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BA CityFlyer
BA CityFlyer pilot selection

The BA CityFlyer pilot selection phase by phase, with open positions and practice for every part.

PilotinQEditorial team · updated 11 Oct 2026
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About BA CityFlyer

BA CityFlyer is a regional airline from the United Kingdom. Its airline codes are CJ (IATA) and CFE (ICAO). Aircraft types in the fleet include the Embraer E190. Its main hub: London City (LCY). BA CityFlyer is part of British Airways, which has its own page on this site.

There is a direct-entry route for captains. The careers portal for pilots is linked in the profile on this page. You will find the listed requirements on this page: licence, flying hours, type rating, medical certificate, language and right to work. Right now 2 pilot positions at BA CityFlyer are listed on PilotinQ. The selection is described stage by stage on this page.

The three phases

1/3
Online application
2/3
Screening and assessment
3/3
Simulator assessment
Selections by programmeThe pilot programmes candidates ask about most, each with its phases, tests and how to prepare.

BA CityFlyer at a glance

Part of British Airways
IATA / ICAO
CJ / CFE1
Country
United Kingdom
Hubs
London City (LCY)2
Fleet
Embraer E19021
Direct entry
Captains2
Pilot careers siteOfficial website
SELECTION3 selection stages described below.BA CityFlyer practice plan
PILOT JOBS2 open positions, checked daily.All pilot jobs

What does BA CityFlyer ask of pilots?

Licence
Direct Entry Captain: current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(A), or ability to convert an EASA licence via CAA transfer route 5 or 6. Aspiration to Command: UK CAA ATPL(A), fATPL(A), MPL or an EASA licence meeting UK CAA conversion routes 3 to 634
Hours
Direct Entry Captain: minimum 4,000 hours total including 1,500 hours PIC on commercial multi-crew jet or turboprop aircraft of at least 20,000 kg MTOW (no PICUS). Aspiration to Command: minimum 2,500 hours total including 1,000 hours on multi-crew aircraft, recent on previous type within 6 months34
Type rating
Direct Entry Captain: a current type rating; E-Jet type rating desirable but not essential; company-funded type rating with bond34
Medical
Valid Class 1 medical, valid for 6 months after the date of joining34
Language
ICAO English language proficiency level 634
Right to work
Aspiration to Command: right to live and work in the UK; no sponsorship offered; valid passport with at least 12 months before expiry4
SOURCES
  1. 1BA CityFlyer | Wikipedia · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  2. 2Pilot Jobs | British Airways Careers · accessed 10 Oct 2026
  3. 3BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain, London City base | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  4. 4BA Cityflyer Aspiration to Command | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  5. 5BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain, Edinburgh base | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
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BA CityFlyer

BA CityFlyer pilot selection

PilotinQEditorial team · 11 Oct 2026Start the free lite test

About BA CityFlyer

BA CityFlyer is a regional airline from the United Kingdom. Its airline codes are CJ (IATA) and CFE (ICAO). Aircraft types in the fleet include the Embraer E190. Its main hub: London City (LCY). BA CityFlyer is part of British Airways, which has its own page on this site.

There is a direct-entry route for captains. The careers portal for pilots is linked in the profile on this page. You will find the listed requirements on this page: licence, flying hours, type rating, medical certificate, language and right to work. Right now 2 pilot positions at BA CityFlyer are listed on PilotinQ. The selection is described stage by stage on this page.

THE THREE PHASES
1Online application
2Screening and assessment
3Simulator assessment
Selections by programmeThe pilot programmes candidates ask about most, each with its phases, tests and how to prepare.

BA CityFlyer at a glance

Part of British Airways
IATA / ICAO
CJ / CFE1
Country
United Kingdom
Hubs
London City (LCY)2
Fleet
Embraer E19021
Direct entry
Captains2
Pilot careers siteOfficial website
SELECTION3 selection stages described below.BA CityFlyer practice plan
PILOT JOBS2 open positions, checked daily.All pilot jobs

What does BA CityFlyer ask of pilots?

Licence
Direct Entry Captain: current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(A), or ability to convert an EASA licence via CAA transfer route 5 or 6. Aspiration to Command: UK CAA ATPL(A), fATPL(A), MPL or an EASA licence meeting UK CAA conversion routes 3 to 634
Hours
Direct Entry Captain: minimum 4,000 hours total including 1,500 hours PIC on commercial multi-crew jet or turboprop aircraft of at least 20,000 kg MTOW (no PICUS). Aspiration to Command: minimum 2,500 hours total including 1,000 hours on multi-crew aircraft, recent on previous type within 6 months34
Type rating
Direct Entry Captain: a current type rating; E-Jet type rating desirable but not essential; company-funded type rating with bond34
Medical
Valid Class 1 medical, valid for 6 months after the date of joining34
Language
ICAO English language proficiency level 634
Right to work
Aspiration to Command: right to live and work in the UK; no sponsorship offered; valid passport with at least 12 months before expiry4
SOURCES
  1. 1BA CityFlyer | Wikipedia · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  2. 2Pilot Jobs | British Airways Careers · accessed 10 Oct 2026
  3. 3BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain, London City base | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  4. 4BA Cityflyer Aspiration to Command | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  5. 5BA Cityflyer Direct Entry Captain, Edinburgh base | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
YOUR FLIGHT PLANA plan to your selection dateA week-by-week plan to your selection date: a lite test to find your weak spot, focused practice per phase, then a full mock.Make my flight plan
OPEN POSITIONS
BA Cityflyer - Direct Entry Captain - London City baseLondon City Airport, United KingdomBA Cityflyer - Direct Entry Captain - Edinburgh baseEdinburgh, United Kingdom
PILOT PASS
€5.75a month · €69 a year
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