British Airways applications/recruitment/accomodation
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Hey everyone!!!
Well, I've just done my first week of training. It's sooooo much fun!! Our trainers are excellent, and everyone in my group passed the 10 steps to excellence!!
I've been based at LHR Eurofleet, the fleet I wanted, so I'm VERY happy about that!
I'm a little home sick, but I forget about it while I'm at training. I can not believe that we're actually getting paid for something so fun!!
If there's any Aussies thinking of applying, I definately recommend it! They are very accommodating, for example organising my national insurence number thingi for me.
Well, I'll get back to you all next time I'm at the computer! Good luck everyone else in training and at interviews etc.
Well, I've just done my first week of training. It's sooooo much fun!! Our trainers are excellent, and everyone in my group passed the 10 steps to excellence!!
I've been based at LHR Eurofleet, the fleet I wanted, so I'm VERY happy about that!I'm a little home sick, but I forget about it while I'm at training. I can not believe that we're actually getting paid for something so fun!!
If there's any Aussies thinking of applying, I definately recommend it! They are very accommodating, for example organising my national insurence number thingi for me.
Well, I'll get back to you all next time I'm at the computer! Good luck everyone else in training and at interviews etc.
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hey Tilly,
Am starting the course on 23rd Feb too for Euro LGW. The course is at LGW as far as I know and they are laying on transport for the bits that we have to do in LHR.
Got quite a bit of info if you wanna mail me, some hearsay some fact.
look forward to seeing you there!!!
Am starting the course on 23rd Feb too for Euro LGW. The course is at LGW as far as I know and they are laying on transport for the bits that we have to do in LHR.
Got quite a bit of info if you wanna mail me, some hearsay some fact.
look forward to seeing you there!!!
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Congratulations to all, and look forward to meeting you on Eurofleet LHR.
To answer a few questions here.
Eurofleet LGW was the once EOG. Eurofleet LGW is seen as a subsidary company within BA and therefore carries different terms and conditions and pay. When CityFlyer was taken over the name changed to Eurofleet LGW.
To those that know I am not being unkind, they find out on the course within 4-5 days.
The BA which is the real BA [to put it simply] is Eurofleet LHR and WW LHR and WW LGW.
EOG crews have been transfering up to LHR Eurofleet and it was taking 5 years on average, however the flow rate has increased to 3-4 years...2000/2001 EOG crews have been coming up.
However, CityFlyer crews have not been given this and rumour has it they won`t be.
EuroLGW crews at present can only transfer to EuroLHR. From there you can transfer to WW LHR/WW LGW. WW LGW is seen "similar" to Euro LHR as monthly pay is similar or sometimes slightly less hence why both bases have recuited and they don`t set min. times to have worked for the company as cc
As for how long to transfer?.....how long is a piece of string?
Unfortuately, to be blunt you have just started at BA and there are crew who have been there a fair bit of time who move before you. Its could be sometime before you move to WW LGW.
To answer a few questions here.
Eurofleet LGW was the once EOG. Eurofleet LGW is seen as a subsidary company within BA and therefore carries different terms and conditions and pay. When CityFlyer was taken over the name changed to Eurofleet LGW.
To those that know I am not being unkind, they find out on the course within 4-5 days.
The BA which is the real BA [to put it simply] is Eurofleet LHR and WW LHR and WW LGW.
EOG crews have been transfering up to LHR Eurofleet and it was taking 5 years on average, however the flow rate has increased to 3-4 years...2000/2001 EOG crews have been coming up.
However, CityFlyer crews have not been given this and rumour has it they won`t be.
EuroLGW crews at present can only transfer to EuroLHR. From there you can transfer to WW LHR/WW LGW. WW LGW is seen "similar" to Euro LHR as monthly pay is similar or sometimes slightly less hence why both bases have recuited and they don`t set min. times to have worked for the company as cc
As for how long to transfer?.....how long is a piece of string?
Unfortuately, to be blunt you have just started at BA and there are crew who have been there a fair bit of time who move before you. Its could be sometime before you move to WW LGW.
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From what I can gather from reading the forum, if you are successful after your interview you hear quite quickly by phone. I had an interview 2nd week of december, phoned on the 23rd to find out state of play and they said they hadn't had the decision on my application back yet but I should hear either way sooner rather than later. Well I still haven't heard a thing so I figure that is bad news
Can anyone tell me their experience regarding this. Thanx
Can anyone tell me their experience regarding this. Thanx
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GCSE Maths!!!
Can anyone tell me whether BA will accept an application if you are undertaking your exam.
I have GCSEs and two A levels, but unfortunately got a D grade in maths.
I see from the online registration it will not let you proceed if you dont have maths.
But just wandering as I know they used to let you have twelve months or whatever to pass your languages.
Anyone have a recruitment or contact number to call them or write to them.
Thanks guys.
I have GCSEs and two A levels, but unfortunately got a D grade in maths.
I see from the online registration it will not let you proceed if you dont have maths.
But just wandering as I know they used to let you have twelve months or whatever to pass your languages.
