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GameCube
27th Oct 2004, 18:41
Have heard a rumour recently that BAS are improving their roster system, has anybody got any details?
Thanks
Game
ec135driver
28th Oct 2004, 18:28
Yes - 4 hour duty day, 10am till 2pm, with a two hour lunch break & luncheon vouchers, 2 on 4 off, company car, pension of 50% final salary, index linked. payable after 1 years service. This is all true, would I lie to you?
The situation is getting worse every day... maybe I should re-think this as a career
What roster system do they operate at the moment?
Governormalfunction
29th Oct 2004, 22:40
A good 1 that requires no updating.......
Max_Chat
30th Oct 2004, 20:37
Governormalfunction.........have you ever had one?
Nice reply.
Thanks Governormalfunction, I'm glad you feel that way, cos the powers that be are trying to sell the current scheme to you present employers - ha ha :ok:
For those that don't know, the current scheme is loosely based on a 4 on - 2 off roster, combined with filling in for leave cover at other bases. This leaves a very tight roster so any sickness or ad hoc contracts have resulted in poor roster stability for all.
The hope is that they can introduce a fixed roster with a regular cycle including some blocks of 4 or 5 days off (a couple of contracts may not be able to be included.) Discussions are still in progress, so nothing firm yet - I would like to think we might have more news in the next few days.
Why do you ask Game, are you looking to jump ship?
Regards
TeeS
Wizzard
1st Nov 2004, 15:50
Well my spies tell me that the current roster is 4 on 4 off. At some bases every other 4 'on' is a night duty spent mostly at home. Sounds great to me!
Wiz:ok:
Thanks Wiz - I had my English/Welsh head on, my apologies to those north of the border.
A large proportion of the Scottish roster is 4 on/ 4 off, the aim is to improve the stability of that roster as well.
Tees
GameCube
3rd Nov 2004, 20:10
Thank you Tees, I'm keeping powder dry at present but please keep us informed.
Game.
Fixed roster starts in July (for a trial period at least) stability looms!! - and a decent pay rise thrown in, what can I say :D
quichemech
21st May 2005, 20:58
Must have something to do with your new chief pilot:rolleyes:
Ivor E Tower
6th Aug 2005, 16:15
Has the new roster started? If so is it any good? :ok:
Thanks
Ivor