Originally Posted by
AIMINGHIGH123
I am mid thirties with young kids and been having doubts. I think I might be too old to take full advantage of a career with BA.
I have been bit later to aviation than some, career change guy, or my other plan with my age is to just go to EK for 10 years be flogged to death then come back and go EZY or someone like that.
I would love to try long haul, and hope if i get in to BA I can try it. From what I gather it’s possible to go to LH and if it’s not for you go back to SH? Obviously not straight away.
Im at a crossroad just weighing up options.
It is likely that someone joining BA in their mid-thirties could have a good career at BA. That should allow enough time to gain a long haul command by about age 55...as ever it is impossible to predict the future, but historically that would be about the time frame. BA still offers security of employment and a stable lifestyle. It will be damn hard work with a lot of time away from home with people you do not know. It may also become a practical requirement to live within 90 minutes journey time to work. Pressure to cut costs may lead to the BA package becoming ever more "market competitive" rather than "market leading."
It would normally be necessary to stay 5 years in long haul before going to short haul if long haul does not work for you. An exception may be made if you can make a strong case to move earlier or if it is in BA's interests. Overall BA pilot managers have normally been very reasonable and considerate, but the whole company is under constant pressure to continuously cut costs.
Good luck with your decision.