I'm not assuming anything Plastic 787. 80% of those I fly with are 20 something cadets. £42k is a reasonable salary. There is scope for DE FO, I've flown with them. The secret is to not blink first. Many moons ago when I was going through the selection I was offered a lower salary grade and said "no thanks". Six weeks later I'm offered an improved deal, "yes please". We even have DEC. The NEC was only ever for new entrants. Those with experience will be governed by the market. Decide what you're worth and don't accept less.
If a TRE leaves EZY to join BA he is joining on PP1. Where are the exceptions you crave ? If a partner leaves a law firm to join a competitor he wouldn't usually find himself starting as the 'tea boy'. I'm against seniority, can you guess!? It's BA's train set so either sign it or clear off.
Enjoy BA, great number in some ways.
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