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Just decided I would apply after all and the closing date was today!!
I have put in my online application this evening, but I don't know if I'm too late.
I suppose a 6 month temp contract is better than nothing and probably worth giving up the other job for??
I have put in my online application this evening, but I don't know if I'm too late.
I suppose a 6 month temp contract is better than nothing and probably worth giving up the other job for??
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BA RECRUITMENT
HI GUYS
BA IS ADVERTISING (6 MONTH CONTRACT ONLY) FOR LHR BASE....
IS THERE A CHANCE OF BEING KEPT ON AFTER THE 6 MONTHS ?
IS IT LONG HAUL OR SHORT HAUL ?
PLEASE I REALLY NEED HELP AS I WANT TO LEAVE EMIRATES !
BA IS ADVERTISING (6 MONTH CONTRACT ONLY) FOR LHR BASE....
IS THERE A CHANCE OF BEING KEPT ON AFTER THE 6 MONTHS ?
IS IT LONG HAUL OR SHORT HAUL ?
PLEASE I REALLY NEED HELP AS I WANT TO LEAVE EMIRATES !
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hi from ba
its only for 6 months but who knows....its a pity they are doing this because there are people waiting for all these years and here come a few from outside to steal or dignity...our rights....its not fair...my advice leave emirates for shorthaul even if your not happy...the average is 1600 but of course there u have accomodation and all that, i know i used to work for qr but, it is better to be happy with less than momentarily happy with more! thanks and good luck
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N.B. Plans at BA can and do change at short notice!! Last year's new entrants had signed up to join BA at LHR on shorthaul; 2 weeks into their course, they were told they were going to LGW longhaul....
With that in mind, the plan is for the 6 month entrants to go straight on to longhaul. The reason is to alleviate a shortage of crew on the worldwide fleet (747s etc.) that is likely to occur this summer.
I flew with a CSD a few weeks back that was involved in recruitment. She informed me that as far as they knew, 6 month entrants were due to be TERMINATED after their 6 months were up...
Now, she also mentioned the fact that that could change between now and the end of summer 2006....the bottom line is that no one at BA (including recruiters) really knows what is going to happen to the new entrants at the moment.
It's a risk those of you wanting to join BA are just going to have to take. Sounds harsh, but it's the truth.
If you want my opinion, I'd sign up anyway. This is BA, and it's likely they'll need more crew in the near future - though you'll have to accept a transfer to LGW if that is what happens after your 6 months is up (it's got to be better than being terminated...)
Good luck!
With that in mind, the plan is for the 6 month entrants to go straight on to longhaul. The reason is to alleviate a shortage of crew on the worldwide fleet (747s etc.) that is likely to occur this summer.
I flew with a CSD a few weeks back that was involved in recruitment. She informed me that as far as they knew, 6 month entrants were due to be TERMINATED after their 6 months were up...
Now, she also mentioned the fact that that could change between now and the end of summer 2006....the bottom line is that no one at BA (including recruiters) really knows what is going to happen to the new entrants at the moment.
It's a risk those of you wanting to join BA are just going to have to take. Sounds harsh, but it's the truth.
If you want my opinion, I'd sign up anyway. This is BA, and it's likely they'll need more crew in the near future - though you'll have to accept a transfer to LGW if that is what happens after your 6 months is up (it's got to be better than being terminated...)
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by FCOLOVER22
.....here come a few from outside to steal or dignity...our rights....its not fair...
Originally Posted by FCOLOVER22
its only for 6 months but who knows....
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accomadation
perfect for any crew going to be at cranebank, please contact the number below and not me
MUST BE SEEN
Furnished single room available in friendly houseshare with two 20-something females for a non-smoking professional. All mod cons, cable TV, internet, living room, dining room and garden. Off street parking. £300 pcm + bills. Quiet location in Hanworth on bus routes to Richmond/Kingston/Hounslow & B.R. station to Waterloo. Please contact Madeleine 07903 887 561.
