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Back with the BA Family
Hey guys and gals. Got the phone call yesterday from BA having had my assessment on Wednesday and have received a job offer for cabin crew.
No ideas what base or what fleet yet but course starts on 24th December.
Anyone else starting on that date? Anyone looking for someone to share accommodation with for the course?
Any suggestions? Thanks!!!
No ideas what base or what fleet yet but course starts on 24th December.
Anyone else starting on that date? Anyone looking for someone to share accommodation with for the course?
Any suggestions? Thanks!!!
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Just had it on pretty good authority that those being recruited in the latest string of new trainees are all going to either Gatwick Worldwide or Heathrow Eurofleet.
Both excellent places to work!!!!
Both excellent places to work!!!!
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Hi All,
Well I eventually start my course December 04th, and need a little advice from anyone already on theirs.
I have found accom in Hayes and am thinking about taking my car down maybe Wednesday. I just wanted to ask anyone out there if we have access to car parking at either Hatton Cross or Cranebank. As I am travelling from NCL am feeling a bit nervous about driving all the way down then getting used to the traffic around LHR. I went on the RAC website and the route planner advised me it was only a 7 minute drive from Hayes to Hatton Cross.....sounds easy!
Any advice gladly appreciated
Well I eventually start my course December 04th, and need a little advice from anyone already on theirs.
I have found accom in Hayes and am thinking about taking my car down maybe Wednesday. I just wanted to ask anyone out there if we have access to car parking at either Hatton Cross or Cranebank. As I am travelling from NCL am feeling a bit nervous about driving all the way down then getting used to the traffic around LHR. I went on the RAC website and the route planner advised me it was only a 7 minute drive from Hayes to Hatton Cross.....sounds easy!
Any advice gladly appreciated
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Hey guys ... thanks for the replies. I have worked at BA before so I pretty much know what the general setup is .. assuming they havent moved the goalposts too far!!!
Did any of you guys who know whether you are on LH LGW or SH LHR find out before the course? How did you find out?
Also regarding accommodation has anyone made any plans? Does anyone out there need a flatmate from the 24th December or thereabouts?
The parking question interests me as well. Are we allowed to park at Cranebank during the course? Anyone out there on the course at the moment who can shed some light on the current SOP's?
Did any of you guys who know whether you are on LH LGW or SH LHR find out before the course? How did you find out?
Also regarding accommodation has anyone made any plans? Does anyone out there need a flatmate from the 24th December or thereabouts?
The parking question interests me as well. Are we allowed to park at Cranebank during the course? Anyone out there on the course at the moment who can shed some light on the current SOP's?
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RE: Parking, I understand that parking facilities at Cranebank are strictly limited and you are advised AGAINST taking your car there.
What I would suggest, though, is trying to make your own way on public transport to training on the first day and ask your trainer about using other British Airways staff car parks. Of course, from there you'll be able to get a BA(X) shuttle bus to Cranebank.
Imagine you'll be issued with a BA pass immediately, so you should have access to parking etc.
What I would suggest, though, is trying to make your own way on public transport to training on the first day and ask your trainer about using other British Airways staff car parks. Of course, from there you'll be able to get a BA(X) shuttle bus to Cranebank.
Imagine you'll be issued with a BA pass immediately, so you should have access to parking etc.
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you're right hayes is a very short drive to hatton cross and cranebank,I don't know what time you have to be at cranebank everyday for training but don't forget that the airport area can be pretty busy during the rush hour,so obviously you'll need to leave a bit more time to get around.Regarding parking at cranebank,I know when we do our sep annual check we don't have any problems parking there,but then again that only lasts for 2 days.I don't know how long the training is these days but do know that there are going to be quite a few of you passing through the training school at the same time.The multi storey carpark there is a reasonable size but fills up quickly when cranebanks busy.Probably best to go in on the first day on the bus or tube,and find out from your trainers if there are any restrictions on parking on site,hatton cross station is about 10 minutes walk from cranebank.Oh and good luck to you all on your traing courses.
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If there are no positions left at LH LHR then how, out of all the applications do they choose which successful candidates get LH LGW? I have just applied after alot of thought about life etc and after XX years of flying Long Haul would be a dream come true! 
If I am successful at getting an interview is there anything that one should say to get Long Haul?
I just would love to know how they choose who gets LH?
If I am successful at getting an interview is there anything that one should say to get Long Haul?
I just would love to know how they choose who gets LH?
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well after waiting 7 weeks, 2 phone calls and an email, BA have finally got back to me.....THEY DONT HAVE MY APPLICATION.
