Originally Posted by
average-punter
Not involved in the pool myself so these comments are totally from an observer.
If I were "swimming" I would have every right to be quite annoyed with the situation. The selection process is not trivial and requires a large amount of preparation is required, which, one would assume would lead to a job with BA if successful.
I agree. Not an accusation at any individuals but there appears to be a touch of 'institutional arrogance'...
"we are British Airways, so people will wait. We've had a better idea and can save some cash by only employing cadets, but if that doesn't work out, we can still go back to the DEP hold pool cos people still want to work for us"