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Originally Posted by YONGE
Hi Flybywire
Im existing BA Staff in CBA. Just noticed LGW recruitment has closed. Do you think it will be reopening again at any time in the near future. Appreciate any advice!
Im existing BA Staff in CBA. Just noticed LGW recruitment has closed. Do you think it will be reopening again at any time in the near future. Appreciate any advice!
Yes you're correct indeed, the recruitment for EF LGW has closed. However, I would keep an eye on ejobscan as I would think they are going to recruit for SF LFW sooner or later. As for what I have seen all courses up to november included seem to have been filled already, however I have heard they are planning to have courses till the end of february.
This is the first massive recruitment for BA in a very long time, and since it has overwhelmed even those people who were prepared for it we have to allow a bit of "backlong" in the system, I am sure that as soon things start going smoothly again everything will be clearer for all of us!
As for the person who asked about money at LGW eurofleet, I would say that for a New Entrant 1200 a month could be a good start. It really depends on how well you bid, and on the kind of flights you do. Usually I suggest to bid for ANY trip of two days or longer, without specifying the kind of night-stop you want. Also I would refrain putting any other bids in (like days off, or "avoid" bids) to give your preference the whole 200 points.
We really have lots of 2day-6sector trips, and it's more likely for you to get trips rather than there&backs with this kind of bid.
I hope this can help you, however do not panic if it seems like Japanese at first, as you'll get trained on how to use Carmen during your Customer Service Training.
Happy flying everybody (I am sooooo envious...
)FBW
PS: guys please when you come to do your training course please be punctual every day and PLEASE...take in as much information during the class as possible. It will really help you pass the tests.... I cannot stress enough how important it is to be well rested for the lessons and very attentive during any class, be it medical or customer service. You'll need to be fresh especially for SEP as it's really intense and there's an awful lot to take in. They are really strict as well as if you can't do things properly in a simulation there's no way you can save your backside in an emergency. So please, remember it only lasts for 5 weeks so give your 101% during that time. I promise you you'll have lots of time to party afterwards
It really hurts me when I see people failing and even having their contracts terminated because they failed the exams.
I don't want to scare you but just tell you the facts.....if you are attentive and follow the instructions of your trainers I am sure you'll have no problems!!!
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It looks like they have suspended it for a little while (overwhelming demand and backlog I suppose) however keep checking their recruitment site if you're interested as I am sure it will start again at some point.
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Thanks Flybywire
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Thanks for that, I'll keep checking ejobscan. I'd rather wait to see what happens with the single fleet, salary etc as I will be commuting.
Appreciate the help!!
Y x
Thanks for that, I'll keep checking ejobscan. I'd rather wait to see what happens with the single fleet, salary etc as I will be commuting.
Appreciate the help!!
Y x
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BA leave
My girlfriend is starting with BA Gatwick on 2 October. Does anyone know what BAs conditions are regarding holidays and bidding for them. The reason I am asking is unfortunately we booked a holiday to South Africa in April for January 2007 for 3 weeks. Any chance she will be able to get this? Thanks
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Originally Posted by AlanJM
My girlfriend is starting with BA Gatwick on 2 October. Does anyone know what BAs conditions are regarding holidays and bidding for them. The reason I am asking is unfortunately we booked a holiday to South Africa in April for January 2007 for 3 weeks. Any chance she will be able to get this? Thanks
Bidding for holidays will be explained to your girlfriend during her course. However, when she starts she won't be able to bid for winter '06 as the bidding season has just closed!!
The good news is they will try to accomodate her leave anyway (I remember they did it with me and they do it with all New Entrants if operationally possible).
The bad news is that since she joined in october her normal leave will be pro-rated. Normal entitlement is 28 days provided the employment starts on the 1st of April, so she'll only be entitled about 14 days.
She can try to request to add two days off to the end of it (making the total about 16 days) but they can refuse that as our contract says we can ask to wrap 2 days off only at the time when we bid for our leave.
