Originally Posted by
RARA9
Pre Covid I would have to say the best gig was probably Virgin 787 , few of my mates had very nice lifestyles. They did only 750hrs max , which mixed with the engine problems meant around 3 trips per month. Whilst I was being hammered on the BA 777.
Virgin now looks awful , with uncertainty thrown in I would avoid. BA is very dull , many think LH is the saving grace after 5 years on SH . Unions have remained strong though so still clinging on to some heavy crews for trips that could be 2 man. But I’m sure that will change !
Best place to be ??
I have a young family , and want a stress free regional base . A job that pays very well and is secure. So I went to Jet2 .
If you are a young buck and want to see the world then obviously LH is the way . BA is probably good if you are young , BUT be prepared for lots of changes in the coming years I think. Your T&Cs are not set in stone
BA is very dull? That probably says more about the poster than the reality, personally it’s been a fun environment to work in and I am on the 777. As with everything in life you make of it what you can. After leaving another national carrier on LH to join BA it’s the best decision I ever made. If you can be flexible you can rewrite your rosters. But it’s not for everyone and you have to do what’s right for you.