Why not email people in the BACC and ask them what they are doing and why? A few facts may help clear the usual rumours / confusion.
This council seems to be a marked improvement on previous ones and much more representative of the whole pilot workforce.
Remember that BA mainline has changed enormously in recent times. Approx. one third of them are now on the post 96 'B' scale and earning a lot less than you might think.
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