British Airways - Wannabes & Recruitment IV
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hei mine was on 2 nd of june. So I think I should expect to be called .
did they called U for permission to contact Ur current employer before U got the call ? I only recived the e mail asking me to confirm I agree for them to start with my ref check.
did they called U for permission to contact Ur current employer before U got the call ? I only recived the e mail asking me to confirm I agree for them to start with my ref check.
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I know how the 11 month works and it is to do with unions etc. But BA should a, stand up to the unions more, which I hope will be happening soon anyway as there are big changes coming right across all of BA! And b, why not move them to LGW or Eurofleet and move those that want WW across to fill the gaps. I suppose it makes sense now to let them go but if they start recruiting Eurofleet again then it won't.
Who knows how BA moves sometimes!!!
Who knows how BA moves sometimes!!!
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This is BA! What do you except?
I know of a coupe of temporary crew that have been recruited to both Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qantas. One guy has also been recruited to VVIP!
Once again, well done BA for loosing some fantastic crew who would have happily stayed!
I know of a coupe of temporary crew that have been recruited to both Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qantas. One guy has also been recruited to VVIP!
Once again, well done BA for loosing some fantastic crew who would have happily stayed!
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I've heard that BASSA are trying to assist temp crew whos contract has finished to be placed in a holding pool for a permanent position or call back.
Could anyone confirm this? Is there any temp crew who have finished heard anything like this or have you been placed back in the holding pool for another course?
What has exactly happened to the temps who have finished?
Could anyone confirm this? Is there any temp crew who have finished heard anything like this or have you been placed back in the holding pool for another course?
What has exactly happened to the temps who have finished?
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If BA wanted to offer an 'expired' temp crew another temporary contract, how long do they have to have been unemployed by the company before they can legally do so? I would expect many of them to be invited back after that period is up, but only on temp contracts again.
The sticking point is that BA clearly do not want to offer any more permanent contracts for the time being.
The sticking point is that BA clearly do not want to offer any more permanent contracts for the time being.
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Hi Bne Ba86,
I had my assessment 28 May, I was offered a start date to begin 29 September. It was then withdrawn. At the end of October I was offered a second training date beginning 1 Dec. I was asked to resubmit my references before they offered me the start date. From there they asked my permission to contact my references. I have now received my contract and I am hoping to start soon.
It seems they are not doing the whole recruitment process in any particular order. At least its a step in the right direction if they have made contact with your referees.
Even though I have progressed this far, I am still half expecting the dreaded phone call saying they have cancelled. I won't rest until the day before I start.
When was your interview?
I had my assessment 28 May, I was offered a start date to begin 29 September. It was then withdrawn. At the end of October I was offered a second training date beginning 1 Dec. I was asked to resubmit my references before they offered me the start date. From there they asked my permission to contact my references. I have now received my contract and I am hoping to start soon.
It seems they are not doing the whole recruitment process in any particular order. At least its a step in the right direction if they have made contact with your referees.
Even though I have progressed this far, I am still half expecting the dreaded phone call saying they have cancelled. I won't rest until the day before I start.
When was your interview?
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"You can reapply for the temp contract one month after you contract expires. Atleast thats what they told me at the interview"
Does that mean you have to go theough the whole interview process again or it it done in a different way?
"You can reapply for the temp contract one month after you contract expires. Atleast thats what they told me at the interview"
Does that mean you have to go theough the whole interview process again or it it done in a different way?
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Dicegirl,
Are you answering your own questions now? I'm just a bit confused, that's all...
For those of you frustrated about temporary contract, I'll spell out the obvious... We're recruiting only temporary contracts (mainly WW) so if we end up in a spot of bother financially and have to cut back on crew (involuntary), the temps will be the first to go, and as it's a temporary contract, for the legal side of things, it will not put a restriction on recruitment at a later date.
If I were you (on temporary contract), I'd enjoy every minute of it. Save as much money you can. When there's a few months left on your contract, start applying for other jobs, as it's unlikely you'll be kept on (unfortunate as that may be). This will help you avoid a "gap" in your cv as well as lack of funds.
Gg
Are you answering your own questions now? I'm just a bit confused, that's all...
For those of you frustrated about temporary contract, I'll spell out the obvious... We're recruiting only temporary contracts (mainly WW) so if we end up in a spot of bother financially and have to cut back on crew (involuntary), the temps will be the first to go, and as it's a temporary contract, for the legal side of things, it will not put a restriction on recruitment at a later date.
If I were you (on temporary contract), I'd enjoy every minute of it. Save as much money you can. When there's a few months left on your contract, start applying for other jobs, as it's unlikely you'll be kept on (unfortunate as that may be). This will help you avoid a "gap" in your cv as well as lack of funds.
Gg
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You have to go through the application process as an external applicant again, however, once you've been there for 6 months you can apply internally for other positions, which i guess would include flying jobs on other fleets such as EF or LGW. Just not for the WW temp contract again.
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Found this on Cabincrew.com:
"i did hear that bassa had arranged for the temps to be placed in the holding pool once their contracts are up, then given priority for new courses"
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Any BA WW LHR temps got any info on this? Does anyone else know if this is true?
"i did hear that bassa had arranged for the temps to be placed in the holding pool once their contracts are up, then given priority for new courses"
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Any BA WW LHR temps got any info on this? Does anyone else know if this is true?
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Dicegirl,
No offense, but if you look at posts 173 and 174, it looks like you've asked a question in 173 and then answered it in post 174 (as in logged in and posted #173 by the wrong name). No biggie for me, I was just curious, that's all.
