British Airways
CAPTAIN · EUROPE
BA Cityflyer - Direct Entry Captain - London City base
British Airways · London City Airport, United Kingdom · Listed since 7 Sept 2026
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RoleCaptain
AircraftEmbraer 190
Type ratingNot required, Paid by the employer
LicenceUK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A)
Minimum hours4,000 hours total time
MedicalValid Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining)
EnglishICAO level 6
ContractPermanent
BaseLondon City Airport
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  • ATPL
  • 4,000 hours total time
  • ICAO English level 6 or higher
Checks licence, hours, PIC hours, type rating and ICAO English only. The employer decides.

About the job

British Airways is recruiting a captain for the Embraer 190, based in London City Airport. The advert asks for UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A), 4,000 hours total time, Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining) and ICAO English level 6. No type rating is required.

What the advert asks for

  • UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A)
  • At least 4,000 hours total time
  • A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 hours total hours to include 1500 hours as PIC of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi crew aircraft. The 1500 hours PIC must be on an aircraft MTOW 20,000kg or greater and will not include any PICUS hours.
  • Valid Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining)
  • ICAO English level 6 or higher
  • Valid ME Instrument rating

Preferred, not required

  • Currently operating as a Captain
  • E-Jet type rating

Mentioned in the advert

  • Private Medical Scheme (for you and your family)
  • Medical and licence renewals paid by BA Cityflyer
  • Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
  • Loss of Licence scheme on joining
  • Life Assurance
  • Company car leasing scheme
Not stated in the advert: salary, start date, closing date.
SOURCESummarised from the employer's own advert on careers.ba.com, read on 3 Nov 2026.Listing checked 3 Nov 2026 against the employer careers page.Full terms and the application route are in the employer's advert.Read the full advert on careers.ba.com
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British AirwaysCAPTAIN · EUROPE

BA Cityflyer - Direct Entry Captain - London City base

British Airways · London City Airport, United Kingdom · Listed since 7 Sept 2026
RoleCaptain
AircraftEmbraer 190
Type ratingNot required, Paid by the employer
LicenceUK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A)
Minimum hours4,000 hours total time
MedicalValid Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining)
EnglishICAO level 6
ContractPermanent
BaseLondon City Airport
Do you qualify?Add your licence, hours and type ratings to compare them with what this advert asks for. Saved on this device only.
  • ATPL
  • 4,000 hours total time
  • ICAO English level 6 or higher
Checks licence, hours, PIC hours, type rating and ICAO English only. The employer decides.

British Airways is recruiting a captain for the Embraer 190, based in London City Airport. The advert asks for UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A), 4,000 hours total time, Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining) and ICAO English level 6. No type rating is required.

WHAT THE ADVERT ASKS FOR
  • UK CAA Part-FCL licence ATPL (A)
  • At least 4,000 hours total time
  • A current type rating with a minimum of 4000 hours total hours to include 1500 hours as PIC of a commercial jet/turbo prop multi crew aircraft. The 1500 hours PIC must be on an aircraft MTOW 20,000kg or greater and will not include any PICUS hours.
  • Valid Class 1 Medical (valid for 6 months after date of joining)
  • ICAO English level 6 or higher
  • Valid ME Instrument rating
PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED
  • Currently operating as a Captain
  • E-Jet type rating
MENTIONED IN THE ADVERT
  • Private Medical Scheme (for you and your family)
  • Medical and licence renewals paid by BA Cityflyer
  • Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
  • Loss of Licence scheme on joining
  • Life Assurance
  • Company car leasing scheme
Not stated in the advert: salary, start date, closing date.
SOURCESummarised from the employer's own advert on careers.ba.com, read on 3 Nov 2026.Listing checked 3 Nov 2026 against the employer careers page.Full terms and the application route are in the employer's advert.Read the full advert on careers.ba.com
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