Might I suggest that anyone considering joining BA talks to someone who has recently joined. I feel sure it is not the inspiring workplace it used to be! You only have to view the cabin crew forum to get some idea of what an unhappy workplace it can be!
Do you know it is not inspiring or are you guessing? I joined before the recruitment freeze and can honestly say that in the years I've been gone, I have not had one pang to return to the RAF or to try any other airline. I have the best T's and C's in the country and fly to all the best destinations.
Times certainly change and BA might not be what it used to be 15 years ago, but it's a damn sight better than anything else out there (and sadly, that includes the RAF).