Airways operates flights globally, day and night, every day of the year
You will be highly motivated towards a career as a pilot with British Airways
You will be ready, willing and able to undergo an intensive, full-time series of training courses in order to train as a commercial pilot, all the while applying your own high personal standards and intellect to achieve results
You will have sound hand-eye co-ordination skills, and skills in mechanical, mathematical and verbal reasoning
You will be able to manage varying workload, solve complex problems, and make sound decisions under pressure
You will exhibit the qualities of a strong team player, as well as the leadership qualities required of a future British Airways Captain

It goes without saying that you’ll be a natural communicator, with fluency in spoken and written English, and that you’ll relish the opportunity to deliver the very highest possible levels of safety and service for our customers.

Application Process

In order to apply for a place on the Future Pilot Programme you will need to apply using the online process. You will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility and suitability for the role, submit a CV, followed by application questions (cover letter).


1. As part of your application, we would like for you to submit a CV. Please ensure that your CV details (at least) the following (maximum 2 pages):
Work experience to date
Academic Achievements to date
Any other relevant interests/qualifications/awards/flying experience/courses/ air show attendances etc. which you would like to highlight to us
2. British Airways believes in investing in the future and that is why the Future Pilot Programme (FPP) has been developed to offer anyone with the right skills, passion and potential, the chance to realise their dream of becoming an airline pilot.

As part of your application, please submit a cover letter in which you detail (maximum 600 words):

a) Why you want to be a pilot
b) What you have done so far to make this dream a reality (Note: If you have applied for FPP previously, we are interested to also know what you have done to realise this goal since your last application)
c) Why you want to join British Airways

We wish you the very best of luck with your application.

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Luxury air travel soaring to new heights

Keen competition in the luxury air travel segment is seeing an 'arms race' in first class flight, with big commercial airlines overhauling their premium products to expand their suite of offerings. Meanwhile, industry watchers have said private jet travel is also taking off for short-haul flights around the region.

Earlier in November, Air France launched its new first class 'La Premiere' suites in Singapore.

Four individual suites of about three square metres each are on board 19 of the airline's Boeing 777-300 fleet, and they will be available on daily flights between Singapore and Paris by the middle of Jan 2015.

Mr Nicolas Ricard, Country Manager Singapore, Air France-KLM said: "Luxury air travel demand is growing in Asia. This is a target for Air France. Air France is undergoing significant transformation with an investment of €500 million in upgrading all the long haul products, and services. This is not only La Premiere suite, but also other cabins."

In May, Middle Eastern airline Etihad unveiled its new first class suite, the Residence, which will feature a living room, double bedroom and ensuite shower room.

Also within the past month, British Airways announced that it has added Singapore as its fifth destination in its network of A380 service routes from London. The move is part of a £5 billion investment the carrier has made in the last two years to upgrade its products and services.

Mr Robert Williams, Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia, British Airways, said: "The A380 allows us to offer even more space to first class customers than they are already enjoying on the other air craft in the fleet. They have 30 per cent more space in their seat, 60 per cent more personal storage.”

“We maintain Singapore in Southeast Asia as a hub down to Australia as part of the traditional kangaroo routes between Europe and Australia. Those stories demonstrate our commitment to SEA and what we're doing in this market," he added.

DEMAND FOR LUXURY AIR TRAVEL DEPRESSED: ANALYSTS

Despite the 'arms race', aviation analysts said demand for luxury air travel is currently somewhat depressed. According to statistics from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), first and business class travel within Asia contracted around two per cent in September, compared to a year ago.

IATA said overall traffic growth within Asia has expanded only 0.2 per cent during the first three quarters of 2014, compared to the same period in 2013. The slowdown has been related to notable declines in international travel for Thailand and Malaysia, due to geopolitical events and weakness in the Chinese economy.

Internationally, current performance for premium travel is relatively weak, growing by 2.3 per cent year-on-year in September, compared to the overall rate of increase of 3.7 per cent during the first three quarters of 2014.

Changi Airport Group said about 10 per cent of passengers fly on first and business class.

Mr Greg Waldron, Asia Managing Editor, Flightglobal said: "These products tend to be very sensitive to economic issues. So for example, in a weak economy, you might get people trading down from first class to business, and from business class to economy. And certain things have also depressed first class travel recently - the crackdown on corruption in China, that has seen a reduction in some first class usage."

