What type rating does British Airways use?

British Airways operates 250+ aircraft (Boeing and Airbus wide and narrow body). The primary type ratings required are: A320, B737.

Does British Airways have a cadet programme?

Yes. British Airways runs the British Airways Future Pilot Programme, which trains pilots from as low as 0 hours to First Officer.

What authority does British Airways operate under?

British Airways operates under the UK CAA and requires pilots to hold a licence issued under or validated by this authority.

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British Airways

London, United Kingdom

Fleet

250+ aircraft+

Destinations

200+ destinations

Min. hours

Zero hours

Min. age

18 years

About British Airways

British Airways is the UK's flag carrier and one of the world's oldest airlines, operating a mixed fleet of Boeing 777, 787, and Airbus A319/A320/A321/A380 aircraft worldwide. BA's Future Pilot Programme (FPP) is a well-known structured pathway from zero hours to First Officer, training through selected flight training organisations before joining as a BA pilot.

Fleet & network

Fleet

250+ aircraft (Boeing and Airbus wide and narrow body)

Network

200+ destinations worldwide

Type ratings required

A320 study guide B737 study guide

Cadet programme

British Airways Future Pilot Programme

Open to zero-hours applicants — full training provided.

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Pilot requirements

Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum flight hours: None (cadet pathway)
Regulatory authority: UK CAA
Nationalities accepted: UK citizens and settled status holders