Even though I can review it on the recruitment site, they say they never had it. Been told to re submit(you can't) so I've sent them my password. To say I'm dissapointed is an understatement.
Good luck to you all....I think I will just give up...
Even though I can review it on the recruitment site, they say they never had it. Been told to re submit(you can't) so I've sent them my password. To say I'm dissapointed is an understatement.
Good luck to you all....I think I will just give up...
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Username should be Justwannabeapilot!!!!
Balboy ... whatever you do dont give up!!! I had exactly the same problem. When I initially phoned up my application hadnt been submitted a month after I sent it in on the website.
They submitted it manually and I later received an interview after badgering them with a few phone calls to find out the status of my application.
Did the assessment and passed and was offered a job!!!!!
Moral of the story like I said above : NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Good luck and PM if you want any help, tips, etc etc.
Balboy ... whatever you do dont give up!!! I had exactly the same problem. When I initially phoned up my application hadnt been submitted a month after I sent it in on the website.
They submitted it manually and I later received an interview after badgering them with a few phone calls to find out the status of my application.
Did the assessment and passed and was offered a job!!!!!
Moral of the story like I said above : NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Good luck and PM if you want any help, tips, etc etc.
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Hi all,
I've just found out that I have been successful with my application to BA. I am on the Jan 8th training course - is anybody else on the same one?
Good luck to those still applying - the closing date is now Dec 5th!
I've just found out that I have been successful with my application to BA. I am on the Jan 8th training course - is anybody else on the same one?
Good luck to those still applying - the closing date is now Dec 5th!
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I got interview on 9th December! 
Anyone else attending that day?
Having to stay in hotel monday night, but found reasonably cheap one on Bath Road. How far is that from the interview location?
Whats the interview like?
I am totally bricking it for interview and navigating myself round LHR from hotel to interview back to airport! Can anyone shed some light!!!
Anyone else attending that day?
Having to stay in hotel monday night, but found reasonably cheap one on Bath Road. How far is that from the interview location?
Whats the interview like?
I am totally bricking it for interview and navigating myself round LHR from hotel to interview back to airport! Can anyone shed some light!!!
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Can anyone shed light on this matter?
Can anyone tell me if BA are still accepting applications, i have been regularly checking the BA recruitment website and have had no joy, it has been showing no current vacancies.
Where did everybody find out that BA was recruiting again?
Where did everybody find out that BA was recruiting again?
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Tilly666 - Bath Road is a great place to be located. Which hotel are you at? I've spent a lot of time down in London working (in my current post) and know the hotels on Bath really quite well. Basically, the higher the number, the further to the East side of the airport you'll be.
The perimeter road on the East of the airport runs pretty much from Bath Road right down to Hatton Cross. From Hatton, you get the BA4 bus (free Staff Shuttle provided by BA) to Cranebank where the interview is held.
The walk from midway along Bath (Visitor Centre, Renaissance Hotel, Radisson Edwardian Hotel area) to Hatton Cross would take about 20 minutes at a brisk pace. It's a nice walk though.
As an alternative, on the morning of your interview you could get the Hotel Hoppa bus back to Heathrow Airport from your hotel and go downstairs to the tube. Jump on the Pic. Line (Blue) and it will take you directly to Hatton Cross Station in about 5 minutes. The BA4 bus goes from right outside the station, on the middle traffic island.
Bus to Cranebank takes about 5 minutes and runs every 15 minutes from on the hour (XX:00, XX:15, XX:30, XX:45) - though I do suggest you leave about an hour extra when you make your way to the interview. It will NEVER hurt to be early.
After the interview, get the BA4 back to Hatton Cross and either jump on the underground again back to Heathrow (£1.20 each way, if my memory serves me), or one of the MANY free public buses that run around the area.
Totally easy!!! You'll be absolutely fine!
Go in there with plenty of free time, stand outside for a few minutes after getting off the bus, breathe deeply and have your documentation ready to hand over.
- PASSPORT, 2 x PASSPORT PICS, EDUCATION CERTIFICATES, COMPLETED BA PAPERWORK, NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER.
It looks good to have this ready, instead of having to fish around inside your bag at the Reception desk.
Relax, be yourself and smile and you'll do absolutely fantastically! Best of luck to you!
And Rhyspiper, check this out : http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com/ro...jsp?ID=1243053. Apps close 5th December. Good luck.
The perimeter road on the East of the airport runs pretty much from Bath Road right down to Hatton Cross. From Hatton, you get the BA4 bus (free Staff Shuttle provided by BA) to Cranebank where the interview is held.
The walk from midway along Bath (Visitor Centre, Renaissance Hotel, Radisson Edwardian Hotel area) to Hatton Cross would take about 20 minutes at a brisk pace. It's a nice walk though.
