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Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2014, 11:32
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Harry, When I did the tests in 2011, the...

Harry,
When I did the tests in 2011, the numerical was purely mental arithmetic (25 questions in 12 minutes I think). Expect percentages, ratio, area, currency etc. Nothing taxing, just time...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2013, 08:24
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Well, it's their train set; they can do what they...

Well, it's their train set; they can do what they like however I would have thought that it would have been courtesy to ask if we wished to reapply for jobs that we had already been deemed suitable...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2013, 01:34
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Wonder if the 80 or so who fell out/are in the...

Wonder if the 80 or so who fell out/are in the process of falling out of the DEP hold pool will get first dibs? It was a bit of an 'unknown' when we were told that our chance had past prior to the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Nov 2012, 12:23
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

I'll fly the 767. Not a problem. Maybe the...

I'll fly the 767. Not a problem.

Maybe the decision to retain the hold pool has a little substance? On the other hand it is probably best to put all this wishful thinking straight to bed now :{
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Nov 2012, 08:26
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

The chance of DEP recruitment in 2013 is...

The chance of DEP recruitment in 2013 is extremely unlikely.

I would suggest a surplus of Airbus pilots with the prerequisite hours for ETOPs could plug any gap if need be. This may also free...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2012, 10:29
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Fair play, choclateracer; a rumour network it is....

Fair play, choclateracer; a rumour network it is. In the risk of not sounding 'precious' :ok: a massive amount of time and effort was invested by many a person during the DEP campaign. People...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2012, 19:43
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

So was that the case when BA took people from the...

So was that the case when BA took people from the pool onto the 747 at the end of last year? I was under the assumption that that decision ruffled a few feathers.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Oct 2012, 19:58
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

If its not fact, refrain from stating it. Your...

If its not fact, refrain from stating it. Your comment and afterthought smacks of the fact that you have made them both up. You however appear to be correct about DEP recruitment in 2013 and it is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Oct 2012, 09:51
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

In fairness to the recruitment team, those in the...

In fairness to the recruitment team, those in the holdpool have been updated at a reasonable level throughout the past year. I couldn't speak for those sitting between day one and day two and was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Oct 2012, 21:16
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

You can suggest all you like Threethirty. At the...

You can suggest all you like Threethirty. At the end of the day it changes nothing. :sad:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Oct 2012, 20:45
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Don't loose sight of what has happened here. ...

Don't loose sight of what has happened here.

BA were specific that a place in their hold pool wasn't a contractual offer of employment. You only have to look to 2008 to observe that.

Every...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2012, 10:06
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

I wouldn't imagine the recruitment team will be...

I wouldn't imagine the recruitment team will be influenced by a few rumours on pprune, however when the time comes to communicate BA's position, I'm pretty sure that they will. It won't come as a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jul 2012, 18:28
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

I believe people would be wise to take other...

I believe people would be wise to take other opportunities. I believe a few in the pool are heading elsewhere or are in the process of doing so. Their prerogative however nobody could criticise their...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jul 2012, 13:41
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

There are aircraft arriving. 777-300s beofore...

There are aircraft arriving. 777-300s beofore year end (not many) and A380s and 787s before July 2013. May possibly be replacement hulls?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jul 2012, 11:42
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Sinking in the pool

prelude01

I think 'because they can' and because they have done before answers your query perfectly. To keep things consistent with past campaigns, dropping the DEP hold pool after 18 months of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2012, 07:01
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Thank you toro, we hope there is some truth in...

Thank you toro, we hope there is some truth in your colleague's suggestion. The holdpool is a bit of a precarious place to be at the moment. We all have the 'fear.' :\
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jun 2012, 19:42
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

I'm starting to share the sentiments of...

I'm starting to share the sentiments of 2whites2reds, unfortunately. As much as us 'poolers have tried to remain positive, it may just be a case of right place but wrong time? A formal decision is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th May 2012, 11:51
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

For those in limbo between stage one assessment...

