Congratulations to everyone for gettin into the worlds fav. I start my course on 15/12/03 and cant wait for it. Finally my dream for working for a national airline will be realised.

According to GoldenRunway "hope all of the new comers get into LHR for many reasons". Why is this so? Please explain if its possible coz im just curious and have got lots of questions.

But if there are anyone out there whos starting on 15/12/03 pls reply to me too cos it wld be good to chat b4 we start. By the ways ive not received any packs and i too need to give my current employer some form of notice. Ill call them on wed just to query. Dont want to seem to be hassling them tho.

Take care all of you and hopefully will be able to go thorugh the course with not much problems.

I strongly believe in the motto for the course......."Dont ask much questions go home early".

Speak to you soon n ill post a msg on here if IU get an answer from BA personnel dept regarding the offer letter.

Laters
:D

Hi to all,

Congratulations to everyone, I'm starting on December 1st and I don't have absolutely nothing, not even accommodation, I'm also scared but I think is pretty normal, I'm leaving Portugal, a small airline to go to what I consider the best airline in the world, so it does worth the effort, if anyone knows something about accommodation please let me know.
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Best regards,

Pedro

Can anyone answer a quick question about the training :

SWIMMING
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I am a good swimmer, but I was wondering whether the swimming/life raft thing has to be done fully clothed or in normal sorta shorts and t-shirt.

Thanks!

Thanks for the words of support everyone! :)

I've just got a few little questions:

1. How do you go about doing the security check? Does that come in the package? It says that you can't commence employment until it is done, so can I do it here from Australia???

2. If the package hasn't arrived before I start training, how do I get into Cranebank without some proof that I'm supposed to be there? Would my interview letter be ok? Or would my name be on a list?

That's all for now!! Thanks everybody! :)

Hi Sarah

The security check is done in the form of a "questionnaire", if you will. You fill it in and return it to BA. It takes about 6 weeks to process but I'm sure you'll be allowed to start training before it's finished.......

That form will arrive with your letter of appointment.

As for getting in to The Rivers / Cranebank, I don't think that would be a problem either. The bus driver that took me to the offices didn't look at my letter and I am sure that the people on the front desk will be able to confirm that you're meant to be there!

well its gone! finally finished my form so its fingers crossed time!

one question tho - used to work for ba a few years ago on the ground, think my recors is A1, do you think this will go against me (working for them that is)

Also if i end up sh, is it feasible to commute form manchester i f i have somewhere to stay in lhr should i need too

cheers

g

Hi GPS

I had a bit of a talk with the recruitment people at BA about commuting - me from Aberdeen.

They suggested that on Short-haul, commuting isn't really a good option. This being because the number of long trips is quite limited and that a lot of the Euro flights leave early on in the morning.

Do you have somewhere to stay during training? If not, I could suggest www.mminn.net. They have given me a great long-stay rate for a 6 week stay. It's about a 20 minute walk to Hatton Cross where the bus to the training office leaves from.

If you're looking for a house/flat share when/if you finally move to London full-time, let me know.

When do you start training?

hi eddy

thanx for the fast response!!

only just sent my application form off today, but thanx for the vote of confidence ;-)

ba
 

hi guys!

Well done on you all gettin in and deciding to join. Took the AvMed exams today, got one question wrong so thats a pass! sep to go!!

Now with the disclosure scotland form. I'm in my third week and sent it off 16 oct and still havent had it returned, infact when i called disclosure scotland today they have no trace of it ever being recieved! Oh dear! No airside pass for me for another 8 weeks then!!! :(

Dont worry if the pack doesnt come, they will sort something out and all will be cool!

Going to the embassy 2m morning for a visa so that's the next hurrdle! Anyone looking to house share or that in LGW give me a shout and i'll send you ma number!

kempus

There are many BA crew still waiting for internal transfer to LGW long haul. There is frustration that new entrants are leapfrogging internal moves. Not your fault, but nevertheless an unresolved issue. LGW short haul, whilst much fun, has lesser terms and conditions to all other fleets.

Remember though, the only dumb question is the one you don’t ask.

Swimming togs and t-shirt.

You cannot fly without disclosure cert. You can be trained.

People commute to short haul LHR from all over the world. The hardest commuter routes are MAN, GLA, EDI, and NCE. Too many commuters, all with huge seniority. There are many B&B's for overnight stays if on earlies. Mid afternoon flights easier. Set off early and you'll be Ok. Has to be better than the M25!

Welcome to LHR, the golden runways.

Hi everyone! :)

Was just looking around for rental properties, and if there's anyone interested in sharing a place around the Acton/Ealing areas, give me a PM!

Kempus, where's your Visa for????

Thanks,

silly question- but just making sure!

i know @ lgw lh we will be trained on 747 & 777.

what are they aricarft types that you are trained for on lhr-euro?

was told but cant memba- thanks....

p.s ANY BA crew out there on lhr euro?
wots the best trips goin from lhr?

take care

Hi mate,

Would imagine the Eurofleet at LHR will be A319, A320 and 757-200. I imagine also that you MIGHT get some training on the 767-300 as I think these are occasionally used in to Frankfurt, Milan and a few other Euro destinations.

Bulk of training though, would be the Airbuses.

US visa required for long haul. Yellow fever jab req too, for africa etc.

Main fleet is Airbus 319/20, 757, and 767. Unlikely, though possible, that you'll get 737 instead of 767.

Depends what you like. MAD/LCA/BCN/LYS. FCO is always good, best food/shopping/culture/people. ARN was good until moved hotel. Some trips earn more money, some better culture etc. The best trips are the ones with the best crews. Doesn't matter where you are then. 767 covers occasional Worldwide shortages, NAS/DAR/EBB/ACC/TLV and QRS(standby).

elo again,

have also applied to bacx at manchester - anyone bacx crew?

Whats the take home pay like etc

cheers

gav

golden runway-

thanks for all your info there- much appreciated!! :D

hey guys-

got my contract/info packs/criminal disc all thro 2day! yeehha

filled most of it in now- will post in morning 2 get the ball rolling-
hope your all doin good!
Alan.:p

OH MY GOD i got an interview!!!!!!

totally unexpected, any hints or tips ppplllleeeeaaaasssseeeee

interview tips!!
 

hi there i went for interview yesterday.

started with 2/1 interview usual ? they wanted lots of specific examples of dealing with different situations/people. what do u know about ba / how do u think they are doing as a company etc..... that lasts about 30 mins, and i found that the hardest part coz its hard to think of specific examples there and then under pressure so have a think beforehand!!

Then there was a presentation for about 40 mins which explains more about the position/training/roster etc....

After that its the group exersize which is nothing to worry about and I actually really enjoyed it basically it was just discussing and making desicions within the group.

Haven't heard anything as yet but I know i gave it my best shot and was completly myself. The whole interview took about 3 hours and I met some lovely people out of it! good luck! :ok:

BA Bases/Fleets
 

This goes out to all of you who have just been offered a job with BA or are mid-training with the airline!

Do any of you yet know which fleet you're going to be working on?

Heathrow Long / Heathrow Short / Gatwick Long / Gatwick Short

Thanks