MUST BE SEEN
Furnished single room available in friendly houseshare with two 20-something females for a non-smoking professional. All mod cons, cable TV, internet, living room, dining room and garden. Off street parking. £300 pcm + bills. Quiet location in Hanworth on bus routes to Richmond/Kingston/Hounslow & B.R. station to Waterloo. Please contact Madeleine 07903 887 561.
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I'm currently wainting to start lgw ef as cc. eventually (pref sooner) i want to work lhr ww, can anyone advise whether i can xfer? when? how long until next available opportunity and whether this new single fleet will affect this?
thanks
thanks
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Just heard this afternoon that I have an assessment next Monday afternoon.
Yikes!!
I know I applied last minute but I didn't expect to have to go that soon. Haven't got anything to wear and hardly any time in the next few days to do anything about it.
Anyone else going that day?
Yikes!!
I know I applied last minute but I didn't expect to have to go that soon. Haven't got anything to wear and hardly any time in the next few days to do anything about it.
Anyone else going that day?
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Update
First 2 courses picked from the 6 months temps will go to shorthaul LHR...remainder will go to longhaul LHR, but will NOT operate long-range routes and will NOT be trained on the 767. That means you won't be doing longhaul routes on the 767, and at the end of the 6 months you are highly likely to get xferred to LGW which is basically 777 and 747, no 76.
Could change but that's the latest...
First 2 courses picked from the 6 months temps will go to shorthaul LHR...remainder will go to longhaul LHR, but will NOT operate long-range routes and will NOT be trained on the 767. That means you won't be doing longhaul routes on the 767, and at the end of the 6 months you are highly likely to get xferred to LGW which is basically 777 and 747, no 76.
Could change but that's the latest...
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Notice period required on 6 month contract
Hi all, assuming someone gets taken on for a 6 month temp contract with BA. What is the notice period required should another job offer materialise? Anyone know? Thanks!
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Hey Vincente, I sent you a PM regarding your other questions. Forgot about the Leaving Cert thing. I have another friend who has just been offered an interview with BA. She failed Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Cert and still for an interview, I would be very surprised if they would offer her an interview if they knew she failed form her application so I wouldnt worry too much!!!
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I sent my application to BA yesterday but i forgot to add my education qualifications ! s**t .....
I logged back in today to try and enter them and to resend them but it would not allow me .... should i call BA ? what should i do ?
Thanks for the help APADDYINUK !
I logged back in today to try and enter them and to resend them but it would not allow me .... should i call BA ? what should i do ?
Thanks for the help APADDYINUK !
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Question about notice period on temp contract
Originally Posted by ice_with_that
Hi all, assuming someone gets taken on for a 6 month temp contract with BA. What is the notice period required should another job offer materialise? Anyone know? Thanks!
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Don't quote me but I'd assume that it would be a months notice just the same as permanent employees as your rosters would run one month ahead and should you leave then arrangements would have to be made for your remaining work.
I also find it unlikely you will be dumped after 6 months, the likelyhood is that you will end up at LGW on midfleet. Which will be no bad thing, as I will be there to greet you! And I promise you it will be fun.
You could always ring BA and ask by the way.
I also find it unlikely you will be dumped after 6 months, the likelyhood is that you will end up at LGW on midfleet. Which will be no bad thing, as I will be there to greet you! And I promise you it will be fun.
You could always ring BA and ask by the way.
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Originally Posted by apaddyinuk
Hey Vincente, I sent you a PM regarding your other questions. Forgot about the Leaving Cert thing. I have another friend who has just been offered an interview with BA. She failed Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Cert and still for an interview, I would be very surprised if they would offer her an interview if they knew she failed form her application so I wouldnt worry too much!!!
Anyway good luck! All is possible in BA (really, I still get surprised in good and in bad). Those who know maths not necessarily have the human skills to be cabin crew.....
fbw
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flybywire....when were you at the BA interview?
I had mine on the 31st of Jan this year and there was no single word mentioned about any school / educational certificates. In the invitation e-mail no request was mentioned about bringing them to the assessment...
I had mine on the 31st of Jan this year and there was no single word mentioned about any school / educational certificates. In the invitation e-mail no request was mentioned about bringing them to the assessment...