British Airways applications/recruitment/accomodation
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they could tell you on the course when its too late to change as they are asking for lhr volunteers to go down their but i think thr whole lgw situation is dodgy what with the proposed amalgamation with short haul down here too, if you can stay at lhr or go for lhr as you are safe.....you never know what could happen at lgw and you wanna stay mainline ba
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Adiós LGW
Well after starting this thread sometime ago it is time to say, Arrivederci, Au revoir, Auf Wiedersehen, Sayonara and in local lingo, tattybogal to all those at LGW!
Had my call for the golden runways with less than 2yrs in the company!
Prob wont have the chance to say goodbye to all the great folk i've met down at LGW as only two trips left so shall see you all when you come up!
Oh, and i intend to whip Heathrow into shape with room parties in a stu stylee, continue like i have since i started, so you have all been warned!!
Take care and all the best!
kempus
Had my call for the golden runways with less than 2yrs in the company!
Prob wont have the chance to say goodbye to all the great folk i've met down at LGW as only two trips left so shall see you all when you come up!
Oh, and i intend to whip Heathrow into shape with room parties in a stu stylee, continue like i have since i started, so you have all been warned!!
Take care and all the best!
kempus
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I wouldn't get too worried about going to LGW WW. If you're on a mainline contract (as you would be if you joined now) They'd have to transfer you to LHR, "buy down" your contract or offer you severance. You couldn't be made to move onto an EOG contract.
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BA Assessment/ interview advice
Hi.
Im sure I will be admonished for starting a new thread as there are already BA topics, but it was over 30 pages long, so I wanted a nice clean fresh one to ask specific questions.
I applied online for Short Haul Cabin Crew ( Heathrow ) as advertised currently on the BA website. ( July 2005)
that was 3 days ago. today I recieved an offer to attend assesment 22 or 23 Aug , I can chose.
Quite nice turnaround. does everyone with half a brain get offered to attend assesment and interview, or is it a good sign worth continuing ?
I have never applied to or worked for BA or any other airline before so Id appreciate some advice.
I have some questions about this ass. day, if I decide to go.
1) like many I have noidea where my qualifications are , I have Scottish Standard Grades and a few Highers. The SQA are willing to send me replacements but will take up to 6 weeks ( possible more as I live abroad)
Is there ANY way to attend an assesment day with possibilty of receiving a provisional pass or offer based on future reciept of the original SQA doc. If so, is there anything else they would accept as a temporary replacement.
I would hate to fly to Heathrow for one day to be turned away at the door. Is it better to let that free date pass , wait till docs arrive then hope there are other free dates come up. ( flights to the UK for that date are hugely expensive for me also , so it is an investment to decide to attend )
( ps trying to actually speak to somone, get a contact name, or a potential assesor at BA is a minefield)
2) If I do attend the assesment what should I expect.
this may sound petty but Ive heard these finer points are noticed.
Do they look out for anything in terms of apeparances, ( guys - no hair gel, highlights, shave off sideburns , cover up holes in ears etc etc )
Dress code.
3) Are group excercises still common, I remeber one many years ago at Prestwick for Ryaniair when they first started out there, and it was the most horrid experience of my life. Like being voted out of Big Brother except as a group and to your face.
4) Will they test your foreign language skills if you have declared them on your application
5) any general advice, suggestions ( no smart comments please ) . Does anyone know what positions they are trying to fill at the moment. how long training takes, where you live during that period. As I would be moving to the UK specifically for this these factors are quite prominent )
6) If youve lost you NI card and have no recent UK payslips, how do you prove your NI no.?
Lastly will anyone else be there on those dates that would like to accompany me on travel , accomodation and general mutual support.
Jay
Im sure I will be admonished for starting a new thread as there are already BA topics, but it was over 30 pages long, so I wanted a nice clean fresh one to ask specific questions.
I applied online for Short Haul Cabin Crew ( Heathrow ) as advertised currently on the BA website. ( July 2005)
that was 3 days ago. today I recieved an offer to attend assesment 22 or 23 Aug , I can chose.
