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I don't think you'll nessecarily be too old at all. Airlines are becomming a lot more flexible these days than they used to be.
As for the certificates - even if they do require copies, you can obtain them from the State Examinations Commission (just google for the link).
As for the certificates - even if they do require copies, you can obtain them from the State Examinations Commission (just google for the link).
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Irisheyes,
Definately apply to BA. I got in at 35 and a friend of mine is 47 and just got into BA.
They are not asking for school certificates either, life experience is more important to them.
Definately apply to BA. I got in at 35 and a friend of mine is 47 and just got into BA.
They are not asking for school certificates either, life experience is more important to them.
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r3please - is that right, BA don't ask for school certificates any more? I used to be on ef lhr and then I left to come to Australia. Who knows what'll happen in the future but if I ever did come back to the UK, I'd consider going back to BA and I don't have my certificates any more, so that was a worry for me.
Irisheyes - like everyone else says, don't worry about the age, my friend was 43 when she was on the training course.
Irisheyes - like everyone else says, don't worry about the age, my friend was 43 when she was on the training course.
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Hi all. Have been away for a while and also have had no internet at home for a bit, so have not been contributing.
Just got a letter from Amicus (CC89) saying that
72% of members voted to accept the new LGW FLEET memorandum of agreement.
9% in favour of rejection.
19% indicating transfer to WWLHR (an option only open to WWLGW crew)
This means they will now negotiate under the new LGW forum which IS in the NSP, but at the moment does not have transfer agreements that the other fleets do (so at the moment transfer to LHR is still under the old agreement).
However Brain Boyd assured me last time I talked to him that this was top of the agenda once the LGW Fleet is all sorted.
By the way I have a fully furnished.two bedroom, two bathrom flat up for rent in Crawley 10 mins from the train station if anyone is interested.
Cheers all.
Just got a letter from Amicus (CC89) saying that
72% of members voted to accept the new LGW FLEET memorandum of agreement.
9% in favour of rejection.
19% indicating transfer to WWLHR (an option only open to WWLGW crew)
This means they will now negotiate under the new LGW forum which IS in the NSP, but at the moment does not have transfer agreements that the other fleets do (so at the moment transfer to LHR is still under the old agreement).
However Brain Boyd assured me last time I talked to him that this was top of the agenda once the LGW Fleet is all sorted.
By the way I have a fully furnished.two bedroom, two bathrom flat up for rent in Crawley 10 mins from the train station if anyone is interested.
Cheers all.
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Welcome all to those who are joining EF LGW , look forward to flying with you all !! Just also wanted to say that to the last posting that Bassa Members have to still be balloted so watch this space !
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Originally Posted by irisheyes
Hi guys, im 33 yrs of age and thinking of applying to BA but im worried i may be too old.
My Mum applied and got in at 48 and spent the rest of her flying time until she was 55 flying on Concorde, age is no barrier!
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Originally Posted by r3please
Irisheyes,
Definately apply to BA. I got in at 35 and a friend of mine is 47 and just got into BA.
They are not asking for school certificates either, life experience is more important to them.
Definately apply to BA. I got in at 35 and a friend of mine is 47 and just got into BA.
They are not asking for school certificates either, life experience is more important to them.
**********YES THEY DO ASK FOR CERTIFICATES I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN REFUSED FOR INTERVIEW B COS OF NOT HAVING CERTIFICATES AND I WORK FOR BA GROUND STAFF AND EVEN I HAD TO SHOW MY CERTIFICATES FOR INTERVIEW FOR AIR CABIN CREW***************
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my interview was in 2003 and they did ask to take copies of all my certificates, from GCSE's Alevels to Degree. I would suggest you take at least a copy with you
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Guys, The Question of Certificates keeps coming up and a misunderstanding of the position on this is probably stopping people applying. The Job Spec. on BARecruitment specifies, last time I read it, a requirement to be educated to GCSE level in Maths and English. If you then tell BA you have qualifications they will demand the certificates be produced and you will be refused employment otherwise. If you were educated to those standards but did not take the exam you will not have the certificates and therefore cannot produce them. You can still apply and tell them you were educated to those standards but did not take the exams.If you pass the interview you get the job. Understand the subtlety of how the BA requirements have changed in this regard and draw comfort from it. They used to require a pass at GCSE level in Maths and English and therefore automatically require certificates. Now they merely require you be educated to that standard. Get applying and good luck!
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Thanks for clarifying this whole thing, pinkaroo!!
Things have definitely changed in the last few years!! Now it might only be a matter of reading the "small print" carefully on the app. form to find all the answers
Thank you
Things have definitely changed in the last few years!! Now it might only be a matter of reading the "small print" carefully on the app. form to find all the answers
Thank you
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Hi all,
I don't want to sound contrary, and this may not be the norm, but when I had my interview on 11th May there wasn't any mention of exam certificates. I wondered if it was to do with my age, I'm 45 (albeit a young 45
) and the fact that I had quite a few years of customer service behind me and had also taken numerous courses over the years? Just as well cos my certificates could be just about anywhere on this planet! I haven't seen them for donkeys.
Also, I think they took one look at my very old and dogged-eared National Insurance Card and Driving Licence and thought that they probably didn't issue certificates in my day
But seriously, could it be that they only ask applicants who are in the younger age bracket?
I don't want to sound contrary, and this may not be the norm, but when I had my interview on 11th May there wasn't any mention of exam certificates. I wondered if it was to do with my age, I'm 45 (albeit a young 45
) and the fact that I had quite a few years of customer service behind me and had also taken numerous courses over the years? Just as well cos my certificates could be just about anywhere on this planet! I haven't seen them for donkeys.Also, I think they took one look at my very old and dogged-eared National Insurance Card and Driving Licence and thought that they probably didn't issue certificates in my day
But seriously, could it be that they only ask applicants who are in the younger age bracket?
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Hi everyone,
I have my assessment day coming up and have been doing some research in preparation, could anybody provide me with some pointers into BA's ground services and products? their webside does not appear to have much info about that... or am I going blind? is for example the London Eye one of them? I feel like an airhead
Also, for anybody in the know and personal views are also welcome, what does the inclusion of LGW fleet into the NSP mean in terms of pay for the crew?
All input is welcome and appriciated
I have my assessment day coming up and have been doing some research in preparation, could anybody provide me with some pointers into BA's ground services and products? their webside does not appear to have much info about that... or am I going blind? is for example the London Eye one of them? I feel like an airhead
Also, for anybody in the know and personal views are also welcome, what does the inclusion of LGW fleet into the NSP mean in terms of pay for the crew?
All input is welcome and appriciated