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Old 2nd October 2005 | 10:36
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scroggs
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Stand back, people...

Virgin will consider anyone who has the correct qualifications, a CAA/JAA licence and the right to live and work in the UK. Just like the US, the EU has residency and work restrictions. We don't have a Green Card, but you need to have UK/EU ancestry or passport to work here permanently. If you're not sure about this bit, check with the British Embassy - you might find the info on their website.

As for qualifications, you'll need a minimum of 2500 hours, mainly on commercial jets. Most of our new-hires have at least 4000 hours. Airbus time is preferred, but not essential. An FAA licence is not acceptable; you must have a CAA/JAA licence. If you need to convert your licence, there's lots of information here on how that can be done and how much it costs - it's not cheap!

Applications are via the Virgin website.

If that link doesn't work (and it may well not), go to Virgin Atlantic's website. Follow the link to 'All About Us', then the sub-menu item 'Working For Us', then the sub-sub menu 'Pilot Recruitment'.

Hope this helps.

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