Mundy
I believe the process is either no more or possibly even easier than to get into the like of Brittania or EZY and when you look at the 3-5 days for the likes of Cathay or Emirates then the BA process is a breeze.
It can be done but if you go in with the feelings that you have at the momment then you will be one of the 12 or what ever the ratio is.
Try looking at it in another way.
1) BA will be offering you a Job for Life (as good as)
2) Short haul or Long haul
3) A decent starting salary
4) Excellent training
5) No Bond
6) Excellent Concessions
ETC ETC ETC
Oh yes there will be detractors and im sure that they have a point.
A) Forever to comamnd
B) Working loads of weekends (until you move up the bid)
C) Reduced working conditions compared to the OLD days.
ETC ETC ETC
But wouldn't you rather find out for yourself
Go for it what have you got to lose..........You can always say no if offered a job.
Good luck and i hope you make the right decision for you.