British Airways - Wannabes & Recruitment III
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If you go back a few pages in the BA threads, there is a lot of talk there about what is going to happen after the 11 months. It's a difficult call to make really. Prepare to be let go, so that if you're offered anything after 11 months, it will be a bonus. Don't forget, you could always do another temporary contract if they're offered in the future.
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Can someone please tell me whether it is true that BA won't let you start until all references are in? I have quite a few from when I was studying years ago and also when temping and casual work etc??
have previously worked for two airlines and they had no problems getting my references etc but I was allowed to do the training whilst they sorted my references out.
I'm not worried about the last two years because I have been in the same job but I am worried about the previous 3 years and hearing about how disorganised BA are, I hope they get my references in time. I will personally chase them up myself if I have to.
have previously worked for two airlines and they had no problems getting my references etc but I was allowed to do the training whilst they sorted my references out.
I'm not worried about the last two years because I have been in the same job but I am worried about the previous 3 years and hearing about how disorganised BA are, I hope they get my references in time. I will personally chase them up myself if I have to.
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They have just outsourced the referencing, so hopefully that will take some of the pressure off recruitment staff and help get things speeded up for new applicants.
Technically, you're not supposed to start training before you get your references sorted out. I know some who have but in a lot of ways, it is better for everyone to not start until they are done. If you were to start training and your ID is not ready when you finish training, you will have to sit at home on basic while waiting for your ID - not ideal on a 11 month contract.
If you wait until your references are done, you can do your training and go straight online and maximise your earnings for the 11 months. I know it means waiting but at least you can stay in current job, earning your current pay, which surely has to be more than cabin crew basic.
Technically, you're not supposed to start training before you get your references sorted out. I know some who have but in a lot of ways, it is better for everyone to not start until they are done. If you were to start training and your ID is not ready when you finish training, you will have to sit at home on basic while waiting for your ID - not ideal on a 11 month contract.
If you wait until your references are done, you can do your training and go straight online and maximise your earnings for the 11 months. I know it means waiting but at least you can stay in current job, earning your current pay, which surely has to be more than cabin crew basic.
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question??
hi everyone 
im going for my uniform fitting in a couple of wks and was wondering what happens if you lose weight and your uniform no longer fits properly, can you then go back to the uniform stores to get smaller sizes ?? or do they expect you to have it taken in by a seamstress at your own cost??
i know its a bit of a random question but im hoping to lose 2 stone over the next 6 months so just thinking ahead really.
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im going for my uniform fitting in a couple of wks and was wondering what happens if you lose weight and your uniform no longer fits properly, can you then go back to the uniform stores to get smaller sizes ?? or do they expect you to have it taken in by a seamstress at your own cost??
i know its a bit of a random question but im hoping to lose 2 stone over the next 6 months so just thinking ahead really.
cheers
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I looked in the uniform booklet the staff receive (I know someone who works for BA already) and it says up to 25kg but no dimensions are given that are specific to either Eurofleet or WW. I have brought a 73cm length tall one as I will be away for longer on longhaul flights. Think thats not really huge but big enough !! I did ask the uniform woman on the phone and she said that we have the same size as pax and the size I have seems ok. Maybe someone else can clarify further for you as I am on LHR WW Anna XX
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Still again, BA puts a lot of money into recruitment and training so I highly doubt they will let go of those temporary crew recruited for 11 months. They will either get LHR or LGW (LGW I doubt as the transfer from WW to SF in 2006 was not too successful).
I also know of several people who have started training but not had their references completed. If it's for the 11 months contract, you would be better off (as previously mentioned) if you did have it sorted out before you start training!
I also know of several people who have started training but not had their references completed. If it's for the 11 months contract, you would be better off (as previously mentioned) if you did have it sorted out before you start training!
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Crew Bags
Basically on WW you will be checking in a suitcase into the hold and you will need a smaller bag for the cabin to keep cabin shoes, gilet, paperwork and anything else you may need onboard.
On LHR EF I beleive there isn't the option of checking in a bag (correct me if I am wrong) so you will need to get a wheelie bag that will fit into an overhead locker. I'm sure that you may be able to find dimensions on BA.com.
At LGW SF you will always check in a bag on shorthaul or longhaul unless you have no liquids over the 100ml rule and they all fit into a clear sealable bag (a bit difficult with some girls make up) and this I'm sure applies at LHR. You will again need a cabin bag for onboard.
On LHR EF I beleive there isn't the option of checking in a bag (correct me if I am wrong) so you will need to get a wheelie bag that will fit into an overhead locker. I'm sure that you may be able to find dimensions on BA.com.
At LGW SF you will always check in a bag on shorthaul or longhaul unless you have no liquids over the 100ml rule and they all fit into a clear sealable bag (a bit difficult with some girls make up) and this I'm sure applies at LHR. You will again need a cabin bag for onboard.
