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I am starting my training course at LGW Hangar 6 on Monday. I am traveling from Brighton, but I don't drive so I am relying on public transport. Could anyone help me with directions from Gatwick Airport Rail. I have done multiple searches on Google maps and I am still confused.
Any info would be much appreciated.
I have received a map in my starter pack but its really basic.
Thank you
DG
I am starting my training course at LGW Hangar 6 on Monday. I am traveling from Brighton, but I don't drive so I am relying on public transport. Could anyone help me with directions from Gatwick Airport Rail. I have done multiple searches on Google maps and I am still confused.
Any info would be much appreciated.
I have received a map in my starter pack but its really basic.
Thank you
DG
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It's been years, but I thought hangar 6 was located near the crew car park. That has probably changed, but I believe the hangar is on the South side of the runway, off of the Charlwood Road, to the Perimeter Rd South (I know it is the Perimeter Road South..it is basically where BA's LGW maintenance hangar is). I trained there when BA had a mainline base at LGW. They gave us directions in my orientation packet when I started, but mind you this was over 14 years ago.
I found this pdf file on the internet that shows the hangar area:
http://www.crawley.gov.uk/stellent/g.../int149695.pdf
I found this pdf file on the internet that shows the hangar area:
http://www.crawley.gov.uk/stellent/g.../int149695.pdf
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Hey YT
thank you so much for your reply. The map you sent is a lot more useful than the one I got and I can use the street names to do some bus research. Surely there must be a shuttle bus there and back, not everyone has access to a car.
I just could do with out one less thing to worry about on day one!
Thanks again
DG
thank you so much for your reply. The map you sent is a lot more useful than the one I got and I can use the street names to do some bus research. Surely there must be a shuttle bus there and back, not everyone has access to a car.
I just could do with out one less thing to worry about on day one!
Thanks again
DG
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hey dg, welcome to the ba family, you will love it here! anyway directions time, when you come out of the station turn left, then keep walking until you come to the virgin and easyjet check in desks! in the far right, past the toilets go through a set of double doors and downstairs until you are outside! in front of you will be a white bus, get on and tell the driver you are on ba training course,
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dicegirl,
Just a bit of extra information to add to c.r.m.'s excellent directions, the double doors will be labeled Concorde House. Although this is in the South Terminal, the buses will stop at Hangar 6 if you ask. The buses will be marked X,Y,Z and X overflow car park or something similar. The only thing I will say is that the drivers can sometimes be funny about taking people without ID's, which of course you won't have to start with, so make sure you've got something, ie a headed letter, with proof of training on it close to hand. This should be fine for them. Enjoy your course, study hard and we look forward to seeing you on line.
Jsl
P.S. For the record, LGW fleet is part of BA mainline in case you're wondering.
Just a bit of extra information to add to c.r.m.'s excellent directions, the double doors will be labeled Concorde House. Although this is in the South Terminal, the buses will stop at Hangar 6 if you ask. The buses will be marked X,Y,Z and X overflow car park or something similar. The only thing I will say is that the drivers can sometimes be funny about taking people without ID's, which of course you won't have to start with, so make sure you've got something, ie a headed letter, with proof of training on it close to hand. This should be fine for them. Enjoy your course, study hard and we look forward to seeing you on line.
Jsl
P.S. For the record, LGW fleet is part of BA mainline in case you're wondering.
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Just out of curiousity, what is the pay like, and the scheduling? Are you still rostered or can you bid for trips/days off? At BA loads on long haul and some on short haul commuted (I knew one who commuted on short haul to Durban! She would bid days off a certain way...long haul we were rostered). I wondered if commuting is possible if LGW based...
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yaletown,
We have the Carmen system for our rostering. Technically, you can bid for trips/days off etc. but in reality, it's a bit of a sore point at the moment as it's not the most reliable! Saying that, a friend of mine seems to have got his bidding spot on. Either that or he's sneaking boxes of chocolates to Carmen, and his roster is always pretty much what he wants. The same goes for salary, as it really depends on what flights you're doing. Long haul is where the money is and the potential earnings are pretty good if you get it right. Unfortunately, if you're a purser, forget it! (I'm not bitter!)
As for commuting, a lot do especially since the introduction of single fleet. Most seem to manage quite well although, I don't think we have anyone coming form a long distance. It's mainly within Europe.
Saying all that, it's still a great base and fun to work at. There's no doubt, LHR have the better T&C's but LGW has a lot going for it too.
