BA Connect (was City Express)
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so my worst case is that I end up working for whoever buys it!
The has been dome and gloom for years and they are still around.
I also don't think they would be spending money re painting some of the Dash fleet.
If I had the opportunity, I would start for them tomorrow.
There is always someone behind you, wishing they were in your shoes.
BA Connect have altered their strategy in order to survive. If Willie wanted shut, he could of just left it to die.
The saying is, "If your balloon is sinking, through out ballast in order to rise" This is what My Travel did and they are still around as I type.
Mark Twain, my hero. Not heard from you for a long time. Glad you are liking your job. How's the night time view from the flight deck, do you know where GRICE is yet.
I see G-BRYY has got a nice new paint job. Is this not a good sign.
Imagine how many seat you would have to sell to make enough profit to pay for the re spray.
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Who say's it for sale. I think you as others are just speculating.
I see G-BRYY has got a nice new paint job. Is this not a good sign.
Just goes to show that we never know what's around the corner.
Best of luck to everyone and hope its good news for most.
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BA Connect Interview and Sim Assessment.
Hey guys,
I am very happy to say that this morning I received a call from BA Connect requesting an interview with me next week. (I was a modular student and have TT 260hrs including 40 multi for those of you who are interested). In preparation for this I thought it wise to ask my good friends on here if anyone who has gone through this process could possibly give me a steer on what the interview involves with regard to personality, CRM and technical questions etc.
Also, if I am lucky enough to pass the interview I will be probably be doing the sim assessment within a week; if anyone could outline what this entails I would also be indebted to them.
Thankyou,
Snevo.
I am very happy to say that this morning I received a call from BA Connect requesting an interview with me next week. (I was a modular student and have TT 260hrs including 40 multi for those of you who are interested). In preparation for this I thought it wise to ask my good friends on here if anyone who has gone through this process could possibly give me a steer on what the interview involves with regard to personality, CRM and technical questions etc.
Also, if I am lucky enough to pass the interview I will be probably be doing the sim assessment within a week; if anyone could outline what this entails I would also be indebted to them.
Thankyou,
Snevo.
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Hi Snevo
Well done on the interview. Im in the same category as you, modular - just finished couple of months and looking hard for a job, TT 300 Multi 50.
I heard recently they took a few integrated guys from oxford so check out their alumni site and im sure theres a few posts about the interview there. I heard they got on the 146 with a northern base, possibly EDI
Any info on how you got the interview would be appreciated, such as method and who you wrote to and such like.
Good luck
Well done on the interview. Im in the same category as you, modular - just finished couple of months and looking hard for a job, TT 300 Multi 50.
I heard recently they took a few integrated guys from oxford so check out their alumni site and im sure theres a few posts about the interview there. I heard they got on the 146 with a northern base, possibly EDI
Any info on how you got the interview would be appreciated, such as method and who you wrote to and such like.
Good luck
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Unfortunately nothing has been written on the Oxford forums so any help would still be much appreciated.
rtinto: I was referred to BACON by a training establishment so unfortunately I can't help you out, but best of luck to you mate.
Cheers,
Snevo.
rtinto: I was referred to BACON by a training establishment so unfortunately I can't help you out, but best of luck to you mate.
Cheers,
Snevo.
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Snevo...
Might I ask you if you where placed in the holding pool before Bacon was sold to Flybe? I wonder why they keep a 1000 hrs TT on the website and kept your CV with those figures. Happy for you though and best luck for the int.
PZ
Might I ask you if you where placed in the holding pool before Bacon was sold to Flybe? I wonder why they keep a 1000 hrs TT on the website and kept your CV with those figures. Happy for you though and best luck for the int.
PZ
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BACON interview and sim assessment.
So can anyone shed light on what I can expect in the interview and sim assessment? Any help would be greatly appreciated (you can PM me if you would prefer).
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I also have an interview with BA Con next Weds. Would appreciate it if anyone could shed any light on what to expect. At a bit of a loss of what to prepare at the moment.
Apparantly there are no technical questions.
Citiflyer will mean an EDI base too.
Apparantly there are no technical questions.
Citiflyer will mean an EDI base too.
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So far I've spent my time going over high-speed flight, an interview techs book, other books on verbal reasoning and advanced aptitude tests and information about Bacon. The Flybe/BA Connect merger throws a spanner in the works for me as I'm uncertain for sure what I'm going for. Don't get me wrong; I was an integrated student on a course with Flybe sponsors and I know people in Bacon who love their job to bits. I would not bat an eyelid at working for either, if I can successfully get through this.
What caused this is emails from ba.com and then an application form that is a clone of the Flybe one minus the logo. Perhaps this is one of the tests?!
If any others are going on Wednesday (1200 on my letter), or if anyone has any helpful hints and tips, drop us a line on PM or post here.
Best regards;
Graeme
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Got the call today to go for a Sim check on Monday morning 6am at Cranebank. Absolutely pleased woohoo!
Awaiting details to be sent via email.
Cheers;
Graeme
Awaiting details to be sent via email.
Cheers;
Graeme
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From what I have heard a lot of guys in BACon are looking to jump ship before they start flying aircraft with Flybe painted on the tail. This is bound to create many gaps for Flybe to fill. Either way I think this acquisition/merger (whatever it is being called) will create lots of external vacancies and good news for those with low hours.
BACon morale seems to be slowly going downhill and sadly that impression rubs off when you fly as a passenger with them! they must be haemorrhaging money at the moment with poor loads and high sickness rates!
BACon morale seems to be slowly going downhill and sadly that impression rubs off when you fly as a passenger with them! they must be haemorrhaging money at the moment with poor loads and high sickness rates!
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Patience is a virtue
Told you to be patient! - The hold pool still exists 
Mr Gzr
There are no high sickness rates - moral has been better!
SD
There has not been a LCY base - have not heard of any plans
PZ - Hi there - Bacon not sold to Flybe yet
Mr Gzr
There are no high sickness rates - moral has been better!
SD
There has not been a LCY base - have not heard of any plans
PZ - Hi there - Bacon not sold to Flybe yet
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PZ - Hi there - Bacon not sold to Flybe yet
Good luck to all folks
PZ