As an alternative, on the morning of your interview you could get the Hotel Hoppa bus back to Heathrow Airport from your hotel and go downstairs to the tube. Jump on the Pic. Line (Blue) and it will take you directly to Hatton Cross Station in about 5 minutes. The BA4 bus goes from right outside the station, on the middle traffic island.
Bus to Cranebank takes about 5 minutes and runs every 15 minutes from on the hour (XX:00, XX:15, XX:30, XX:45) - though I do suggest you leave about an hour extra when you make your way to the interview. It will NEVER hurt to be early.
After the interview, get the BA4 back to Hatton Cross and either jump on the underground again back to Heathrow (£1.20 each way, if my memory serves me), or one of the MANY free public buses that run around the area.
Totally easy!!! You'll be absolutely fine!
Go in there with plenty of free time, stand outside for a few minutes after getting off the bus, breathe deeply and have your documentation ready to hand over.
- PASSPORT, 2 x PASSPORT PICS, EDUCATION CERTIFICATES, COMPLETED BA PAPERWORK, NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER.
It looks good to have this ready, instead of having to fish around inside your bag at the Reception desk.
Relax, be yourself and smile and you'll do absolutely fantastically! Best of luck to you!
And Rhyspiper, check this out : http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com/ro...jsp?ID=1243053. Apps close 5th December. Good luck.
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well hello there!
thats me all moved!! left for London last nite (wed) & drove all thro the nite 2 get here. moved in & starting 2 get all settled!
renting a room just off bath road (it takes me 10mins 2 walk 2 cranebank for training- which starts on monday!!!)
girl in house says more than welcome 2 take out longer lease, although think ill just stay there for next 6weeks till end of training then hopefully move in with other crew on my course or my friend who is already training!
anyone else on here that starts on Monday 8th dec?- oh & went for my uniform fittin 2day- felt very proud standing in front of that mirror in full BA uniform.
well in internet cafe just now- so better head.
keep us posted on anythin else u hear or do!
Take Care. x
p.s- there is a single room still avail to rent in the same house im sharing- quite big house (2toilets/kitchen/etc etc) 3dbl rooms & 1 single. think its 80.00 per week (incl bills)
owner seems friendly enough- she has worked for BA last 5years, other girl is also is with BA & then theres the new kid on block (me!) who is just training- if you r lookin for room- let me know by private msgs & i can pass on the owners number to you.
also- EDDY- wot would we do without you? u r a book of knowledge & info- thank you for taking time to write ur posts which always seem 2 help. ur
A.
thats me all moved!! left for London last nite (wed) & drove all thro the nite 2 get here. moved in & starting 2 get all settled!
renting a room just off bath road (it takes me 10mins 2 walk 2 cranebank for training- which starts on monday!!!)
girl in house says more than welcome 2 take out longer lease, although think ill just stay there for next 6weeks till end of training then hopefully move in with other crew on my course or my friend who is already training!
anyone else on here that starts on Monday 8th dec?- oh & went for my uniform fittin 2day- felt very proud standing in front of that mirror in full BA uniform.
well in internet cafe just now- so better head.
keep us posted on anythin else u hear or do!
Take Care. x
p.s- there is a single room still avail to rent in the same house im sharing- quite big house (2toilets/kitchen/etc etc) 3dbl rooms & 1 single. think its 80.00 per week (incl bills)
owner seems friendly enough- she has worked for BA last 5years, other girl is also is with BA & then theres the new kid on block (me!) who is just training- if you r lookin for room- let me know by private msgs & i can pass on the owners number to you.
also- EDDY- wot would we do without you? u r a book of knowledge & info- thank you for taking time to write ur posts which always seem 2 help. ur
A.
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hi there everyone,
got all my paperwork completed and sent to ba. however i still have not received my study pack. do u think i should call them to ask for it as my course starts on 15/12/03 10 days aways, im very excited!!!!!!!!!!!
At the same time if there is anyone on this forum that begins on 15/12/03 it wld be good to keep in touch.
I hope everything is going well for those of you have bein the course nad for those in my shoes all the best for the course and your future with ba
Bye
Krisflyer
got all my paperwork completed and sent to ba. however i still have not received my study pack. do u think i should call them to ask for it as my course starts on 15/12/03 10 days aways, im very excited!!!!!!!!!!!
At the same time if there is anyone on this forum that begins on 15/12/03 it wld be good to keep in touch.
I hope everything is going well for those of you have bein the course nad for those in my shoes all the best for the course and your future with ba
Bye
Krisflyer