Bristol Intl. vacancies - got any info?
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Bristol Intl. vacancies - got any info?
Has anyone an inside edge on the job ad for Bristol that expires tomorrow (14th)?
Anything I should know in the event that I might need to know it?
Thanks in advance
Anything I should know in the event that I might need to know it?
Thanks in advance
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Well, they've got a nice shiny new tower.
[Edited because I can't send you a private message - does anyone know why????]
Being rather more serious, what sort of stuff are you after - technical, social geographical?
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[Edited because I can't send you a private message - does anyone know why????]
Being rather more serious, what sort of stuff are you after - technical, social geographical?
[ 14 December 2001: Message edited by: NextLeftAndCallGround ]
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Well they have got a nice new tower - I think it's in use now. It's got limited airspace around it and lots of distance through the FIR to get to or from an airway. The military play all around it as well as a lot of GA. It gets lots of overflying traffic because its stuck in between several other airports (Cardiff, Lyneham, Filton, Yeovilton) and has to get its traffic up and down through it. Not a place for the faint hearted on radar probably. Work H24. The people there always seem very friendly.
I think its trying to go Cat 3 at the moment - probably a good idea because its on top of a hill and sometimes sits in the clouds. Deals with an odd mix of aircraft - lots of 737s and 757s on IT charters, little Brymon (as they were) things and a bit of business traffic. New terminal a couple of years ago - makes it look like a real airport complete with all the delays.
Was owned by FirstBus but I think it got sold a few months back. It seems to have more managers than you can shake a stick at if you look at the annual report and stuff.
The area is fun. Good city life if you like that sort of thing and the city centre is only about 12 miles from the airport - easy journey if you're not doing it during the rush hour. Plenty of small towns and villages down in Somerset if you prefer that sort of thing. Taunton is only about 40 minutes drive. There's always Weston-super-Mare if you really can't think of anywhere else to go.
And ATC do a great cup of coffee.
Good luck if you need to know any of this stuff.
I think its trying to go Cat 3 at the moment - probably a good idea because its on top of a hill and sometimes sits in the clouds. Deals with an odd mix of aircraft - lots of 737s and 757s on IT charters, little Brymon (as they were) things and a bit of business traffic. New terminal a couple of years ago - makes it look like a real airport complete with all the delays.
Was owned by FirstBus but I think it got sold a few months back. It seems to have more managers than you can shake a stick at if you look at the annual report and stuff.
The area is fun. Good city life if you like that sort of thing and the city centre is only about 12 miles from the airport - easy journey if you're not doing it during the rush hour. Plenty of small towns and villages down in Somerset if you prefer that sort of thing. Taunton is only about 40 minutes drive. There's always Weston-super-Mare if you really can't think of anywhere else to go.
And ATC do a great cup of coffee.
Good luck if you need to know any of this stuff.
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NOPE !
Looks like it could be into the New Year. I haven't even had an acknowledgement. Hmm. <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
Thanks by the way NextLeft all good stuff, but as you say - is there no-one who works there gonna say anything?
Looks like it could be into the New Year. I haven't even had an acknowledgement. Hmm. <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
Thanks by the way NextLeft all good stuff, but as you say - is there no-one who works there gonna say anything?
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Viva does that mean you've heard something and that those of us who haven't, won't be?? <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> <img src="confused.gif" border="0"> <img src="frown.gif" border="0">
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Don't fret too much Razor, the "H.R. Director" (personnel bod to you and I), seems to run a policy of keeping folk in the dark.
A colleague applied to them last year when they advertised, and was not advised in writing until 49 days after the closing date.
He had taken the initiative of ringing atc to find out that an appointment had already been made. <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">
A colleague applied to them last year when they advertised, and was not advised in writing until 49 days after the closing date.
He had taken the initiative of ringing atc to find out that an appointment had already been made. <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0"> <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">
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Makes you wonder doesn't it.
Do any of you really want to work for an operation that hasn't even got the good grace and manners to acknowledge your response to what was after all their invitation to apply. <img src="eek.gif" border="0">
Hardly a caring sharing company. <img src="frown.gif" border="0">
Do any of you really want to work for an operation that hasn't even got the good grace and manners to acknowledge your response to what was after all their invitation to apply. <img src="eek.gif" border="0">
Hardly a caring sharing company. <img src="frown.gif" border="0">
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Well, that’s a month now since the closing date and still nothing.
So I rang the Personnel office and spoke to Helen Mills.
She says that a file was passed to Julian Andrews, Manager ATS and he hasn’t returned it yet, consequently they haven’t spoken to anyone and she didn’t know when they would.
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So I rang the Personnel office and spoke to Helen Mills.
She says that a file was passed to Julian Andrews, Manager ATS and he hasn’t returned it yet, consequently they haven’t spoken to anyone and she didn’t know when they would.
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Just call them and ask around for 'old' Jack his private phone number and aks him for advice......one advice I can give you DON'T start the conversation with "Hi-Jack"
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Well, its been 5 1/2 weeks now, anyone bothered to try ringing personnel again? Anyone got the personnel number to save ringing them on the mediator line?. .Meanwhile life plods on somewhere west of the M5.
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VCR, . .The number you require is 01275 473581 <img src="cool.gif" border="0">
Let us know what you find out <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
Does Darren know your interested?? <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
Let us know what you find out <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
Does Darren know your interested?? <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
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Finally got a letter from Bristol this morning. Almost a 6 week wait to be told "your application has been unsuccessful"!! Never mind. Anyone else had a better response??. . <img src="mad.gif" border="0"> <img src="mad.gif" border="0"> <img src="mad.gif" border="0"> <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> <img src="mad.gif" border="0"> <img src="mad.gif" border="0"> <img src="mad.gif" border="0">
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I got an "unsuccessful" letter too. Seems a bit odd that they aren't even interviewing. There could only have been about half a dozen of us that meet all the requirements and surely they didn't appoint someone on the strength of a CV alone?????? My feeling is that we have been diddled and that the job was filled from within and the advert was just a formality. Didn't really want to work there anyway Highlands and Islands is so much nicer!!!!!!!
Better luck next time everyone.
Better luck next time everyone.