Direct Entry Pilot Scheme
Ref UKLHR1328
Region UK - Heathrow
Location London - Heathrow
Category Technical & Operations
Job Description
Closing Date: 12 August 2011
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.
You will need:
- For shorthaul vacancies you will have a current type rating, and a minimum of 100 sectors or 500 hrs experience, on a multi pilot aircraft with MTOW more than 10 tonnes or more than 19 approved passengers. You will also hold a UK issued JAA/CAA ATPL(A) (Full or 'Frozen').
- For longhaul vacancies you will have a minimum total of 2000 hrs flying experience, and will hold a full UK issued JAA/CAA ATPL(A). Your total hours will include a minimum of 1000 hrs on jet transport category aircraft with a MTOW of greater than 25 tonnes, or multi-crew turboprop transport aircraft - or military equivalent - with a MTOW of greater than 50 tonnes.
- In all cases your relevant experience will be current, or recent enough, so that you can conduct a Zero Flight Time (ZFT) conversion course at British Airways (for this requirement you will need to have operated the qualifying type within the 12 months preceding the start date of your ZFT course with us).
- Please be advised that you need to have these sectors or hours at the point of making your application.
The Individual
- You will need a first class flying record and a good level of physical fitness
- You will demonstrate evidence of leadership, intellect, resilience, reliability, adaptability, high personal standards, motivation and flexibility, together with well developed customer service skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
- You will be physically fit and in possession of a JAA/UK CAA Medical Licence (Class 1) and able to satisfy British Airways medical requirements. Please note that British Airways’ medical criteria for employment is of a higher standard than the CAA requirement
- 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). 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 have fluency in spoken and written English, and will hold ICAO Level 6 Language Proficiency in English.
Application Process
All applicants are required to answer the following questions, each within 250 words. Please prepare your answers in advance.
- What are the behaviours that demonstrate your motivation and commitment to your current employer and your customers?
- Give a recent example of when you have made an important decision. Consider the sources of information you used to make your decision, how you prioritised your actions and how you influenced others to implement your decision
- Give an example of when you have been involved in a major change in the work environment. How did you adapt to this and what did you learn?
- Explain the competitive threat facing British Airways at present. Describe how you, in the role of Flight Crew, can contribute to the overall success of the busines
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Please note:
Recruitment for these positions will be into the British Airways Hold Pool, from which we make offers to suitably qualified candidates as and when confirmed vacancies arise. Vacancies for pilots successful through this campaign may arise any time in 2012.
