British Airways - Wannabees & Recruitment II
 

Duration of Training Course For Cabin Crew
 

Good Morning All.

I hope someone may be able to answer my question who has trained recently as cabin crew at LGW.
I know the total training is 5 weeks and I know some time is spent at LHR. I am trying to sort out accomodation at LGW during my training and was wondering if it is the first 2 weeks at LGW then a week at LHR then back to LGW for the last 3 weeks.

Maybe DC 10 can help on this one.

Many thanks and have a good day all

Hi batriple7 :) - I trained in June and the first week and a half was at Hangar 6 at LGW and then on the Wednesday of the 2nd week we were at LHR and stayed in a hotel for 2 nights. Home at the weekend then on the Monday of the 3rd week we were back at LHR and in a hotel until Friday. LGW based crew get paid an allowance for each day of training which helps a lot! The rest of the course was at LGW although on the final Saturday we had one day at LHR to do restraint and security training. Of course the format of the training could all change but the timetable is given to you at the start of the course.

When are you starting? I am sure you will love it as LGW is a really fun and friendly base and I have had some great times already!

life as cc at LGWSF
 

DC-10 i envy you!! :D:D:D
what was your roster like for your first month if you dont mind me asking?
im currently waiting for my interview which is on the 5th sept..sooo excited!!
becoming cc for ba would be an absolute dream!
By the way how much did your accommodation cost you for the 5 wk training spell?

please keep us updated on what life is like as cc at LGWSF ;);)

happy landings, x x blueskybird x x

Good luck for your interview - I live in Worthing so drove in each day but I believe there is a company that can find you accomodation for 5 weeks - costs about £400-500 if I remember correctly. I am sure someone on here will have a link to the website.

My roster has been ok - a good mix of long and shorthaul and that was without bidding as we were training and missed the bid window. A Dallas trip, 4 Orlando's (have completed 2 and they were not as bad as people say and the shopping is great!) and a Manchester night stop, 3 day European trip with a night in Geneva and a longer stay in Amsterdam. Also some there and backs but no doubles so far! Waiting for my September roster as I bid on this one so will be interesting to see what I get.

All in all I love LGW - crews are great and have had a lot of fun so far. I used to fly for BA at LHR and then Longhaul Gatwick and left back in 98 and was not sure how I would find it being back as a junior but it has been brilliant and I am so pleased I got LGW.

LGW Accomodation
 

Hi Guys!!

Would be great if anyone posts that link to the website of this company that finds you accomodation near Gatwick.
I've never lived in the UK and have no idea how to get started!. Suggestions are very much welcome!!!.

Hi BATRIPLE7!. Have you spoken to BA again since they phoned you to give you your starting date?.
I'm not very sure about this, but I think they are gonna phone us again to check something regarding references and to give us a BA contact phone number. Am I right or totally wrong?
My problem is that I spend a lot of time far away from any form of communication and I'm getting paranoic about missed BA phonecalls!:ugh:

Cheers and thank you all for your help!!

Gatwick Roster
 

Dear DC 10, I hope you are well. I am starting training on 08th October for LGW and am completly new to Cabin Crew. I now you have mentioned its a mixture of long and short haul but would you be able to tell me more about this how many days on do you do and how many days off do you then get i know this is a big question but just trying to get an idea? Thanks much jo x

Generally you get 2 days off after a longhaul trip or a block of shorthaul. For example I have had something similar to this -
You get 3 days off if you do a 7 day longhaul otherwise it is just one or two days together and a total of 9 a month.

Hi AMS-LHR
 

Good Luck for Monday !! :ok:
Would be nice if you could keep us posted on what goes on at the course as a small preview. ;)
Well if you're too busy studying will understand.
All the best DAWN :)

BA LHR EF Course
 

Hi to all!!
I'm still waiting for a course date, however I have a question about the course. Are we tested for swimming and getting into a life-raft ?
I am swimming everyday just in case but still would like to know in advance.
Thanks.
DAWN :)

criminal record check
 

Hi guys!

