British Airways

Explore a world of opportunity

We’re British Airways. To the millions of people who fly with us every year, we matter. We matter because we are the national flag carrier. Because we take Britain to the world. And we bring the world to Britain. And it’s all made possible by our people. The heartbeat of our airline.

Discover limitless opportunities

Our people have the power to make memorable customer experiences - wherever they work, on the ground or in the air. Whether you are experienced, or you’re just starting out, find your British Airways career here.

Working with us

As a nation, we have welcomed people from all over the world, and as the nation’s flag carrier we invite you to join our family, to embody your nations pride and help us deliver service at our hospitable best.

A journey with no boundaries

It’s a promise that is delivered by a wide and diverse group of people in different roles from all over the world – from Cabin Crew and Pilots to Ground Operations, Airport Customer Services and in our Head Office roles. Opportunities at British Airways are diverse; if you demonstrate a natural flair and aptitude, as well as hard work, grit and determination, we’re ready to invest in your talents!

Our people are proud to work for British Airways and we want them to feel rewarded and valued. Working for us is not just about pay, but also about development opportunities and benefits such as competitive pensions, discounted shopping and staff travel as part of a Total Reward package.

• Pay. You’ll receive a market-competitive salary that reflects the role that you do.
• Bonus. Share in our success. Individual bonuses are given in line with our financial, operational, customer and personal performance.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme. Our new flexible benefits scheme is available to colleagues and will offer a range of benefits to choose from including a market-leading defined contribution (DC) pension, helping you save for the future. The scheme gives colleagues choice and more control over your benefits and how you spend the contributions that you will receive from British Airways. The range of benefits to choose from include - critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, additional life insurance cover, private medical insurance, dental plan and healthcare cash plan.
• Fly the World (Staff Travel). From day one, you can purchase discounted commercial tickets, known as ‘Hotline’ tickets, for your own use or for friends and family. After a qualifying period, you’ll be eligible for unlimited standby and premium standby fares, for you and your nominees, on the full British Airways network and other partner airlines. After five years, you’ll be eligible to one concession per year for you and your nominees to use on any eligible route on our network. Taxes and charges apply.
• Cargo Concession. After six months, you’ll be entitled to an annual cargo concession of up to 250kg to transport personal property on our network – you only have to pay 10% of the applicable Air Cargo Tariff.
• Well-Being. Wellbeing sponsors and advisers across British Airways promote a number of wellbeing and inclusion initiatives. We also offer a variety of other benefits to help you develop as a professional, and stay healthy and productive.
• Flexible Working. Line managers consider all submitted requests for part-time working, job sharing or working from home in line with business and operational requirements.
• Discounts. You can enjoy special discounts and savings on a range of products such as hotels and phones to tie in with your staff travel trip.
• Season Ticket Loans. Public transport season tickets offer considerable cost savings and convenience, although a substantial initial outlay is required. We offer interest-free loans to purchase season tickets.
• Heathrow Express. Whether you are commuting to Heathrow, or heading off on holiday you’ll be entitled to buy Express Saver Tickets with a 75% discount.
• Car Parking. At our Westbase site near Heathrow, you can park for free for up to two weeks when you go on holiday – a big saving! Also, most of our work locations around the UK offer free parking (subject to space) for colleagues while at work.
• BA Clubs. Provide a wide variety of sports and leisure facilities, with free membership in your first year. Get involved in anything from athletics to yachting, angling to yoga.
• Restaurants. Many of our offices have subsidised restaurant facilities. Waterside Head Office has a wide range of cafes and restaurants on the “indoor” street.