Airbus First Officer & Senior First Officer - Long Haul Operations (London Heathrow)

The role

You'll operate Airbus aircraft on long haul sectors from London Heathrow, upholding Virgin Atlantic's high standards of safety, professionalism and service. As a key member of the flight deck, you'll combine precise aircraft handling with excellent decision making and strong human factors to deliver operational excellence every flight.

What you'll do

• Demonstrate excellent aircraft handling and adherence to SOPs across all phases of flight.
• Maintain extensive procedural and technical knowledge of Airbus systems and company operations.
• Deliver a consistently exceptional customer journey while meeting on time and performance targets.
• Champion safety, compliance and just culture in every decision-on the ground and in the air.
• Exhibit strong leadership, communication and crew resource management; model outstanding human factors.
• Make values based decisions aligned to Virgin Atlantic's standards and operational priorities.
• Operate long haul services from Heathrow to destinations worldwide.

Minimum requirements

• Flight time: minimum 1,500 hours (First Officer) or 3,000 hours (Senior First Officer) on multi pilot turbojet/turboprop aircraft with MTOW 10 tonnes or > 19 passenger seats.
• Current type rating on Airbus A320, A330, A340, A350 or A380.
• Unfrozen ATPL issued by the UK CAA with valid Airbus type rating upon joining.
• Current UK Class One Medical Certificate.
• ICAO Level 6 English Proficiency.
• Military applicants welcome: prior experience on C 17 Globemaster, A330 Voyager, Poseidon, A400M Atlas, RC 135, Wedgetail AEW, or Envoy IV.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary.
• Four contract types available.
• Ten confirmed days off every 12 months plus 35 days' annual leave.
• Duty swap flexibility with colleagues.
• Nine duty preferences (e.g., early/late patterns and regional preferences).
• Excellent overtime and disruption pay.
• Industry leading training, career development and a clear pathway to Captain.
• Private Medical Scheme.
• Life Insurance and Income Protection.
• Loss of license cover (including injury and illness).
• Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 15% company contribution).
• Industry leading Staff Travel benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Digital GP service.
• Virgin Group discounts.
• An inclusive workplace with active diversity and inclusion support networks.