Originally Posted by
Magplug
Exactly so.... The wishes of the accountants can create havoc at the coal-face in any big corporation. BA is going to be short of pilots going well into next year and the fact that the package and prospects are nowhere near the gold plated reward of 10-15 years ago is putting a lot of guys off. If you have been working for a LoCo for 3-5 years and already have a command then jumping ship to become pilot number 4500 and work like a dog every month is not so appealing.
Magplug
I've worked for 10 Airlines and the bean counters have never ever come near recruitment in any of them. What planet are you on - It could be something as simple offer November - take a few weeks to sign contract - give 3 months and hey ho when do you start....