Originally Posted by
yardmaster
Have to say the monitored approach thing shouldn’t be a factor in your decision. Moving from a different airline to BA I wasn’t sure at first. But after a few weeks I actually prefer the monitored approach as gives you something to do
each sector.
In terms of your decision - if you are happy doing the same type of flying on the same routes for the next 30+ years then that’s your decision made. Personally I would get bored and the option to have a change every 5/6 years is a major benefit at BA
Very fair. Perhaps I had given too much weight to the approach idea, I can very much see it being a case of just adapting and it becoming a new personal norm. Personally I'm quite sure I would like a family life ultimately and I honestly very much struggle to see myself wanting anything other than short haul, certainly in my current frame of mind, for a multitude of reasons (flying enjoyment, sleep, time away etc). I think what I need to establish realistically is whether I would be best suited to a short haul career at my current outfit or at the flag carrier, there does seem to be this assumption that everyone who heads to BA would inevitably want long haul which troubles me a little given that is certainly not what I'm after! Although I am thankful to see one or two comments mentioning short haul long term. I have experience of one of the regional bases at ezy and it's a very lovely life indeed! (although admittedly this would get shaken up for command etc).