Embraer 190 Captain (Direct Entry) – BA Cityflyer, London City

The Opportunity

From one of Europe’s most distinctive airports, you’ll captain E190 services for premium business and leisure customers, delivering safety, professionalism and outstanding hospitality within a close-knit team.

  • Operate the Embraer 190 on BA Cityflyer’s business, charter and leisure network across the UK and Europe.
  • Deliver an excellent flight experience while upholding the highest standards of safety and customer service.
  • Work flexibly in a seven-day operation that includes day trips, night stops and tours.
  • Contribute to a collaborative flight deck and cabin crew culture, focused on reliability and care.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience: Minimum 4,000 total hours and 1,500 hours as PIC on commercial jet or turboprop multi-crew aircraft.
  • Aircraft criteria: The 1,500 PIC hours must be on an aircraft with an MTOW ≥ 20,000 kg. PICUS not accepted.
  • Licence: Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL (A), or ability to convert via the CAA EASA transfer process (route 5 or 6).
  • Ratings & medical: Current type rating; valid multi-engine IR; valid Class 1 Medical that remains valid for six months after joining.
  • Language: ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6.
  • Desirable: Currently operating as a Captain; E-Jet type rating.
  • Verification: Provide a copy of your licence and the last three pages of your logbook; hours and ratings will be checked during screening and assessment.

Your Day-to-Day

  • Lead safe, efficient E190 operations into and out of London City Airport.
  • Support a reliable, customer-focused service in a fast-paced, seven-day environment.
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues to maintain on-time performance and operational excellence.
  • Represent BA Cityflyer’s values and premium brand at every stage of the journey.

Rewards & Benefits

  • Permanent contract with full terms and conditions from day one.
  • Company-funded conversion course or type rating (subject to bond).
  • Health & wellbeing: Private medical cover for you and your family; BA Cityflyer-fund medical and licence renewals.
  • Protection: Loss of Licence scheme on joining; life assurance.
  • Pension: Company pension with employer contributions up to 12%; additional defined-contribution plan enrolled at 2% employee and 7% employer with options to increase.
  • Leave: Annual leave grows to 30 days after seven years of service and increases by one day per year to a maximum of 35 days.
  • Travel: Extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel benefits from joining, including up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares each year for you, friends and family; unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and nominees; an Annual Bookable Concession after six months.
  • Lifestyle & savings: Discounts with selected car hire, hotel and retail partners; company car leasing; Cycle to Work; Gymflex after three months; flexible benefits including critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, additional life insurance, private medical insurance, dental and healthcare cash plans; electric car scheme after 12 months; 75% discounted Heathrow Express Express Saver tickets.

Career Progression

Grow your career beyond the line: opportunities to become a Line Trainer, TRI, TRE, Pilot Recruiter, or contribute to recruitment, training, sustainability and operational management projects.

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