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Lhr Ww
Just been looking at all the destinations BA flight to from Heathrow. Just wondered how does a 'normal' or average month look (if there is such a thing !!?)? Do you get many flights to the same places or is it a real mix?? Would be interesting to know also the approx amount of time you stay at the destination for? I appreciate that does depend on the length of time you are on a flight etc.. but just for a rough idea !! Any other info on this subject would be fab !!!Cheers Anna XXX
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It really has been covered in other threads but basically, there is no typical month. In a month you may do a 9 day BKK/SYD, a 3 day SEA, a 5 day JNB, etc. The combinations are endless.
The only thing you can count on are back-to-back trips which come along every 28 days. These are two trips together, with a night spent at LHR, eg:
1 LHR-JFK, layover
2 dep JFK, night flight
3 arr LHR, layover at LHR
3 LHR-JFK, layover
4 dep JFK, night flight
6 arr LHR, clear
7 off
8 off
9 off
Personally, I hated them and was taken off for medical reasons. I worked best on 4 day trips that left on a Monday, that way you got the weekend off.
Trip lengths vary from 3 days to 9 days, layover length depends on flight times and frequency of the service. The shortest is 18 hours. Days off after depend on trip length and time zones crossed, the minimum is two.
Every now and then, a short-haul trip may be operated by WW crew, eg: Lisbon for football on the 747. This would be a day trip and you would get the next day off because of the T&Cs. Doesn't happed very often and I managed to avoid it.
The only thing you can count on are back-to-back trips which come along every 28 days. These are two trips together, with a night spent at LHR, eg:
1 LHR-JFK, layover
2 dep JFK, night flight
3 arr LHR, layover at LHR
3 LHR-JFK, layover
4 dep JFK, night flight
6 arr LHR, clear
7 off
8 off
9 off
Personally, I hated them and was taken off for medical reasons. I worked best on 4 day trips that left on a Monday, that way you got the weekend off.
Trip lengths vary from 3 days to 9 days, layover length depends on flight times and frequency of the service. The shortest is 18 hours. Days off after depend on trip length and time zones crossed, the minimum is two.
Every now and then, a short-haul trip may be operated by WW crew, eg: Lisbon for football on the 747. This would be a day trip and you would get the next day off because of the T&Cs. Doesn't happed very often and I managed to avoid it.
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Well, I did it from the states, so europe should be a doddle.
Around 30% of crew commute. You need to do it from somewhere were the flights are easy to get on with a staff travel ticket and low seniority. Places like BCN and NCE can be tricky if you are new but if you plan ahead and check your loads, you can do it.
You won't have staff travel for the first six months, so you will need to consider that. You also have to factor in standby duties which you may have to do from home, or in a commuter's case, from a B&B or a friends house.
Commuting is only really possible on WW LHR. You can do it at LGW but you are at the mercy of how successful your bidding is. EF LHR, is also tricky for commuting. People do it but again, you are relying on good bidding.
Around 30% of crew commute. You need to do it from somewhere were the flights are easy to get on with a staff travel ticket and low seniority. Places like BCN and NCE can be tricky if you are new but if you plan ahead and check your loads, you can do it.
You won't have staff travel for the first six months, so you will need to consider that. You also have to factor in standby duties which you may have to do from home, or in a commuter's case, from a B&B or a friends house.
Commuting is only really possible on WW LHR. You can do it at LGW but you are at the mercy of how successful your bidding is. EF LHR, is also tricky for commuting. People do it but again, you are relying on good bidding.
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just wondering!!!! where is every one getting there uniform shoes from? court shoes, no more than 2.5" heel, no patters, leather etc!! looked around and nothing! only found one pair but the heel was 2.7"!! please help
thank you in advance!!
thank you in advance!!
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ah ok, brilliant thanks. And how much time in advance are the rosters published/distibuted or whatever way it works in BA? In my company now they are published for one month ahead but we get them in the middle of the month for the following month which actually only leaves two weeks in advance if you know what I mean? so im just thinkn are trips planned well in advance so that commuting could be planned well too?
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There is a huge amount of information available here already, that answers all of your questions on this, and the other threads that you have started or posted on. You can use this information by first reading it, and then thinking about it - if either of these processses are too difficult for you, then please consider your own suitability for this job.
And don't bother with sassy back chat about nasty mods either - it won't paper over your own laziness.
And don't bother with sassy back chat about nasty mods either - it won't paper over your own laziness.
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Shoes
I have found a pair where I live but I have heard that Marks and Spencers have a pair for 15 squid that are perfect. I am getting one nice pair for to and from the aircraft and the pair from M&S for in the cabin as apparently they can get a bit ruined and scuffed !! Hope this helps!Anna X
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assesment help (??)
Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone can help me...I have my assesment in 5 days (not the interview), the one with the team-exercise and the short test (??) and I was wondering if anyone can tell me what kind of things to expect. What are the exercises like, is there any psychometric tests and how hard are they...how about the team-exercise, what's the scenario? Generally, just some info...
thank you all.
thank you all.