Direct Entry Pilot - Long-haul - UK CAA licence holder
British Airways · Heathrow · United Kingdom · Posted 2026-09-28
1,500Total hours required
frozen ATPLMinimum licence
RequiredType rating
British Airways is hiring: Direct Entry Pilot - Long-haul - UK CAA licence holder, based in Heathrow.
The vacancy is a pilot position.
The advertisement states a minimum of 1,500 total flight hours and frozen ATPL licence (EASA or UK).
A type rating on the aircraft is expected before you apply.
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Where each figure comes from
Every requirement above is read from British Airways' own wording, quoted here so you can check it rather than take our word for it. The full advertisement stays on the operator's site, which is also where you apply.
| Requirement | From the advertisement |
|---|---|
| Total flight hours | 1500 hours total time |
| Licence | er, still be in possession of a UK fATPL(A)/ ATPL(A) i.e. did not surrender your UK licence to |
| Type rating | Current type rating |
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