We have the Carmen system for our rostering. Technically, you can bid for trips/days off etc. but in reality, it's a bit of a sore point at the moment as it's not the most reliable! Saying that, a friend of mine seems to have got his bidding spot on. Either that or he's sneaking boxes of chocolates to Carmen, and his roster is always pretty much what he wants. The same goes for salary, as it really depends on what flights you're doing. Long haul is where the money is and the potential earnings are pretty good if you get it right. Unfortunately, if you're a purser, forget it! (I'm not bitter!
)As for commuting, a lot do especially since the introduction of single fleet. Most seem to manage quite well although, I don't think we have anyone coming form a long distance. It's mainly within Europe.
Saying all that, it's still a great base and fun to work at. There's no doubt, LHR have the better T&C's but LGW has a lot going for it too.
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Thank you all for your excellent directions. Its really kind of you to help me out. I honestly would have had no idea how to get there (or to take my offer letter with me, thanks JSL). I feel so much better now.
Still a little nervous about starting as I've been waiting since May but its reassuring to know I am going to be working with a group of lovely people.
Looking forward to meeting y'all.
DG
Still a little nervous about starting as I've been waiting since May but its reassuring to know I am going to be working with a group of lovely people.
Looking forward to meeting y'all.
DG
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Good Luck to those who have got course dates! But spare a thought for those left behind, some of whom had their assessments months before those who have received course dates, but who still have nothing despite checking with recruitment. Not even a cancelled course. Just nothing.
I don't understand the reasoning behind this. It clearly has little to do with previous experience as newbies too are being given a chance.
So if you have got a course - give it everything you've got. You are one of the lucky ones.
I don't understand the reasoning behind this. It clearly has little to do with previous experience as newbies too are being given a chance.
So if you have got a course - give it everything you've got. You are one of the lucky ones.
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I must apologise if I have offended anyone. It wasn't my intention to rub anyones nose in the fact I have a start date. I have been in the same position, ready to leave my crap job since may, so I am very sympathetic towards people who are still painfully waiting.
Initially I started a new thread merely asking for directions and the moderator included it in this main thread.
So again I apologise, and I wish everyone who is still on hold lots of luck and hope you all get there very soon.
DG
Initially I started a new thread merely asking for directions and the moderator included it in this main thread.
So again I apologise, and I wish everyone who is still on hold lots of luck and hope you all get there very soon.
DG
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Good Luck Dicegirl.
Just one top tip, allow more time than you'll think you'll need to get to hangar 6. As any lateness is noted, and BA have a points system and if you hit a certain amount of points, they have the right and will terminate your employment.
Also, hangar 6 has a small "restaurant", I use inverted commas' for a reason..you'll soon find out why
and can be a little expensive if you are there every day. So try and bring in sandwiches/salads etc. As for the first few months until your flight pay starts to accrue you will be on a very basic salary
Just one top tip, allow more time than you'll think you'll need to get to hangar 6. As any lateness is noted, and BA have a points system and if you hit a certain amount of points, they have the right and will terminate your employment.
Also, hangar 6 has a small "restaurant", I use inverted commas' for a reason..you'll soon find out why
and can be a little expensive if you are there every day. So try and bring in sandwiches/salads etc. As for the first few months until your flight pay starts to accrue you will be on a very basic salary
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Oh thank you Bunnygirl. Thats really kind of you. I would never have thought to do that, especially on my first day.
I start at 8am, if I get in to Gatwick Airport for 7.30, will that give me enough time to get there?
I start at 8am, if I get in to Gatwick Airport for 7.30, will that give me enough time to get there?
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Hi Dicegirl. Would say 0730 is cutting it a bit fine for your first day. Unless you have done a reccy before. The busses can be a bit intermittant to say the least, plus you have to sign in at the security check point..the small portacabin hut next to the Hangar 6 car park barriers.
If you do get there a bit early there is always the lovely restaurant, where you can get a cup of tea..that opens at 0730!!
If you do get there a bit early there is always the lovely restaurant, where you can get a cup of tea..that opens at 0730!!
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Ok cool,
thanks for the tip. I will try and aim to get there for about 7.15 (just seems sooo early). But as you say better to be early. I will hang out in the restaurant if thats the case. It might be a good opportunity to me some of the other new recruits!! we will be the nervous looking ones sans the BA Uniform.
Thanks again for your time.
DG xx
thanks for the tip. I will try and aim to get there for about 7.15 (just seems sooo early). But as you say better to be early. I will hang out in the restaurant if thats the case. It might be a good opportunity to me some of the other new recruits!! we will be the nervous looking ones sans the BA Uniform.
Thanks again for your time.
DG xx
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Agree with the early comments because you also have to check in with Security. Early as the guys and gals state is very important as are appearence, attention, class participation. You will have a great time and joining BA offers many other chances in the future.