Anyone have a recruitment or contact number to call them or write to them.
Thanks guys.
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Is anyone else who has been offered position at SH LGW a bit worried? Reading the 'Rumours & News' pprune forum, apparantly it isn't a nice place to be at the moment!!
With alot of staff leaving, there doesn't seem much hope that my fleet will be changed to either LHR or LH LGW!!
It has been my dream to work for BA mainline, however I have left a stable permanent contract in the hope that I will be happy at BA. I also intend on commuting, due to family circumstances but there has been a vast reduction in nightstops and allowances at LGW so I don't think thats going to go my way either!!
I would appreciate anyones comments about this, as I am quite concerned and worried after reading the post!
Also if anyone knows any details of where the 23 Feb SH LGW course is, post it. Have been sent info by BA but there is no mention of course! It would be a help if anyone knew of somewhere to stay for the duration of the course and a list of B&B's at LGW, which are crew friendly.
Thanks guys, hope all goes well for all other new crew.
With alot of staff leaving, there doesn't seem much hope that my fleet will be changed to either LHR or LH LGW!!
It has been my dream to work for BA mainline, however I have left a stable permanent contract in the hope that I will be happy at BA. I also intend on commuting, due to family circumstances but there has been a vast reduction in nightstops and allowances at LGW so I don't think thats going to go my way either!!
I would appreciate anyones comments about this, as I am quite concerned and worried after reading the post!
Also if anyone knows any details of where the 23 Feb SH LGW course is, post it. Have been sent info by BA but there is no mention of course! It would be a help if anyone knew of somewhere to stay for the duration of the course and a list of B&B's at LGW, which are crew friendly.
Thanks guys, hope all goes well for all other new crew.
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Eurofleet LGW isn`t Main Line. Allowances are paid is hourly rate in the region of arround £2.00 p/h. Max number of days trip is 4.
Days off per month around 8. Rosters work by crew bidding system, so you can ask for trips.
Hopefully this helps, but I have never been based LGW and its what transfering crews have told me.
Days off per month around 8. Rosters work by crew bidding system, so you can ask for trips.
Hopefully this helps, but I have never been based LGW and its what transfering crews have told me.
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Hi everyone,
It's me again!! Just popping in to say hi, and that I've started my SEP training, and will be doing my practicals tomorrow! Good luck to everyone else who is starting training courses. The trainers are fantastic, and really help you out, so there's no need to stress about anything! I've got full marks in all my tests so far, so if I can do it, ANYONE can do it!!
I got my uniform the other day, I feel so proud wearing it, and I think we have to start wearing it to training on Wednesday, so I can[t wait for that!
Anyway, just wanted to say a quick hi!!! Have an early start tomorrow!!!
It's me again!! Just popping in to say hi, and that I've started my SEP training, and will be doing my practicals tomorrow! Good luck to everyone else who is starting training courses. The trainers are fantastic, and really help you out, so there's no need to stress about anything!
I've got full marks in all my tests so far, so if I can do it, ANYONE can do it!!I got my uniform the other day, I feel so proud wearing it, and I think we have to start wearing it to training on Wednesday, so I can[t wait for that!
Anyway, just wanted to say a quick hi!!! Have an early start tomorrow!!!
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Hi
Im due to start training soon - based on LHR Eurofleet - and I have a few questions that Im hoping somebody out there can answer for me!....
How do the rosters work? Are they fixed ie 6 days on 3 days off?
Do you normally start on an early and finish on a late?
What aircraft are you trained on?
How much money can I expect to clear?
How many crew on each aircraft type?
well, think thats it for now - any help would be great!
Thanks!
Im due to start training soon - based on LHR Eurofleet - and I have a few questions that Im hoping somebody out there can answer for me!....
How do the rosters work? Are they fixed ie 6 days on 3 days off?
Do you normally start on an early and finish on a late?
What aircraft are you trained on?
How much money can I expect to clear?
How many crew on each aircraft type?
well, think thats it for now - any help would be great!
Thanks!
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Desparately seeking Accom in LHR for training course!!!
Can anyone give me any info on cheapish B&b's to stay at for duration of training course.
Or anybody who rents out rooms for short term periods?
Getting a bit worried now!
On 23 feb course for LGW Euro.
Thanks
Or anybody who rents out rooms for short term periods?
Getting a bit worried now!
On 23 feb course for LGW Euro.
Thanks
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BA Recruitment Phase 2
BA has re-opened interviews, and after a batch of interviews this last week, expects to do some more smaller recruitment events through the year.
I was originally called for interview in September, but due to personal reasons, I was unable to go. When I called up at the end of January, they were very accommodating about rescheduling me for Feb, and I had my interview last week. They explained that they are hiring small groups and keeping them in a pool for when training courses are scheduled later this year. They did indicate that the next few courses would likely be EF LGW. I had originally applied in Sept for LHR, and they said that for those people who had applied for a LHR vacancy who would find it difficult accepting LGW, they could 'wait' for a LHR course, but it might be several months.
