BA Cityflyer is an airline with a difference. Yes, we’re part of the British Airways family and take great pride delivering the same impeccable customer service. However, we also do things in our own, unique way.
We serve a business and leisure market from London City, a single-terminal airport just east of Canary Wharf. It’s a place where you’ll really get to know your colleagues and become part of a close-knit team.
You might also get to know our customers too, some of whom fly with us weekly, or even daily. In fact, our diverse and dedicated team really feel like they’re part of a family when they join us.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in exciting places, a job at BA Cityflyer is yours to make.
This is an airline where your original personality and skills will really shine through.
New rates from April 2026! Earn up to £92,005 in your first year* plus private medical insurance and extensive British Airways worldwide staff travel.
*Includes basic salary, night shift allowance, and a sign-on bonus.
B1 Licenced Aircraft Engineer – UK CAA Part 66 B1
Join our close-knit line maintenance team whereby you'll be delivering precision engineering on a modern Embraer fleet. You'll thrive at London City Airport a fast-paced environment shaped by short runways, steep approaches, and high-frequency ops. Gain broad exposure across scheduled and reactive maintenance in a uniquely compact urban hub. Be part of an operation that values training, innovation, and regulatory excellence.
What you’ll do:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the routine servicing and defect rectification of our Embraer E190 fleet, operating in one of the most unique and challenging airport environments in Europe. You’ll also play a key role in AOG recovery and help maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performance operation in a fast-paced setting where precision and teamwork are everything.
What you’ll bring to BA Cityflyer:
You’ll be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of current CAA Part 145 procedures, flexible in your approach to meet our operational challenges at London City Airport and across the network using some of the latest technology.
Your experience:
- UK CAA Part 66 B1.1 Licence with one type rating held
- Ability to hold an airport restricted pass and hold an airside driving permit
- Experience with both scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Current Embraer 190 type rating is desirable however type training will be provided to successful candidates.
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
On top of your basic salary, you’ll receive:
- Shift pattern: 5-5-4 shift pattern, guaranteed 2 weekends off per month (day and night or permanent nights*)
- Overtime available current rate x 2 days and nights
- Sign on incentive of £3,000 and referral bonus scheme.
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes: electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work scheme
- Gym & retail discounts
- Holiday Entitlement: 24 shift days
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on worldwide British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At BA Cityflyer you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At BA Cityflyer we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA Cityflyer as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
