BoeingMEL - BA doesn't have direct entry Captains
As an ex-fj guy 9 yrs in BA, I would advise anyone who is aiming for a BA longhaul command not to apply if they are older than mid-thirties as the time to command is about 20 years.
Variables:
1. The retirement option has just gone from 55 to 60 and most are staying for at least a part of that.
2. BA want to get rid of the second captain on 4-crew sectors
3. On the plus side, expansion is expected
4. Also plus, rumours are that soon BA will have to allow part-time to the over 55s.....so more captains as a lot would take this up.
Also worth noting is that the time-to-command in Virgin is getting lengthy also
I hope this helps