What did I get out of the day that I did not know already? Nothing.
I agree with a few of the previous mails. I already knew all the airlines recruitment criteria and buying a pint for someone will not get me another 1000hrs!
From the show of hands I would guess that 70% of the people were low hours, so the conference should have reflected that, i.e it should have been 70% geared to employment for low hours pilots, since we paid 70%. It was though a true reflection of the current state of industry recruitment. Maybe therefore the structure of the day needs changing or a separate conference for low hours.
I think that if I had 1500+ Commercial flying hours then I would have found it very useful and spoke to all the recruitment personel. But I am sorry Balpa I shall not be attending next year and if 70% of those attending had the same view, you will have to find another way of funding your Christmas Party.
I did though find the day enjoyable, professional and it was a chance to meet up with colleagues, but not beneficial.