Well Known Flag Carrier Launches Low-Hour Pilot Recruitment Initiative

18th Jul 2023

United Kingdom headquartered British Airways launched its Newly Qualified Pilot Pathway (NQPP). This pathway is for Qualified Pilots who have completed their training via a modular or integrated course at any ATO. To be considered, the applicant must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • UK Class 1 flight crew medical – 6 months validity from date of joining
  • An average ATPL Ground School score of 85% and above with no more than three resits (2020 syllabus and previous syllabus accepted)
  • First series pass in both CPL and ME/IR
  • APS MCC
  • aUPRT
  • Must have completed all training and applied for UK Part-FCL licence with CAA
  • No more than three training providers for the following stages of training: Ground School, CPL/IR, APS MCC
    • PPL, hour building and aUPRT is not included in the 3 training provider limit.
  • Training completed no earlier than 1st January 2020
  • Application must include the ATPL Consolidated exam report and flying examiners report for CPL and IR
  • Height will be between 1.57m (5’2″) and 1.91m (6’3″) (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
  • A good level of physical fitness, and ability to satisfy the British Airways medical requirements
  • ICAO ELP Level 6 proficiency
  • A valid passport (with minimum of 12 months before expiry date at time of joining) allowing unrestricted worldwide travel
  • Tattoos are permissible as long as they are not on the hands, face or head

Applicants may only apply to one airline within the British Airways family (British Airways, Euroflyer, or Cityflyer) at a time.

Closing date is on 31 August 2023.

Successful candidates will join BA Euroflyer on the A320 fleet at London Gatwick and join the British Airways Master Seniority List from date of joining.

Source: British Airways
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