I received a letter a few days ago informing me that I have been successful , but that there are no courses available yet, and that they will be in touch again when courses are scheduled.
If you are still thinking of applying, get your application in now as they will only have the vacancy re-opened for a few more days now!
Good Luck to all who apply. If anyone else is waiting for a course date, drop me a line and we'll keep in touch and share info!
Thanks!
I was originally called for interview in September, but due to personal reasons, I was unable to go. When I called up at the end of January, they were very accommodating about rescheduling me for Feb, and I had my interview last week. They explained that they are hiring small groups and keeping them in a pool for when training courses are scheduled later this year. They did indicate that the next few courses would likely be EF LGW. I had originally applied in Sept for LHR, and they said that for those people who had applied for a LHR vacancy who would find it difficult accepting LGW, they could 'wait' for a LHR course, but it might be several months.
I received a letter a few days ago informing me that I have been successful
, but that there are no courses available yet, and that they will be in touch again when courses are scheduled.If you are still thinking of applying, get your application in now as they will only have the vacancy re-opened for a few more days now!
Good Luck to all who apply. If anyone else is waiting for a course date, drop me a line and we'll keep in touch and share info!
Thanks!
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Accomodation LHR
House Share 10 mins from Heathrow Airport and Cranebank Training centre. £240.00. / calendar month inc. all bills except phone. Contact Warren on 02085131258 ( day ) or 01483 565959 ( eve. weekends ).
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Hi!
Here goes my first post..
I got my letter a few weeks ago saying I'd been successful
but no training courses scheduled yet.
Just wondered if anyone in the holding pool had heard anything yet or had any idea how long it might be til any courses, and for which fleet??
I'm due to start my training on a seasonal charter contract in 2weeks time as I'd already left my previous job before I heard anything from BA. Does anyone think this is a bad idea or if it would go against me when I here back from BA
Thanks in advance for any help!
Here goes my first post..
I got my letter a few weeks ago saying I'd been successful
but no training courses scheduled yet. Just wondered if anyone in the holding pool had heard anything yet or had any idea how long it might be til any courses, and for which fleet??
I'm due to start my training on a seasonal charter contract in 2weeks time as I'd already left my previous job before I heard anything from BA. Does anyone think this is a bad idea or if it would go against me when I here back from BA
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Hey Coogie,
They were calling people yesterday and today offering course dates. They have the courses planned for a the next few months. I was offered EF LHR on May 2nd or June 7th.
Sounds like they are working through the lists of everyone hired but in the holding pool.
Good luck, stay by your phone, let me know what you hear!
They were calling people yesterday and today offering course dates. They have the courses planned for a the next few months. I was offered EF LHR on May 2nd or June 7th.
Sounds like they are working through the lists of everyone hired but in the holding pool.
Good luck, stay by your phone, let me know what you hear!
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Hey, YYZ F/A, are you taking the job???
If you do, you'll no doubt have a few Aberdeen night-stops. Be sure to drop me a line at [email protected] or call me on +44 (0)7793 353864 and I'll catch up with ya.
Best of luck with the training! You've got my details if you need any info about the course etc!
Cheers,
Eddy
If you do, you'll no doubt have a few Aberdeen night-stops. Be sure to drop me a line at [email protected] or call me on +44 (0)7793 353864 and I'll catch up with ya.
Best of luck with the training! You've got my details if you need any info about the course etc!
Cheers,
Eddy
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Hi one and all!
Very happy as found out last week that I'll be starting my training for Eurofleet LHR on 3rd May! Would love to hear from anyone else who's on the same course.
A few questions tho - I haven't received any written confirmation yet and I'm a bit nervous handing in my notice to current employers without this - any advice???
Also, how far (commuting time) from LHR are crew allowed? I currently live approx 1.5 hrs from the airport but if possible would like to stay put, at least for the time being.
Am very excited!
Very happy as found out last week that I'll be starting my training for Eurofleet LHR on 3rd May! Would love to hear from anyone else who's on the same course.
A few questions tho - I haven't received any written confirmation yet and I'm a bit nervous handing in my notice to current employers without this - any advice???
Also, how far (commuting time) from LHR are crew allowed? I currently live approx 1.5 hrs from the airport but if possible would like to stay put, at least for the time being.
Am very excited!
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hiya,
Dont worry to much about written confirmation re training course. I completed mine in December and probably only received it a week before. If you are in any doubt ring recruitment as they are helpful and will reasure you that everything is okay.
As far as commuting I would stay put 1.5 hours seems great to me. I commute from the North East, and you will find that crew commute from all over Europe not just the Uk.
Anyway enjoy and will prob see you on the LHR-NCL shuttle in the summer.
M
Dont worry to much about written confirmation re training course. I completed mine in December and probably only received it a week before. If you are in any doubt ring recruitment as they are helpful and will reasure you that everything is okay.
As far as commuting I would stay put 1.5 hours seems great to me. I commute from the North East, and you will find that crew commute from all over Europe not just the Uk.
Anyway enjoy and will prob see you on the LHR-NCL shuttle in the summer.
M