I went to the BA seminar.
The focus was on what life would be like for a new F/O in the first few months of being accepted in to BA.
They expect to be recruiting on to the 777 & 744 this summer. No specifics. But he hinted that the entry requirements would ba 2000hrs TT with 1000 (?) multi crew.
I heard no mention of the sponsorship being resurrected. But he did mention the possibility that BA would take on self sponsored integrated "cadets" should the need arise. The would be from "selected schools". He was asked to name them but declined saying it would be unfair to other schools.
Regarding retirements, he said that the time to command is currently 8-10 years. But this may rise in the future due to age discrimination law set to be introduced in October of 2006. This would mean that captains would be able to work past BA's current retirement age of 55. I expect a many will as no doubt that are on a bloody good wage and would rather near the top of the seniority list. This of course will push command times up.
P.S who are the 140?
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HaM