Wheel barrow wrote ;
First officers get treated much better than in many other outfits, that's for sure. Things like being able to taxi the aeroplane, and a complete reversal of roles when it is your leg. You are also treated like a sentient being, instead of a rather thick dog, as happens outside BA (not in all airlines, but certainly in some). Everything is fair, too. No Mr Nastys in the sim making up silly scenarios or putting the pressure on just for the fun of it. BA's training is second to none.
This, I'm sad to say is complete bollox.
Even the fleet (LH) newsletter recently said " Beware pilots with two stripes .. they will screw you up" How dare they treat F/O's in that way .
Typical pompous patronising arrogant " head up arse" BA.
For prospective applicants ; you will wear two stripes for 4 years ( even if you have just given up an airbus or 75 command with Midland / Airtours etc . ) You will , sadly, be treated like a freaking boy scout .