GROWING DEMAND FOR PRIVATE JETS FOR SHORT HAUL FLIGHTS

While airlines largely offer a product for long-haul travel, many do not have a first class cabin for short-haul flights. Instead, aviation analysts said there is a growing demand for private jet chartering for regional travel. Industry players have also said supply is on the rise.

It is estimated that there are more than 30 private jets based in Singapore, up from just about 10 aircraft five years ago. About half of these are available for charter.

Mr Stefan Woods, Sales Director, Singapore Air Charter said: "What that's done is it has brought the price down for the consumer, which is a good thing. A lot of our clients locally are local businesses that use our services as a tool.”

“It's not a luxury at all. It's a necessity to go to some places that the airlines don't service, or they service infrequently. Sometimes airlines don't have business class on board, and it's not as flexible as having a private jet,” he said.

Mr Woods also said first class passengers on ultra-long-haul flights often arrive in Singapore and head straight to a private jet to a destination in the region.

According to Changi Airport Group, business aircraft movements at Seletar Airport have grown at an average annual rate of almost 20 per cent from 2009 to 2013.

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British Airways suspends flights over Iraq

British Airways (BA) suspended flights over Iraq on Friday (Aug 8) as the US launched air strikes against Islamic militants fighting in the north of the country.

A spokesman for Britain's flagship carrier said it was "temporarily suspending our flights over Iraq".

But BA said services that use the route, mainly to Doha and Dubai, would not be cancelled or disrupted because alternative routes would be found.

Willie Walsh, chief executive of BA parent group International Airlines Group, last week pledged to keep flying over Iraq despite mounting concerns over commercial flight paths in the wake of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine.

The airline said then it did not believe the conflict in Iraq between government forces and jihadist group Islamic State (IS) posed the same threat to commercial airliners. But it took its decision to suspend flights after the Federal Aviation Administration banned all US civilian flights over Iraq on Friday (Aug 8), just hours after Washington ordered air strikes on fighters in Kurdistan.

The FAA cited "the potentially hazardous situation created by the armed conflict" between IS militants and Iraqi security forces "and their allies" as the reason for the indefinite ban.

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British Airways celebrates 80 years of flying to Singapore with special offers

It has been eight decades since British Airways made its inaugural flight to Singapore, on Dec 9, 1933.

To celebrate this milestone, the carrier is offering its Singapore customers special fares to over 30 destinations in the world.

Fares to London start from $1,280, Paris from $1,247, Sydney from $680 and New York from $1,780.

The sale ends on Nov 28 for the travel period between Nov 18 and June 30, 2014, subject to terms and conditions.

British Airways will also host a reception and fashion show of cabin crew uniform over the years at the home of the British High Commissioner, Eden Hall.

Singapore has historically been an integral part of British Airways' network, linking the UK with both Australia and the rest of Southeast Asia.

In 1933, the inaugural flight to Singapore on what was then Imperial Airways departed from Croydon, London, and travelled via Paris, Brindisi, Alexandria, Cairo and Karachi.

That same journey originally took 10 days.

A one-way fare to Singapore then cost £180 (S$361 now) which was just below the average yearly salary at the time.

Robert Williams, British Airways regional general manager, South East Asia, said: "Serving this region for 80 years is a fantastic milestone for British Airways. We have come a long way since our first flight to Singapore in 1933 - offering our customers more destinations, state-of-the-art cabins and aircraft, and the very best in comfort and luxury. Yet, what hasn't changed is that we continue to seek inspiration from our original, historic ethos, 'To Fly. To Serve.' which is about putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

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British Airways Future Pilot Programme 2014

 

Ref: UKLHR2056

Region: UK - Heathrow

Location: London - Heathrow

Category: Technical & Operations

Job Description

Closing Date: 26th November 2013

The Future Pilot Programme is the new cadet pilot training programme from British Airways.

Designed for aspiring pilots from all walks of life, the programme offers the chance to pursue a career as a pilot with one of the world’s most progressive airlines.

