tinyfuzz

on the site it lists the following:

Ref UKLHR568 Region UK - Heathrow Location London - Heathrow Category Technical & Operations

Job Description

Closing Date: 29th February 2008
First Officer
The Direct Entry Pilot Scheme is for experienced high calibre pilots who want to develop their careers with one of the most progressive international airlines in the business.

Requirements

You will need:

• An ATPL(F) with at least 1000 hours recent experience on a turbojet/turboprop transport category aeroplane with a MTOM greater than 10 tonnes or an approved passenger seating configuration of not less than 20 passengers.

OR

• A current type rating on either the Airbus A320 series or Boeing 737, with an ATPL(F) and a minimum of 500 hours recent experience on type.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You will have a full UK issued JAA/CAA ATPL(F).
• You will need a first class flying record and a good level of physical fitness.
• You will demonstrate evidence of leadership, intellect, determination, reliability, high personal standards, motivation, flexibility, together with well developed customer service skills and teamwork.

You as a Person

• You will be physically fit and in possession of a JAA/UK CAA Medical Licence (Class 1) and able to satisfy British Airways medical requirements. Please note that British Airways� medical criteria for employment is of a higher standard than the CAA requirement.
• Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3") with weight in proportion to height (height is accurately determined during the assessment process). Qualified pilots who are taller than 1.91m may submit an application but will be required to undergo a functionality check to confirm their ability to meet the requirements of the seating positions in the British Airways fleet of aircraft.
• You will have fluency in spoken and written English.

......now if someone were to get this UK JAA rating would they still consider an expat? or do they only hire UK nationals?

thanks.