BA has about 200 slots that it wishes to fill. There are at present just under 100 internal candidates that are awaiting training. However some of these interns are only offered 9 months employment as there are several issues pertinent to internal recruitment. The latest news is that the CC union has lodged a complaint in respect of internal recruits. Either way the issue is on hold as they cannot afford to release enough line trainers for the initial courses.
Whatever there will be recruitment of at least 100 CC and 200 ramp agents. it is delayed as it awaits board approval who are hesitant as they fear a reaction from the city if BA are seen to be recruiting when they have yet to complete the staff reductions under future size and shape.