Please refer to www.bafuturepilot.com before applying. As an external applicant, you will need to apply via this vacancy. You will need to have reached a decision on your choice of Flight Training Organisation and considered your finance options before starting your application.

 

Role Requirements

You will need:

• To be between the ages of 18 – 55 on 1st September 2014 
• To hold a valid passport which permits unrestricted global travel
• To hold the right to live and work in the UK
• The following academic achievements:
  • 5 GCSE’s at C or above, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (single or double award) excluding general studies
  • PLUS EITHER 3 A levels or equivalent, at grades BBC or above (General Studies excluded)
  • OR an Honours degree at 2:2 or higher or a pass or above in a higher degree such as MSc, MA, MPhil, DPhil, PhD or MBA
• If you have equivalent academic qualifications then you will be asked to provide a Letter of Comparability from UK NARIC before attending your first selection day. The Scottish education qualification equivalents are detailed in the FAQ page
• To be able to obtain and hold a JAA Class 1 medical and meet British Airways medical criteria (assessed via BAHS Medical Assessment at Waterside)
• Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.90m (6'3") with weight in proportion to height (height is accurately determined during the assessment process). Candidates who are taller than 1.90m may submit an application but may 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 excited by the prospect of frequent travel, but will also be recognisant of the fact that British Airways operates flights globally, day and night, every day of the year

 

The Individual

• You will be highly motivated towards a career as a pilot with British Airways.
• You will be ready, willing and able to undergo an intensive, full-time series of training courses in order to train as a commercial pilot, all the while applying your own high personal standards and intellect to achieve results.
• You will have sound hand-eye co-ordination skills, and skills in mechanical, mathematical and verbal reasoning.
• You will be able to manage varying workload, solve complex problems, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• You will exhibit the qualities of a strong team player, as well as the leadership qualities required of a future British Airways Captain. 

It goes without saying that you’ll be a natural communicator, with fluency in spoken and written English, and that you’ll relish the opportunity to deliver the very highest possible levels of safety and service for our customers.

 

Application Process

In order to apply for a place on the Future Pilot Programme you will need to apply using this online process. You will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility and suitability for the role, followed by two application questions.

We wish you the very best of luck with your application.

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Snow grounds flights in Britain

Snow swept across Britain on Friday, forcing airports to cancel dozens of flights and more than 2,000 schools to close.

London's Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest in the world, cancelled around 60 flights while the airports in the Welsh capital Cardiff, Southampton in southeast England and Bristol in the southwest were closed completely.

"We've got 24 vehicles clearing the runways," a Heathrow spokeswoman told AFP.

A Cardiff spokesman said the airport was due to re-open shortly, while Southampton said it would be shut until at least 1500 GMT.

British Airways cancelled more than 60 of its flights but said the figure was likely to rise during the day.

Over 2,000 schools were closed across Britain, while the bad weather also caused gridlock on the roads.

Britain's weather agency, the Met Office, issued a rare "red warning" for parts of south Wales, where some areas were expecting up to 30 centimetres of snow.

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As usual, LHR never fails to cancel flights due to the snow during the winter season. Perhaps they should learn from Sweden/Norway/Finland on how to handle snow so as not to cancel flights.

British Airways says seeking to axe 400 jobs

International Airlines Group on Tuesday announced plans to cut 400 cabin crew jobs at its British Airways division.

"We are offering voluntary redundancy to some members of our senior cabin crew to help address an imbalance in our crew numbers," an IAG spokesman said, adding that 400 jobs would be affected.

"Based on the feedback from our senior cabin crew in the past few months, we believe that there will be good demand for this opportunity. We have now begun a 90 day consultation with Unite about the issues."

The spokesman stressed that it was a purely voluntary scheme and there were no plans to make any compulsory redundancies. In total, BA has around 14,000 cabin crew.

The news comes almost one month after BA's loss-making sister group, Iberia, revealed it was seeking to axe 4,500 jobs to save it from collapse.

British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia merged in January 2011 in a tie-up aimed at slashing one another's costs, as a sharp economic downturn and rise of low-cost competitors sparked steep losses for traditional carriers.

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European airlines are not having it easy considering the slump that the whole region is in. Airlines are axing jobs and no further aircraft orders are made. With the rise of low cost carriers, traditional premium airlines are finding it more challenging to survive.