Just a quick one:

I've never lived in the UK, can I still apply for the criminal record check online at the disclosure scotland website or do I have to go to London and use the paper application??

In case I need to go to London to do it personally, does anyone know where can I go to do it??

I find it a bit cofusing!!

Thank you very much for your help!!

Cheers!

You will not be able to get a disclosure from SCO if you do not live or reside in the UK. You will have to obtain an alternative from you country of residence or a letter of good character from a notary.

ex BA trying to get a job!
 

Hi! I left BA recently and had applied for crew but wasnt able to get an assessment day. Ive just got an email to ask me to interview but cant log in to intranet to book time and date!!! Anyone else been/are in the same boat? Going around in circles with recruitment as noone seems to know hat to do? Thanks for any idvice Cheers:ugh:

Wait till you stand there on a plane, greeting pax!... or walk through the airport altogether...! ;-)

LGW crew
 

hi all

i was just wondering if there are any cc at LGWSF who get to and from work via public transport? if so how much do you put aside for this on a monthly basis and which areas are good to live in for this, i.e. crawley??

thinking of selling my car inorder to save on monthly outgoings (car insurnace, tax, mot, service etc)

many thanks for any help/info you can share ;);)

x x blueskybird x x

Goddess of Dawn: re: swimming question, don't worry about it. As long as you are an ok swimmer you will be fine. Things may have changed recently, but I had to put a life jacket on while treading water, swim up the pool while dragging someone else (but you're both kinda helping each other) and you all have to get on the life raft. But as long as you can swim you will be FINE don't worry and enjoy the course!! Good luck and have fun:)

AMS-LHR:

your questions over the last few months have been enjoyable to read and to respond to.
your energy and excitement about your new job has been nice to see/experience.
it brings back similar memories of how i was when i first started flying.

i wish you the best of luck for your training course from monday onwards - i'm sure you'll be absolutely fine. do your best to be an 'all rounder' on your course: with exams; speaking up in class at the appropriate times; team work etc etc etc in order to get one of the highest places, seniority wise, on your course.
seniority probably won't matter that much to you when you first start but later on in your career it could mean getting a transfer to longhaul 6 months before the person below you, or part-time 2 years before the person below you, or promotion to Purser or CSD long before the person below you etc etc etc.

but most of all enjoy it. the course is so professional and the trainers and facilities are fantastic.

enjoy!

:ok:.

Take notes also and listen carefully to the bits when they say 'and this might be in your test'. Make sure that you are always turned out fully made up and at your best. At the breaks look around the classroom for paperwork about what is coming next. It will be hard work in the sense of long / complete days covering many subjects, some of which are almost interesting. Good luck.

MuttleyJ
 

Thanks for the info.

DAWN :)

Remember on Monday morning it is not an 'ordinary world' anymore. Carry on posting as I am sure others will be interested in your progress. I know you wouldn't but it might not be the best conversation part to mention this website in certain quarters.

Ams-lhr
 

I just wanted to wish you the very best of luck on your course and future BA career!! :ok::ok::ok::ok:

Let's hope all of us wannabees can follow on in your footsteps.


all the best,
x x blueskybird x x

Good luck and best wishes AMS-LHR. My sister is about to shart her last week of training and she has loved every bit of it.

I still look back at mine with fond memories and I am still in touch with those off my training course all the time, firm friends.

Good Luck AMS-LHR
 

AMS-LHR,

Good luck for your imminent training course. Having read your posts I am sure your zest and enthusiasm will get you through. It is a demanding five weeks during which time you will learn so much. It's a whole new world, but a good one to be part off.:D

I recently completed the course and am now on line and I love it!! :8

Good Luck to everyone else waiting, hope it won't be too long. :rolleyes:

IP

AMS
 

I wish you all the best for monday. you have been a real character on this thread and your enthusiasm has been so wonderful to see! I don't know about anyone else on here but I think it would be great to see a separate AMS thread to follow his progress. personally I am going to miss the AMS-LHR questions whenever I log on. So what about an AMS thread mods, would that be ok?

