British Airways - Wannabes & Recruitment IV
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LGW Hold-Pool - Training, or no training?
Hey all,
I contacted BA today to find out if there was any news re: LGW Training, and was told that due to the economic status etc. of BA - I shouldn't expect training to begin until 'early next year'.
I'm a bit disappointed - having deduced that I would have been 'next in line' for training (Assessment Day Mar 31st - and know of some people who's assessment day was Mar 29th, and have just begun their training)... But as I'm still in the hold-pool til April, I guess I can't really complain that much...
For all of those waiting for courses - I guess you just have to hang in there.
Does anybody know what happens if you reach the end of your hold-pool, and don't get called in for training? (I forgot to ask when I called...
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I contacted BA today to find out if there was any news re: LGW Training, and was told that due to the economic status etc. of BA - I shouldn't expect training to begin until 'early next year'.
I'm a bit disappointed - having deduced that I would have been 'next in line' for training (Assessment Day Mar 31st - and know of some people who's assessment day was Mar 29th, and have just begun their training)... But as I'm still in the hold-pool til April, I guess I can't really complain that much...
For all of those waiting for courses - I guess you just have to hang in there.
Does anybody know what happens if you reach the end of your hold-pool, and don't get called in for training? (I forgot to ask when I called...
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Your application becomes void and you then need to re-apply to BA and go through the whole interview process again. (If you are still interested in joining BA that is)
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hi everyone!
I was successful on my assessment day june 2nd this year, and then received an e-mail from ba stating that they would be in contact with me with in six weeks. Its been six weeks and 5 days and I still haven’t been contacted.
I e-mailed them 3 days ago, which they haven’t responded to yet. Can some one please tell me if they have or are experiencing the same thing, because its very frustrating not knowing what’s going on..
thanx...........
I was successful on my assessment day june 2nd this year, and then received an e-mail from ba stating that they would be in contact with me with in six weeks. Its been six weeks and 5 days and I still haven’t been contacted.
I e-mailed them 3 days ago, which they haven’t responded to yet. Can some one please tell me if they have or are experiencing the same thing, because its very frustrating not knowing what’s going on..
thanx...........
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no not at all but you may be called, as a line trainer for BA I know that one minute they canx courses and then realise they need crew at the drop of a hat! sorry if you think i was taking the mick! but genuinly this is how Ba are having been here a long time ive seen it change on a day to day basis!
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Glasgow Base
Hi Guys, Can I ask about a transfer to the GLA base? Im Eurofleet at the mo but the commute is too expensive and stressful so I want to be resident in Scotty Land! Anyone know of the process or if indeed its possible? If so, what routes are flown? Thankyou for any replies. Happy Landings! 
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number one
Heathrow's Entrance Roundabout gets a New Face.....the fimiliar BAE-CONCORDE has NOW been Replaced by an EMIRATES A 380!
ENJOY
THE A 380 WILL ENTER IN SERVICE WITH EK SECOND JUMPO JET AFTER THE FIRST MADE IT TO (SINGAPORE OR MALYSIAN AIRLINES)
I DON T KNOW SPECIALY
when BA CAN BUY THE A 380
AND ENTER TO THE SERVICE ?????
GOOD LUCK
ENJOY
THE A 380 WILL ENTER IN SERVICE WITH EK SECOND JUMPO JET AFTER THE FIRST MADE IT TO (SINGAPORE OR MALYSIAN AIRLINES)
I DON T KNOW SPECIALY
when BA CAN BUY THE A 380
AND ENTER TO THE SERVICE ?????GOOD LUCK
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to london and super boy :
why BA DON T RECRUIT any one outside UK !!!!!
Racism 
but EK RECRUIT from all over the worldgrown up
why BA DON T RECRUIT any one outside UK !!!!!
Racism but EK RECRUIT from all over the world
grown up
Midoi10,
A statement like that does not even warrant an explanation. It only serves to demonstrate your ignorance.
Good luck at EK.
