British Airways
London, United KingdomAirlineUpdated 1 Jul 2026Overview
Recruiting for LH and SH. 3000 pilots to be recruited over next 10 years.
Basic Pay
· Annual in GBP| Rank | Base | Top |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | LH £99,905 | LH £223,326 / SH £189,309 |
| FO | LH £74,930 | LH £167,493 / SH £141,984 |
25/06/2026
Additional Pay
About £12000 per year/ 800hrs
Usually 1-2% a year, not guaranteed.
28/06/2026
Conditions & Benefits
Roster
Expect to work many weekends as a junior SH FO. Good overtime availability.
Leave
12 golden days per year (taken individually or in pairs, maximum 3 per month). Parental leave, unpaid leave, and co-parent leave available in addition to 6-week entitlement.
Time to Command
Short haul command very quick. Long haul command 15+ years
Staff travel
Yes
Other
28/06/2026
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Overview
Recruiting for LH and SH. 3000 pilots to be recruited over next 10 years.
Recruitment process
Online application, motivational recorded video interview, in-person assessments (capacity and special reasoning test, group exercise, interview, simulator assessment).
22/06/2026
Pension
Employer
15%
Employee
6%
28/06/2026
Fleet
Current
Orders
Bases
28/06/2026
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