Quite nice turnaround. does everyone with half a brain get offered to attend assesment and interview, or is it a good sign worth continuing ?
I have never applied to or worked for BA or any other airline before so Id appreciate some advice.
I have some questions about this ass. day, if I decide to go.
1) like many I have noidea where my qualifications are , I have Scottish Standard Grades and a few Highers. The SQA are willing to send me replacements but will take up to 6 weeks ( possible more as I live abroad)
Is there ANY way to attend an assesment day with possibilty of receiving a provisional pass or offer based on future reciept of the original SQA doc. If so, is there anything else they would accept as a temporary replacement.
I would hate to fly to Heathrow for one day to be turned away at the door. Is it better to let that free date pass , wait till docs arrive then hope there are other free dates come up. ( flights to the UK for that date are hugely expensive for me also , so it is an investment to decide to attend )
( ps trying to actually speak to somone, get a contact name, or a potential assesor at BA is a minefield)
2) If I do attend the assesment what should I expect.
this may sound petty but Ive heard these finer points are noticed.
Do they look out for anything in terms of apeparances, ( guys - no hair gel, highlights, shave off sideburns , cover up holes in ears etc etc )
Dress code.
3) Are group excercises still common, I remeber one many years ago at Prestwick for Ryaniair when they first started out there, and it was the most horrid experience of my life. Like being voted out of Big Brother except as a group and to your face.
4) Will they test your foreign language skills if you have declared them on your application
5) any general advice, suggestions ( no smart comments please ) . Does anyone know what positions they are trying to fill at the moment. how long training takes, where you live during that period. As I would be moving to the UK specifically for this these factors are quite prominent )
6) If youve lost you NI card and have no recent UK payslips, how do you prove your NI no.?
Lastly will anyone else be there on those dates that would like to accompany me on travel , accomodation and general mutual support.
Jay
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Next training batch
Post Note,
the recruitment centre said today that if I were to be successful on 23rd Aug assesment, the next training batch is likely to be October or November! is that common ?
the recruitment centre said today that if I were to be successful on 23rd Aug assesment, the next training batch is likely to be October or November! is that common ?
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Hi guys,
Volar, I made it through BA selection on June 9th and I am still waiting for a training date. Hopefully I will be able to get on the next course that opens up. BA told me that it looks like it will towards late October.
It feels like a long wait specially becuase I am not working at the moment but a lot of people had to wait for months to get into training.
I guess all we can do is to wait patiently for that magic phonecall.
I hope you're interview will go well and keep us posted when you find out.
To give you some heads-up:
-BA will want to see your qualifications for Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)
-They don't test your foreign language skills
-I didn't have my NI Card on the day of the interview but I had a paper from Department of Work and Pensions saying that I applied for one. That seemed satsifactory. They basically need a proof that you are legal to work in the UK.
-Group exercises are fun and 2-1 interview can get long and intense. Definitely go through the interview guidelines available on the ba website.
-Appearance is definitely important. Make sure you look impeccable. Your hair, face, outfit, shoes should all look professional. All BA staff that i saw at Cranebank looked impeccable.
Good luck and all the best.
Ed
Volar, I made it through BA selection on June 9th and I am still waiting for a training date. Hopefully I will be able to get on the next course that opens up. BA told me that it looks like it will towards late October.
It feels like a long wait specially becuase I am not working at the moment but a lot of people had to wait for months to get into training.
I guess all we can do is to wait patiently for that magic phonecall.
I hope you're interview will go well and keep us posted when you find out.
To give you some heads-up:
-BA will want to see your qualifications for Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)
-They don't test your foreign language skills
-I didn't have my NI Card on the day of the interview but I had a paper from Department of Work and Pensions saying that I applied for one. That seemed satsifactory. They basically need a proof that you are legal to work in the UK.
-Group exercises are fun and 2-1 interview can get long and intense. Definitely go through the interview guidelines available on the ba website.
-Appearance is definitely important. Make sure you look impeccable. Your hair, face, outfit, shoes should all look professional. All BA staff that i saw at Cranebank looked impeccable.
Good luck and all the best.
