British Airways - Wannabees & Recruitment II
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Baboi,
Unfortunately even if BA wanted to they cannot offer the temps LHR WW permanent as this would contravene the agreements between the TU and BA.
There can be no direct recruitment into LHR WW end of. Hence the temp contracts. Yes it would save the company money and yes it would make sense but this is BA we are talking about and neither sense nor logic will ever come into the equation.
To be quite honest I think they will be offered LHR SH and then be given the chance to transfer like everyone else. I doubt that they will be offered SFG as MG has said they will NEVER transfer temps to SFG as it has caused more problems than solutions.
SB
Unfortunately even if BA wanted to they cannot offer the temps LHR WW permanent as this would contravene the agreements between the TU and BA.
There can be no direct recruitment into LHR WW end of. Hence the temp contracts. Yes it would save the company money and yes it would make sense but this is BA we are talking about and neither sense nor logic will ever come into the equation.
To be quite honest I think they will be offered LHR SH and then be given the chance to transfer like everyone else. I doubt that they will be offered SFG as MG has said they will NEVER transfer temps to SFG as it has caused more problems than solutions.
SB
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I never said the temps will be offered permanent contracts at LHR WW as this would conflict the current agreement. But, LHR EF for definite as there is no agreement that mentions anything about this and LGW SF is not part of the NSP. Recruitment has been done straight into LHR EF as late as this year even that BA said they wouldn't recruit to LHR any more. See what happened...
And, they also stated last year when they recruited temporary crew for LHR WW that it was a six month contract. Most, if not each and every single one, of them were offered LGW SF.
As for getting my facts straight, I have my source. Perhaps she's wrong. Perhaps she's right. Only time will tell!
And, they also stated last year when they recruited temporary crew for LHR WW that it was a six month contract. Most, if not each and every single one, of them were offered LGW SF.
As for getting my facts straight, I have my source. Perhaps she's wrong. Perhaps she's right. Only time will tell!
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SuperBoy,
if you read my reply to you concerning these new WW LHR temporary crew a few weeks ago, you would have a better understanding of the situation regarding the REDEPLOYED REGIONAL GROUNDSTAFF (note: NOT, i repeat, NOT the newcommers to the company) and my point of view, as a result, on it.
i refer you back to my earlier posting on this thread: number 260 (page 13).
if you read my reply to you concerning these new WW LHR temporary crew a few weeks ago, you would have a better understanding of the situation regarding the REDEPLOYED REGIONAL GROUNDSTAFF (note: NOT, i repeat, NOT the newcommers to the company) and my point of view, as a result, on it.
i refer you back to my earlier posting on this thread: number 260 (page 13).
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In the past there have been instances where redeployed staff have been given permanent positions at WW LHR. The closure of BFS base springs to mind.
When the GLA call centre was shut down, they were offered WW LGW with 2 free GLA-LGW return per month so they could commute.
This is unchartered water for BA. Now that WW LGW doesn't exist, anything can happen. From a moral point of view, the company does need to look after the re-deployed staff. WW LHR seems to be a logical choice as it will mean that re-deployed staff from outstations can commute and therefore reduce the disruption to their lives.
The company CAN bypass transfer lists in situations like this. It has been done before.
When the GLA call centre was shut down, they were offered WW LGW with 2 free GLA-LGW return per month so they could commute.
This is unchartered water for BA. Now that WW LGW doesn't exist, anything can happen. From a moral point of view, the company does need to look after the re-deployed staff. WW LHR seems to be a logical choice as it will mean that re-deployed staff from outstations can commute and therefore reduce the disruption to their lives.
The company CAN bypass transfer lists in situations like this. It has been done before.
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Training Question.
Hey guys ,
Would like to know how many weeks is the training at LHR for
Gatwick Fleet Crew? and is there anyone starting the 12th November ?
Got my Uniform fitting tomorrow, still trying to workout where the place is
as it does look miles away from airport. Thinks it's best to catch a taxi there.
Also once I'm online how much does the train cost from Victoria for a month including the Airline Discount ?
Many Thanks !!
Would like to know how many weeks is the training at LHR for
Gatwick Fleet Crew? and is there anyone starting the 12th November ?
Got my Uniform fitting tomorrow, still trying to workout where the place is
as it does look miles away from airport. Thinks it's best to catch a taxi there.
Also once I'm online how much does the train cost from Victoria for a month including the Airline Discount ?
Many Thanks !!
