Sep 88 intake - left 2006
What done it for me, was the AMS business, on top of the pension, ‘A’ licence layabouts, miserable moaners and general lack of interest in anything other than trapping.
The AMS role, before it was conceived in that incarnation, was the perfect opportunity for them to realign the grades – ever so slightly – so that Techs were encouraged to gain their ‘B’ licences and the LAEs would feel a bit more important again and rewarded accordingly. But what happened? The usual threats and abuse from management, (I still have the letter from Mr Jones threatening to take away my money – 14/07/06), compounded by a persistent lethargy amongst the very people who should have told them to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine.
The company I work for now pays better, has a pension which is easily comparable to the current BA one, private healthcare, upgraded staff travel, a bonus scheme that actually pays out, no clocking on/off, overtime – yet BA always maintained they were good payers – yeah right!
The age profile is not good amongst the LAEs, who I understand do even more work now as the “hands on” AMSs are too busy doing TMG stuff. All the youngsters are leaving. Can’t BA see it? All the caring company nonsense – laugh!
LGW has been run down for years – now Easy jet have their presence at North Terminal, LGW is likely to be sold, open skies, etc. Don’t look too promising.