Good luck with everything, hope it all goes well for you.
Gg
No offense, but if you look at posts 173 and 174, it looks like you've asked a question in 173 and then answered it in post 174 (as in logged in and posted #173 by the wrong name). No biggie for me, I was just curious, that's all.
Good luck with everything, hope it all goes well for you.
Gg
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Temp Contract.
Hey Guys,
Well ive just finished my 11 month contract and i had a meeting with my manager just before i left, she did mention something about maybe putting the temps into some kind of holding pool where they may invite people back at a later date....but this was very vague....she still has no idea what the outcome is going to be.....well i had a fantastic year and loved every minute of it ...but you have to move on and get on with things, so i have a new job lined up for january ...so christmas off ...(NICE ONE) !!!
good luck to all you fello temp guys, who knows what will happen in
the future...just get on with life and if theres a phone call in the future then ...BONUS...!
Well ive just finished my 11 month contract and i had a meeting with my manager just before i left, she did mention something about maybe putting the temps into some kind of holding pool where they may invite people back at a later date....but this was very vague....she still has no idea what the outcome is going to be.....well i had a fantastic year and loved every minute of it ...but you have to move on and get on with things, so i have a new job lined up for january ...so christmas off ...(NICE ONE) !!!
good luck to all you fello temp guys, who knows what will happen in
the future...just get on with life and if theres a phone call in the future then ...BONUS...!
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dicegirl
Sorry I took so long to reply, been busy with other things.
I had my interview on March 31st, and received my congrats email on the 2nd April.
Since then, I left Oz to move to Belgium with my sister until I finally found a place to live in London, and moved in on the 1st Sept.
I've been waiting for my NI application to process - I was told it could take up to 8 weeks & it's been 6 already. I hope they hurry up, as I think this is the only thing holding me back. (BA have nagged me for it since day dot - but as an Aussie, I don't have one, and needed to be in the country to apply, as we need to provide proof of residence)
BA have contacted all 3 of my references (I know one is yet to send their reply back).
Again, I hope this is all going to move quickly - the end of my hold pool is getting closer and closer, and with people being offered training before me, I can safely say I'm getting very anxious. It almost feels like it's never going to happen, although I have friends who work for WW and EF (both permanent) who told me they had to wait up to 10mths before getting training.
Good to hear you've got training, though - and I also hope for you that they don't cancel your training. Meanwhile I'm keeping my fingers (and toes, and whatever else I can think of) crossed hoping I'll get a golden call/email soon.
- Bne_BA86
I had my interview on March 31st, and received my congrats email on the 2nd April.
Since then, I left Oz to move to Belgium with my sister until I finally found a place to live in London, and moved in on the 1st Sept.
I've been waiting for my NI application to process - I was told it could take up to 8 weeks & it's been 6 already. I hope they hurry up, as I think this is the only thing holding me back. (BA have nagged me for it since day dot - but as an Aussie, I don't have one, and needed to be in the country to apply, as we need to provide proof of residence)
BA have contacted all 3 of my references (I know one is yet to send their reply back).
Again, I hope this is all going to move quickly - the end of my hold pool is getting closer and closer, and with people being offered training before me, I can safely say I'm getting very anxious. It almost feels like it's never going to happen, although I have friends who work for WW and EF (both permanent) who told me they had to wait up to 10mths before getting training.
Good to hear you've got training, though - and I also hope for you that they don't cancel your training. Meanwhile I'm keeping my fingers (and toes, and whatever else I can think of) crossed hoping I'll get a golden call/email soon.
- Bne_BA86
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In reply to 747 message: Are you for real when you say you hope BA stood to the unions more? I work for BA and I'm also a BASSA member and I'm a bit pissed off when I read things like that. Our unions have been fighting for years for us to enjoy our current terms and conditions and I'm sure our T and Cs are the reasons why you applied for BA in the first place. I'm sure you'll enjoy them too when you get online and realise how lucky you are to be part of BA cabin crew. I'm glad our unions are as strong as they are and manage most of the time to protect the interest of the majority of our crew community. I'm sorry for those of you on a temporary contract ( some of my friends are on it) but you knew what to expect when you signed it. End of my rant
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temp contract
hey all... yes i just finished my 11 month contract... it was great had real fun... gutted wasnt offered anything... but thats it for me... and the rest of my course... any one i am sorry to say if you your contract is coming to an end... you will not be offered anything sorry guys... BA are even starting a new course on the 19th jan 2009 for ww temp course... its a shame they couldnt keep on those that wanted to stay and maybe offer another 11 months... i am sure people starting on the 19th jan wont say that.. i wish u lot lots of luck for your 11 months... but it seems its probably easier to recruit more temps than to offer anything to those that wanted to stay.. even another temp contract.. shame i would have stayed never mind... and yes before anyone replys to this message and says you know what a temp contract is... i do... nothing more nothing less.... just would have been to be kept on.... i had a ball though.... good luck to all those coming to an end... make the most of it....
p.s flying panther... i think 747 knew what a temp contract is... he /she was just expressing it would have been nice to be kept on thats all... and it would have... but obviously not to be... you quite clearly are a permenant member of staff. i could be wrong.
p.s flying panther... i think 747 knew what a temp contract is... he /she was just expressing it would have been nice to be kept on thats all... and it would have... but obviously not to be... you quite clearly are a permenant member of staff. i could be wrong.