Ed
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Fantastic Houseshare!
!HOUSEMATE WANTED!
- Nice girl/guy wanted to share with four friendly & sociable crew (so ideal for new or existing crew).
- Spacious house only 15mins drive from LHR, easy rail access to central London.
- Close to all local amenities...Sainsbury's, pubs, restaurants etc.
- Rent Ł250 - Ł330 (plus bills) dependant on room choice.
- Swimming pool, Sauna and nice garden!!
- Available from mid August
If your interested email us at [email protected].
maybe see you soon!
Paul, Lloyd, Alex & Katie.
- Nice girl/guy wanted to share with four friendly & sociable crew (so ideal for new or existing crew).
- Spacious house only 15mins drive from LHR, easy rail access to central London.
- Close to all local amenities...Sainsbury's, pubs, restaurants etc.
- Rent Ł250 - Ł330 (plus bills) dependant on room choice.
- Swimming pool, Sauna and nice garden!!
- Available from mid August
If your interested email us at [email protected].
maybe see you soon!
Paul, Lloyd, Alex & Katie.
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My interview date
Hello Everyone,
I just recived e-mail with my interview date 24 AUG. 10.30 LHR
Is anyone else going there that time?
If enyone Can help and tell me what about psyho-tests , do they still do that, or only group and 2-2-1?
Thanks BJG
I just recived e-mail with my interview date 24 AUG. 10.30 LHR
Is anyone else going there that time?
If enyone Can help and tell me what about psyho-tests , do they still do that, or only group and 2-2-1?
Thanks BJG
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Does anyone know what kind of job contracts BA offers for its cabin crew candidates?
Especially word "individual" from BA recruitment requirements and benefits:
"Your remuneration package will be determined by your individual contract of employment."
I would be grateful for any details about these contracts.
Especially word "individual" from BA recruitment requirements and benefits:
"Your remuneration package will be determined by your individual contract of employment."
I would be grateful for any details about these contracts.
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ba interview slots
guys and gals, what is going on ive had three reminders to book an interview online but have been looking for the past week or so and the same message awaits me " no slots available", mmm what to do, so i phoned the recruitment centre and they advised me to keep and eye on the site and they would let the recruitment team know and basically slammed the phone down,
right i said, a week later still the same message any advice ????
right i said, a week later still the same message any advice ????
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re: Interview slots
gypsyfly
Any luck with interview slots yet? I logged on two days ago and could see nine bookable slots for October 20th. I'm booked in for 8.30am. Good luck!
Any luck with interview slots yet? I logged on two days ago and could see nine bookable slots for October 20th. I'm booked in for 8.30am. Good luck!
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hey everyone,
i just heard today that i was successful at the assessment day, i'm so excited, i really can't wait to start!
they say that they can't say when the training course will be.....does anyone know what the current wait is like??
thanx
type1
i just heard today that i was successful at the assessment day, i'm so excited, i really can't wait to start!
they say that they can't say when the training course will be.....does anyone know what the current wait is like??
thanx
type1
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Rumour has it that there are no more LHR EF courses scheduled for this year, and that you'll probably be offered a LHR EF contract with a LGW WW secondment for 9 months - 2 years.
Could be worth calling the recruitment line and checking it out, but they may not know until the day you start your course.
Look at is this way - you'll get WW experience 'up-front', so when you're LHR EF, you'll already know if you want to apply to transfer to LHR WW!
Good luck, and I hope to join you soon!
Rumour has it that there are no more LHR EF courses scheduled for this year, and that you'll probably be offered a LHR EF contract with a LGW WW secondment for 9 months - 2 years.
Could be worth calling the recruitment line and checking it out, but they may not know until the day you start your course.
Look at is this way - you'll get WW experience 'up-front', so when you're LHR EF, you'll already know if you want to apply to transfer to LHR WW!
Good luck, and I hope to join you soon!
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Does anyone have any idea of how long the waiting list is for Gatwick? I've heard from some that there will be no new courses until Feb/march next year! are these just rumours or facts?
Think i'll go mad having to wait that long
Think i'll go mad having to wait that long