Good luck AMS and keep us posted :ok:

Thanks so much...
 

Thats so helpful thank you very much xx

Training Accomodation
 

Dear Everyone, I have my training date for Monday 8th October the welcome letter says to join at Cranebank Hangar 6 at 8am. Does anyone know if the training is for 5 or 6 weeks and is it just at Cranebank?

I am also looking for the best place to stay and cheapest options. Does anyone have any ideas this would be really appreciated. Am thinking of staying at my sis place in Barnes but anywhere closer would be great and also with other new cabin crews would be awesome.

Thanks much Jo x :hmm:

Interview info
 

hey every1,

im currently in the process of preparing for my interview in sept, and i know i should study up on BA business info, but ive been on the BA website and there's just so much information :bored::bored:
if anyone could shed a bit more light on what types of things they'd like you to know it would be much appreciated!!!

many thanks,
x blueskybird x ;)

Jwilli11, Hanger 6 is at LGW, so double check where you will have to be for your training.

Blueskybird,

Good luck with your interview. One of the questions I was asked, regarding business issues, was what did I think the upcoming challenges BA face in the future. My reply was about the move to terminal five in March 2008 and the preparation for this. I also mentioned the deregulation of competition and what open skies would mean for the industry. Hope this might help a bit.

Another BIG tip- when you do the group exercise, take a mental note of the others names, you may be asked at a later stage what they were!!:}

IP

thanks icepie
 

cheers for the advice and info icepie. :ok::ok: i will certainly get on the case to research these topics!!
does anybody know what routes will replace the dallas and housten lh routes once they go to lhr next march?? :rolleyes:

x x blueskybird x x

:p

Thanks Off Stand
 

Yep checked and its Hangor 6 LGW good job you mentioned that I thought it was all at Cranebank. Gatwick here I come... Is anyone else out there starting training on monday 8th October long/short haul lgw would be great to chat about where to stay and stuff have started looking at the CD Rom it all very exciting. Also anyone else out there living in bournemouth and working for BA? It looks like there is a lot to learn b4 starting ? xx :)

Be aware of the possible break up of the BAA with LGW a potential sales target and what effect that will have on UK aviation. Also Look into the 757 operation to the US from mainland EU. Make sure you know all about 'Oneworld' and its members and objectives. You can always introduce this and impress.

Advice Please
 

I am due to start my course at LGW as CC on 8th Oct. As yet I have had not received any cd rom or letter stating where we should meet on the 8th. Who can I contact regarding this and the BIG issue here is I am relocating countries and accepted the 8th October but feel I may not have wrapped up everything here.

Does anyone know if after accepting you can phone and opt for the next course without prjejudicing your chances.

Many thanks

jwilli11
 

hey jwilli11 im too starting on 8th oct for lh/sh lgw! so excited 7 weeks yesterday! ;)

Anyone else starting 8th October
 

Hiya Tinks, are u new to cabin crew this is completly new to me am v xcited have u organised accom? have been reading a bit about the money doesn't sound that great but i think u never know until you actually give it a shot yourself besides this sitting behind a desk 9-5 is so dullllll..........

Look forward to meeting you 7 weeks time :) Jo

Tips for batriple7
 

Hi batriple7, i am starting on monday 8th Oct also i would advise calling this number 0870 60 80 747 and ask for the CD ROM and criminial record check and offer letter as i think you will also need this for day one. You could also drop an email to [email protected]

Hope this helps see you in 7 weeks. Jo :)

Is BA recruiting in singapore?
 

Hi i'm really keen to get into BA,i'm currently working in a regional airline and had been waiting for BA's opening in Singapore. Anyone have ideas when will that be?

BA Recruitment Day
 

Hi everyone! Im quite new here as i only joined this forum yesterday!! Im currently cc at LGW but managed to get an interview with BA... Could anyone plz let me and any other ppl how the day goes and any possible questions???? THxxxxx :)

Hi Ams! As im in gatwick ill prob get the heathrow express bus to the interview, but how can i find out how to get to Cranebank from LHR?? THanksss x