That also means that if she takes all the leave she's entitled to in one go she won't have any more days until the end of March 2007.
I hope this helps - although probaly it's not what you were expecting to hear!
Good luck
FBW
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Thanks for the speedy reply, do you think she should email BA now? Or let them know a
Thanks for the speedy reply, do you think she should email BA now and request it? Or let them know when she begins training, or only when she begins flying? Thanks
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Originally Posted by AlanJM
Thanks for the speedy reply, do you think she should email BA now and request it? Or let them know when she begins training, or only when she begins flying? Thanks
The Scheduling Manager always visits the new entrant courses once within the first two weeks, so she'll be able to talk to him personally.
One thing worth mentioning, our leave agreement is quite good, provided there's one slot of leave available I can call them today and have a leave day tomorrow, irrespectively of the kind of duty I have. This is only valid for LGW contract.
For longer periods, to avoid long roster disruptions and to make sure the leave is available for the entire time, it's best to book it through Voice before the Scheduling department starts building that month's roster. Usually 2 months before, so for january the latest she should book it is the beginning of november.
I know it sounds confusing, but I promise you it is not. She'll be given the Memorandum of Agreements which clearly explains what I have said at the beginning of her course.
Good luck and have a nice holiday!
FBW
PS: seven days leave are intended seven consecutive days, including sat&sun....very different from how offices work where you can take mon-fri and have sat&sun off anyway
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6-Month Contracts
Hi all, I’ve just discovered this web site. I’m currently working on the 6-month contract at LHR for WW, and am being transferred to LGW, when my 6 months are up.
I have to say I was a little worried about going to LGW i.e. lack of money night stops etc, but I can honestly say I’m really looking forward to it now….
Hope to see some of you guys online soon
Take care,
Moo moo
I have to say I was a little worried about going to LGW i.e. lack of money night stops etc, but I can honestly say I’m really looking forward to it now….
Hope to see some of you guys online soon
Take care,
Moo moo
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Hey Moo Moo!!
You'll have a good laugh on the new fleet. There has been a mass in flux of new crew. When you begin to operate the long haul flights, they will be looking to you for your 6 months experience on the 777.
I am one of the worldwide crew going to LHR, but not until Feb, so will most likely see you around Jubilee House.
You'll have a good laugh on the new fleet. There has been a mass in flux of new crew. When you begin to operate the long haul flights, they will be looking to you for your 6 months experience on the 777.
I am one of the worldwide crew going to LHR, but not until Feb, so will most likely see you around Jubilee House.
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Breakfast Allowance for Gatwick Fleet
Hi All,
Well it seems that BA are trying to strip us at Gatwick once again! Have just heard that there will be NO breakfast provided down route on long haul routes out of LGW. NO meal voucher and nothing in lieu!!!
Notices are going around the base but we need everyone to write to the unions and company voicing your oppinions! We really do need to stick together on this one, especially you new guys coming online!
Fingers crossed.
T xx
Well it seems that BA are trying to strip us at Gatwick once again! Have just heard that there will be NO breakfast provided down route on long haul routes out of LGW. NO meal voucher and nothing in lieu!!!
Notices are going around the base but we need everyone to write to the unions and company voicing your oppinions! We really do need to stick together on this one, especially you new guys coming online!
Fingers crossed.
T xx
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Just like fbw i understand the talks are still ongoing.
Speaking to both unions recently, it seems there is still the major issue of where the gatwick fleet would fit into the NSP seniority list. I still think that we should go in where we belong and fit in with our original DOJ.
More importantly at the moment is the fact that the company want to not give us bed and breakfast at our longhaul destinations. I urge you all to write to your union immediately and tell them exactly how you feel about this situation, not to out words into your mouth, but it stinks to high heaven
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Well aparently according to the MOA, they've finally got a date to talk about Gatwick/Single/One fleet (or whatever we're called) joining the NSP!! Whether it will be resolved on that day is a different story all together!!!
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tuismile,
although I haven't read it cover to cover, can you point me to the page in the MOA that mentions this.
yd