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British Airways operates one of the largest and the most modern fleets of any airline in the world, and in 2016 was voted favourite airline in the Travel Weekly Globe awards.
Crew Base
London Heathrow (Mixed Fleet) – Long & Short Haul
London Gatwick (Gatwick Fleet) – Long & Short Haul
London City Airport (BA CityFlyer) – Short Haul
London Gatwick (BA EuroFlyer) – Short Haul
International cabin crew are recruited locally and requirements may differ.
Cabin Crew Essential Criteria:
- To be aged 18 or over at time of application
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
- 12 months customer service experience
- Hold a valid passport (with minimum of 12 months before expiry date) with
- the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK and which allows unrestricted global travel
- You will need to be able to acquire a US Visa
- To undergo a Criminal Record Check for all countries of residence for six months or more in the previous five years and be able to provide satisfactory references for the last five years
- Ability to obtain and retain an airside pass
- Be willing and able to work shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for your entire career
- Be willing and able to spend periods of time away from home and conduct stand-by duties in the proximity of your airport base
- To wear the British Airways uniform to the required standard with no visible tattoos or body piercings. Tattoos or body piercings must never be visible on the body or through uniform clothing and MUST be able to be covered. Only tattoos that can be reasonably covered up are permitted. Plasters and bandages must not be used
- To undertake and successfully complete initial training to obtain a UK CAA (UK Civil Aviation Authority) Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA) (which will be provided to you on successful completion of your course)
- Yellow Fever vaccination certification, or eligibility for an exemption
About You:
- Passion for delivering outstanding customer service
- Outstanding communicator and decision maker
- Effective time management
- Resilient in dynamic and challenging environments
- Motivation to constant learning and growth
- Brand Ambassadors committed to excellence every day
- Hardworking, empathetic and dedicated team player
Salary:
From £20,500 starting salary with the potential to earn up to £30,000 annually through flying/duty pay and a tax-free subsistence allowance. (for Heathrow base). BA CityFlyer/ EuroFlyer salary and benefits package may vary. International cabin crew salaries may differ.
Other Benefits:
- Bonuses awarded on performance and commission for inflight retail sales.
- Annual leave starts at 30 days per year rising to 34 days per year.
- Preference bidding (you can bid for certain destinations and state if you would prefer long or shortfall flying) but nothing is guaranteed and you will always have to do both long and short haul as it is in your contract.
- Investment in ongoing training and development (Great to further your career prospects with a very reputable airline)
- Attractive travel concessions across an extensive network and other airlines
- Unlimited discounted airfares for your friends and family
- Contributory company pension scheme (worth having)!
- Life insurance
- Subsidised staff restaurants (and often worldwide restaurants with your employee ID card)
- Uniform
- Secure car parking close to Terminal 5 (whilst operating only as crew)
- Free airport parking at Heathrow whilst on holiday
- Discounts at selected car hire, hotels and retail stores (on presentation of your staff ID pass)
- Excellent facilities at the award-winning Terminal 5 at Heathrow which includes our
state-of-the-art Crew Report Centre
Company Facts:
CEO & Chairman: Sean Doyle (since October 2020)
Founded: 1910
Frequent-flyer program: Executive Club
Company slogan: To Fly. To Serve.
2023 Turnover: £23 billion
Fleet Size: 280+ (including the A380-800 and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner)
British Airways Cabin Crew Jobs
Click here to find out where British Airways are recruiting Cabin Crew OR have a look at their recruitment process so you know what to do. Cabin crew jobs can also be found on the Jooble.”
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