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Old 19th Apr 2007, 12:54
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Thank you so much! Feel much better.

Thank you, such a nice possitive post, I have hope now. All the best to you
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Old 20th Apr 2007, 08:26
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Hey Guys!!!

Has anyone got an interview yet with BA for EF LHR? Heard a few people have!
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Old 21st Apr 2007, 15:21
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Hi Guys,

i got a job with BA, applied for LGW, unfortunately i got an e-mail a week ago from Recruitment stating that there were no more courses at LGW, they gave us a choice to transfer to EF LHR which i did, (hope i made the right choice) so i am just looking forward to getting my starting date.

I have never worked for an airline before, quite a few people have said that the training is very hard, could some of you tell me what exacly the training entails?

Thanks a lot
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Old 22nd Apr 2007, 03:16
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BA Training Courses

The training at BA is very good, the trainers are very professional, relaxed and patient. Also BA have excellent training facilities....,so you should not find it too difficult to do the training.....,especially as you have the motivation that several weeks down the track, you'll be 'spreading your wings' and travelling Europe and getting pretty well paid for it.

Working here is not always all a bed of roses, no large company is..., but I CAN tell you that BA is by far the best airline I have worked for (out of 5) and you will more than likely love the work and the opportunities to move fleets, progress etc....I love it still and I've been with them for 13 years!

Best of luck with your course and welcome!!

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Old 22nd Apr 2007, 11:51
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wingswest, thanks a lot for your info, i so want this job, i'll give my 101%, i think it's just change of career and starting new job so a bit nervous.

I am looking forward to get my two wings and fly with you all!!!!!!
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Old 24th Apr 2007, 10:32
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LGW on hold for LHREF

Hi everyone!

I also got that email last week and also answered that I wish to go to LHREF !!!.

But, waiting for further news is driving me crazy

If anyone receives any phone call or any email, pls let us now!.

By the way, I went for the lgw interviews on april the 10th, morning shift. Is there anybody else reading this forum that went that day for it?

Good luck for all of us!!!
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Old 24th Apr 2007, 18:39
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Tell me about it, I'm going insane, walking up the walls and all . I was on the 5th of April interview and I received the offer on Friday the 13th, no course date yet, no calls yet, no other e-mail saying they made a mistake and I should report to fly right away
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Old 24th Apr 2007, 20:00
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Hi All,

i got my congratulation e-mail on Friday 13th but had my interview in March. dont take this as certan, but i was told by somebody that they will start phoning ppl offering dates for LHR training from next week or the week after, this is only what i heard!!!! pls dont take it for granted

i am going insane myself i just want that phone call
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Old 24th Apr 2007, 20:37
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Hi
In reply to earlier question, I have got an interview for EF LHR this week. Am worrying about freezing and panicking on day duringthe interview! Any advice would be welcome.

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Old 25th Apr 2007, 09:55
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Applying for LHR EF - HELP!!

Hi guys,

I am in the process of applying for a position with BA, LHR EF and wsa hoping i could get some tips on the application process, what they look for in your application etc. I' d really appreciate te help, i've never worked for an airline before but have a degree and lots of people/service experience.

thanks so much, look forward to your response!
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Old 25th Apr 2007, 13:37
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Interview

Hey Guys,

Just wondering about BA interviews. I submitted my application on the 17th and my partner on the 19th. He got an interview date today yet I am still waiting a few of my friends are in the same boat!!! Does anyone know if this means a NO or is it that they just havent got to my application?????
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Old 25th Apr 2007, 14:06
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Also waiting to hear from BA

Hi Japanair
I also submitted my application on 17th and have heard nothing as yet. Fingers crossed eh!! When is your partner's assessment?
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Old 25th Apr 2007, 14:15
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Its sometime next week!!! he has to choose a date........getting so nervous now.....keep running to the internet every 2 minutes to see if they have replied. Dont know how they are responding doesnt seem to be any order to it!! Let me know if u get an answer!
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Old 25th Apr 2007, 14:19
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Hi Japanair
Yes, same here, keep checking my emails. Next week doesn't leave a lot of time to prepare for an assessment, scary!!
I'll let you know when I hear from them, best of luck.
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Old 25th Apr 2007, 17:35
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Capability Matrix

Can anyone tell me what capability matrix means??? Is it good???
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Old 25th Apr 2007, 17:51
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Hi
Capability matrix sounds the same as what we have at my current workplace, we call it a skills matrix, or sometimes a competency matrix. It has a list of skills required for the job, and at interview the interviewer scores you from say 1-5 on how you match the skills required. Then at the end all your scores are added up and compared against other candidates. Its meant to be a fair way of assessing people. Its used at my work for shortlisting and during interviews. Hope this helps.
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Old 25th Apr 2007, 18:01
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Hi capricorn1

What you said is most probably true, but I do not believe BA compares the skills of one candidate with the skills of another. If you reach the level that's required, you're in.

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It says this at the end of my application it has just appeared now. its also on my partners application and he got an interview but I`m still waiting
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Old 25th Apr 2007, 21:01
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I would guess they have started looking at your application against the matrix. I haven't got it on my application yet, it looks the same as when I submitted it. I hope we will hear tomorrow, I'm getting impatient!
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There seems to be some response on the lack of transfers from SFG to LHR.

FOr those of you who have expressed your disdain at this, here is a little ditty of which you may now be aware....

As many of you are by now aware, British Airways are recruiting internally and externally in to EF LHR.

BASSA believes that YOU should have been offered an opportunity for some of you to have the ability to transfer to this base if you so wished, within the opportunities and choice framework that has been agreed by BOTH BASSA and British Airways.

As BA and BASSA have had NO meetings on manpower moves since November 06 (see BASSA news article BA and BASSA meetings), this appears a classic “smash and grab” situation, where some of the managers are blatantly ignoring the agreement whilst no meetings are held.

There seems to be a few managers within BA, who are still hell bent on confrontation, despite both sides agreed approach to have better working relationships.

We have asked to have an emergency manpower meeting, as the ballot has now closed and cannot be used as a convenient obstruction to hold talks.

We will, as ever, keep you fully informed via BASSA news.

I have chosen to post this here as it is also posted on other non-union(BA) forums.

One question for the crew member at LGW with the forum name SX-------?

You claim to have worked at SFG for 3 years in several of your threads. Can you please clarify HOW you managed to work at SFG before it was even setup(It will only be 1 year old in October 2007). It has had me confused for quite sometime. My understanding is that you may have been Gatwick based at EOG prior to SFG being started am I wrong in my assumption?
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