For those in limbo between stage one assessment and stage two sim, that's not a bad place to be in my opinion. Time is on your side; BA will have to recruit again and you are in the optimum position...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Apr 2012, 15:59
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Current Holdpoolers

There are under fifty guys treading water, living from speculation and very little hard evidence. Current happenings at BA have made it very difficult to forecast and I genuinely feel the only real...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Apr 2012, 21:28
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Has this information came from the...

Has this information came from the Rivers/Cranebank?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2012, 14:00
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

This is strange to say the least. My sympathies...

This is strange to say the least. My sympathies to those pilots who were made redundant. It appears redundancy has been made prior to BA effectively purchasing Bmi, so it suggests DLH have made these...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Apr 2012, 09:13
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

I totally agree City Flyer, however view here...

I totally agree City Flyer, however view here (http://www.pprune.org/terms-endearment/480793-virgin-balpa-bmi-next.html) for how existing BA employees appear to be getting a little hot under the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Mar 2012, 19:05
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Another, IAG's approval to acquire bmi is...

Another, IAG's approval to acquire bmi is directly relevant to DEP selection. In order to give a slightly less cynical reaction than the one supplied by BlackandBrown, the reason for its relevance is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2012, 12:00
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

DEP recruitment suspended from the end of March; ...

DEP recruitment suspended from the end of March;
Existing DEP hold pool tenure extended from 12 to 18 months;
Discussion from BA Company Council of potential bmi mainline job loses post merger -...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Mar 2012, 19:10
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

It appears current poolers will have the same...

It appears current poolers will have the same wait, or longer, judging BA's decision to extend swimming times from 12 to 18 months.

Then again the pool could be drained by then. Aviation has a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Mar 2012, 18:08
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Well done and goodluck for day 2 Although...

Well done and goodluck for day 2

Although assessments will be suspended from the end of this month, it is positive to see that there is some requirement to add to the existing pool before that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2012, 10:12
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

I don't believe that there is anyone in the pool...

I don't believe that there is anyone in the pool who has exceeded 12 months as of yet. I think the maximum is 9 months, so if anything it may suggest that BA are not anticipating any course dates for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Feb 2012, 09:56
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

IAG profits soar...

IAG profits soar (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/304545/BA-and-Iberia-in-profits-take-off)

Things appear to be going well at the moment, but I agree with Threethirty. BA are being prudent.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Feb 2012, 16:54
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

I'm not having a wise crack here, however I...

I'm not having a wise crack here, however I believe Chris Griffin served you some pretty concise information after his recent discussion with recruitment. Incase you missed it, he stated



If...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Feb 2012, 16:02
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

So something doesn't add up when you consider...

So something doesn't add up when you consider this statement....



....however if you are of a cynical nature then could the above be a contingency to replace those dropping out because they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2012, 23:30
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

I agree, this all seems a bit surreal. From what...

I agree, this all seems a bit surreal. From what I am told, the last formal announcement from the recruitment team suggested that courses were penned in up until August. This seemed to be without...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2012, 14:12
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Shiny Ten Maybe you should raise the issue,...

Shiny Ten

Maybe you should raise the issue, especially as many of the previous holdpool occupants are either on line now or are awaiting a course. Maybe something has slipped the aformentioned...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2012, 13:25
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Who knows FLR? I would imagine BA recruitment...

Who knows FLR? I would imagine BA recruitment will be updating holdpoolers soon (once every two months I believe was suggested). It appears the policy of streaming to your current fleet still exists....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2012, 07:17
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

Word circulating is that it probably wont - not...

Word circulating is that it probably wont - not for the foreseeable. The bmi merger has filled a previous void that once existed. I believe this round of recruitment including those in the current...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2012, 07:45
Replies: 507
Views: 258,577
Posted By Callsign Kilo

A very senior figure (Capt ETOPS) knows...

A very senior figure (Capt ETOPS) knows something.......the suspense is starting to hurt!
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