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CaledonianGirl,
The only thing you can do is put your name on the "my opportunities" transfer list when it opens up again in October.
Unfortunately there has been virtually no transfers actioned to GLA for quite a few years now and I really wouldnt put my hopes on transferring there within the next couple of years.
If I were you and the commuting was getting too much, I would either move closer to LHR or find a job in a Scotland.
As always things are liable to change but IMHO there is virtually a 0% chance of anyone transferring to GLA.
I hope it works out for you whatever you decide.
The only thing you can do is put your name on the "my opportunities" transfer list when it opens up again in October.
Unfortunately there has been virtually no transfers actioned to GLA for quite a few years now and I really wouldnt put my hopes on transferring there within the next couple of years.
If I were you and the commuting was getting too much, I would either move closer to LHR or find a job in a Scotland.
As always things are liable to change but IMHO there is virtually a 0% chance of anyone transferring to GLA.
I hope it works out for you whatever you decide.
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GLA Base
Thankyou for your reply SuperBoy. I appreciate your time and honesty! Ill think about the move closer to LHR but Ill let you know if any transfers come up at a later date. Cheers and Happy Landings !
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Heathrow's Entrance Roundabout gets a New Face.....the fimiliar BAE-CONCORDE has NOW been Replaced by an EMIRATES A 380!
ENJOY
THE A 380 WILL ENTER IN SERVICE WITH EK SECOND JUMPO JET AFTER THE FIRST MADE IT TO (SINGAPORE OR MALYSIAN AIRLINES)
I DON T KNOW SPECIALY
when BA CAN BUY THE A 380AND ENTER TO THE SERVICE ?????
GOOD LUCK
ENJOY
THE A 380 WILL ENTER IN SERVICE WITH EK SECOND JUMPO JET AFTER THE FIRST MADE IT TO (SINGAPORE OR MALYSIAN AIRLINES)
I DON T KNOW SPECIALY
when BA CAN BUY THE A 380
AND ENTER TO THE SERVICE ?????GOOD LUCK
Let me know how you enjoy that on your flights....
PS it was Singapore Airlines Malaysia don't have any A380's (their delivery date was pushed back to 2009)
I would also explain why in the UK you have to have the right to live and work here before being employed by BA (or any other employer) but I feel it would probably be lost on you - please return to your hole and stop bothering me by clogging up the forum with nonsense.
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In addition there is also a requiremnet in many of the countrys BA fly to that only EU passport holders would be admitted this is virtually the case in the USA. Unless you had been at BA as CC before a date prior to 2002 plus acceptable passport to the USA then you cannot fly with us or many of the EU airlines. It is part of the EU and DFT security requirements which will become more restrictive methinks.
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Hey mate - really that's a crystal ball question but - I imagine the scehdule will pick up again in the summer09 season and they will recruit accordingly to cover leavers.
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Thanks Matt 101,
How long should you allow to apply for BA positions. I'm sort of tied into my current job until June 2009 (difficult to explain) so provided BA recruit next year, and I want to start around then, how long in advacne should an application be submitted?
How long should you allow to apply for BA positions. I'm sort of tied into my current job until June 2009 (difficult to explain) so provided BA recruit next year, and I want to start around then, how long in advacne should an application be submitted?
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Thanks Matt 101,
How long should you allow to apply for BA positions. I'm sort of tied into my current job until June 2009 (difficult to explain) so provided BA recruit next year, and I want to start around then, how long in advacne should an application be submitted?
How long should you allow to apply for BA positions. I'm sort of tied into my current job until June 2009 (difficult to explain) so provided BA recruit next year, and I want to start around then, how long in advacne should an application be submitted?
As has been mentioned there is a freeze on recruitment at the moment anyway. I Imagine by the time it opens up again next year I would think about starting to apply even if you have to stay where you are until June.
Good luck to all those who want to start - hoep we open up again for you soon. I'm off soon (not coz BA is crap but because I want to do my flight training) so you can all start bidding on my job!