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BA Euroflyer pilot selection

The BA Euroflyer 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 Euroflyer

BA Euroflyer is a full-service airline from the United Kingdom. It flies under the IATA code A0 and ICAO code EFW. Pilots at BA Euroflyer fly types such as the Airbus A320 and Airbus A321. The operation is built around London Gatwick (LGW). BA Euroflyer is part of British Airways, which has its own page on this site.

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

The six phases

1/6
Initial screening
4/6
Assessment centre
5/6
Simulator assessment
6/6
Hold pool
Selections by programmeThe pilot programmes candidates ask about most, each with its phases, tests and how to prepare.

BA Euroflyer at a glance

Part of British Airways
IATA / ICAO
A0 / EFW1
Country
United Kingdom
Hubs
London Gatwick (LGW)2
Fleet
Airbus A320, Airbus A3212
Direct entry
Captains2
Pilot careers siteOfficial website
SELECTION6 selection stages described below.BA Euroflyer practice plan
PILOT JOBS2 open positions, checked daily.All pilot jobs

What does BA Euroflyer ask of pilots?

Licence
UK CAA ATPL(A), fATPL(A) or MPL, or an EASA licence meeting UK CAA conversion routes 3, 4, 5 or 6 (First Officer and Captain)34
Hours
First Officer: minimum 500 hours or 100 sectors on a relevant aeroplane type, flown within the last 12 months. Captain: 3,000 hours total on a type that satisfies ZFTT (flown within 6 months) and 1,000 hours PIC (PIC within the last 6 months)34
Type rating
Fully funded type rating with no bond34
Medical
Valid Class 1 medical; for First Officers at least 6 months validity from contract start34
Language
ICAO English level 634
Right to work
First Officer: right to live and work in the UK; Captain: right to live and work in the UK or ability to hold a right-to-work visa; valid passport (First Officer: at least 12 months before expiry)34
SOURCES
  1. 1BA Euroflyer | Wikipedia · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  2. 2Pilot Jobs | British Airways Careers · accessed 10 Oct 2026
  3. 3BA Euroflyer Direct Entry Pilot (First Officer) | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  4. 4BA Euroflyer Direct Entry Captain (rated and non-rated) | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
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BA Euroflyer

BA Euroflyer pilot selection

PilotinQEditorial team · 11 Oct 2026Start the free lite test

About BA Euroflyer

BA Euroflyer is a full-service airline from the United Kingdom. It flies under the IATA code A0 and ICAO code EFW. Pilots at BA Euroflyer fly types such as the Airbus A320 and Airbus A321. The operation is built around London Gatwick (LGW). BA Euroflyer is part of British Airways, which has its own page on this site.

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

THE SIX PHASES
1Initial screening
2Video interview
3Capacity testing
4Assessment centre
5Simulator assessment
6Hold pool
Selections by programmeThe pilot programmes candidates ask about most, each with its phases, tests and how to prepare.

BA Euroflyer at a glance

Part of British Airways
IATA / ICAO
A0 / EFW1
Country
United Kingdom
Hubs
London Gatwick (LGW)2
Fleet
Airbus A320, Airbus A3212
Direct entry
Captains2
Pilot careers siteOfficial website
SELECTION6 selection stages described below.BA Euroflyer practice plan
PILOT JOBS2 open positions, checked daily.All pilot jobs

What does BA Euroflyer ask of pilots?

Licence
UK CAA ATPL(A), fATPL(A) or MPL, or an EASA licence meeting UK CAA conversion routes 3, 4, 5 or 6 (First Officer and Captain)34
Hours
First Officer: minimum 500 hours or 100 sectors on a relevant aeroplane type, flown within the last 12 months. Captain: 3,000 hours total on a type that satisfies ZFTT (flown within 6 months) and 1,000 hours PIC (PIC within the last 6 months)34
Type rating
Fully funded type rating with no bond34
Medical
Valid Class 1 medical; for First Officers at least 6 months validity from contract start34
Language
ICAO English level 634
Right to work
First Officer: right to live and work in the UK; Captain: right to live and work in the UK or ability to hold a right-to-work visa; valid passport (First Officer: at least 12 months before expiry)34
SOURCES
  1. 1BA Euroflyer | Wikipedia · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  2. 2Pilot Jobs | British Airways Careers · accessed 10 Oct 2026
  3. 3BA Euroflyer Direct Entry Pilot (First Officer) | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
  4. 4BA Euroflyer Direct Entry Captain (rated and non-rated) | British Airways Careers · accessed 11 Oct 2026
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