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You go to LHR for the end of week 3 (wed-fri)....off sat/sun then at LHR back for the entire following week mon-fri.
Oh and ref the above discussion....LGWSF IS in the NSP! As of October 2006!
Oh and ref the above discussion....LGWSF IS in the NSP! As of October 2006!
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WW Temps
Hey BA Boi
My Post was referring to post 379 regarding "it was stressed" to all temps that nothing would be offered.
Love reading insiders views and galley fm.
Que Sera Sera
My Post was referring to post 379 regarding "it was stressed" to all temps that nothing would be offered.
Love reading insiders views and galley fm.
Que Sera Sera
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Ba Lgw Commuting
Hi Everyone,
I'm really intersted in applying for BA LGW, just wondered if there are
any Gatwick crew that commute from Manchester?
Wasn't sure if commuting from Manchester was possible on the
Gatwick rosters!!!!
Any information would be appreciated,
David
I'm really intersted in applying for BA LGW, just wondered if there are
any Gatwick crew that commute from Manchester?
Wasn't sure if commuting from Manchester was possible on the
Gatwick rosters!!!!
Any information would be appreciated,
David
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Ef Holding Pool
My fellow swimmers, has anyone else been called with a course date yet? Dawn have you been called yet?
Do you think this new recruitment for LGW is making it worse for us to ever get courses as they'll be busy training them?
Do you think this new recruitment for LGW is making it worse for us to ever get courses as they'll be busy training them?
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David, it is possible to commute from manchester, but you need to remember you dont get concessions until 6 months .
For eveyone else their is 12 - 15 new entrant courses for LGW so will be a matter of time. The recruitment drive for LGW is still ongoing.
For eveyone else their is 12 - 15 new entrant courses for LGW so will be a matter of time. The recruitment drive for LGW is still ongoing.
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Hi Missdoo - Re LHREF hold pool
EXCELLENT NEWS!!!! THE BALL HAS STARTED ROLLING FOR HOLD POOL !!!Finally I got my course date!!!! 21JAN08
I'm really excited and i just hope that all of you still waiting get your call soon.
I will keep my fingers crossed..... In the meantime...
PLEASE STAY POSITIVE
DAWN
I'm really excited and i just hope that all of you still waiting get your call soon.
I will keep my fingers crossed..... In the meantime...
PLEASE STAY POSITIVE
DAWN
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It's interesting to see that BA are looking for Gatwick Fleet crew as
GB Airways will be out the mix soon ? it's a good thing for the GB Airways crew who still want to be part of the BA Brand. ( Sorry just swolled my Insight Manuel).
Did my Uniform fitting today, was in a panic in the morning waiting for bus number 2 or 200 at North Terminal and watching the Number 10 come and go, So I caught a Taxi £10,50 and then on the way back to airport the Number 10 was on the same route and is £1.50
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Oh another Question they put your Uniform in a huge box, do they mind if you bring a suitcase with you to pick up your Uniform during the course?
really don't want to carry a huge box on the train !!
Sorry also do the hotels give Airline Discount around the training centre ?
Cheers
Dawn when was your Interview? Have a few friends not on PPRUNE, who would love some info , thanks
GB Airways will be out the mix soon ? it's a good thing for the GB Airways crew who still want to be part of the BA Brand. ( Sorry just swolled my Insight Manuel).
Did my Uniform fitting today, was in a panic in the morning waiting for bus number 2 or 200 at North Terminal and watching the Number 10 come and go, So I caught a Taxi £10,50 and then on the way back to airport the Number 10 was on the same route and is £1.50
...Oh another Question they put your Uniform in a huge box, do they mind if you bring a suitcase with you to pick up your Uniform during the course?
really don't want to carry a huge box on the train !!
Sorry also do the hotels give Airline Discount around the training centre ?
Cheers
Dawn when was your Interview? Have a few friends not on PPRUNE, who would love some info , thanks
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Hi Flower Duet
I believe that BA are now calling the "Internal Hold Pool" and I am BA re-deployed staff. I presume they will start calling the "External Hold Pool" when they are through with "Internals", it would make sense.
I wish your friends the best of luck and hope they don't have to wait long for their call.
DAWN
I wish your friends the best of luck and hope they don't have to wait long for their call.
DAWN
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Congratulation's !!
Cheers Hun for the Info, oops just sent my friend a text before your reply !!Oh well at least the ball is rolling and Congratulation's on getting a course date (BIG THUMB'S UP).
