NSF, I know what you are trying to say and there are probably individuals out there who have an irrational desire to fly for BA. I don't think that's the case for me. I have learned in previous lives that working for "prestigious" companies is not always what it's cracked up to be. In fact in my last job prior to aviation, I worked for what was seen as the pinacle of the industry and I earned more than ever before. And I hated it
If you (at EZY) are on a row of late duties is it possible that you can be home at around midnight (give or take) five nights in a row?
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carbheatout, that can be the case. And when that happens with minimum rest, you don't get to see the family.
I have not irrational desire to be a captain ASAP. After 12 years in corporate life, I am happy to go fly and have a nice day out with the chap or chapette sitting next to me. I'm sure getting the left seat is very enjoyable and rewarding, but if it comes with constant exhaustion I'm happy to spend a fair few years in the right hand seat. I meet more and more captains at EZY who seem to be genuinely fatigued and fed up. Part of the problem is the constant flux of new cadets on 6 month contracts. A lot of captains say it's making them far more tired than they used to be.
I also worry about boredom. I like changes, I always have. EZY simply does not offer that. See the world, fly different types, it sounds pretty interesting to me. And as mentioned before, my relatives scattered across the globe make BA staff travel very attractive.
I really think I am trying to get into BA for the right reasons. BUT... I am concerned about the financial aspect. It's hard enough to build yourself a big enough pension these days. And 25 years of EZY captain money would help a lot.
Well maybe the folks at The River will make the decision for me
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