PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: flyA380
Showing results 1 to 35 of 45
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2005, 08:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,523
Posted By flyA380

Sorry, but there are LOTS of threads about 'BA'...

Sorry, but there are LOTS of threads about 'BA' in which 'British airways' is never mentioned...
And thus they will not appear in a search...
Consequently, people keep on asking the same questions...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2005, 07:38
Replies: 22
Views: 5,215
Posted By flyA380

If you plan to commute, the B777 sector at BA is...

If you plan to commute, the B777 sector at BA is absolutely ok: most of the flights leave after noon and come back (two nights later) before or around noon.

What is maybe worth asking is this: can...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Aug 2005, 06:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,523
Posted By flyA380

silly question: how DO you search for BA in the...

silly question: how DO you search for BA in the forums? The search engine won't accept two letter words.

and something else: can one move right to left seat on longhaul at BA without having to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Aug 2005, 09:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,058
Posted By flyA380

Then my move from Europe to the UK is definitely...

Then my move from Europe to the UK is definitely for the better!:E
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2005, 13:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,058
Posted By flyA380

fly charter and you can go up to 10 days in a...

fly charter and you can go up to 10 days in a row, with NO limitations on early duties whatsoever.
And sign in is usually at around 0445 LT...
Imagine the shape you're in at your 7th day.:hmm:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Aug 2005, 08:13
Replies: 80
Views: 22,928
Posted By flyA380

Britishairwaysjobs.com

click ba jobs site (http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com/baweb1/)
Then current vacancies.
Then type pilots in the bottom text search box
Et voilą: the DEP entry scheme. Still open till august 31st....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Aug 2005, 14:16
Replies: 80
Views: 22,928
Posted By flyA380

A JAR license and being a European citizen is...

A JAR license and being a European citizen is enough to have a chance at BA. (It worked for me).

The more experienced pilots (even if type rated on A320) - say over 3000 hrs - will mostly get B777...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Aug 2005, 17:15
Replies: 80
Views: 22,928
Posted By flyA380

I start my course next month at BA. Age: 29...

I start my course next month at BA.

Age: 29 (started at 20 as FO)

At time of interview:
5000+ hrs total of which:
4000+ on jets (B737 and A320) and 750 hrs on F50 (turboprop).
1000 hrs as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jul 2005, 09:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,655
Posted By flyA380

test examples...

test examples (http://www.shldirect.com/phasei/helpsection-phaseI/Helpon-9.asp?ID=419D7E1004A946AB9BECADD0BB649E4B)
When invited to the interview and tests, BA will send you some example questions...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jul 2005, 19:31
Replies: 43
Views: 6,390
Posted By flyA380

First some allround thoughts about pension before...

First some allround thoughts about pension before I make my point. Skip to the last paragraph if you prefer...;)

I am about 30 years old now, and have been saving some money in a pension fund...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jul 2005, 13:05
Replies: 18
Views: 2,655
Posted By flyA380

I am a European too, and was hired for the 777 (I...

I am a European too, and was hired for the 777 (I have 4000+ hrs on commercial jet).
It is absolutely true that the verbal reasoning is THE most difficult thing in the selection process, although I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jul 2005, 15:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,671
Posted By flyA380

A friend of mine tried the same: to reapply...

A friend of mine tried the same: to reapply before the 12 month period is expired.
No joy.

You have to go via the website, and there, they will ask wether you have applied before. If yes, you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jul 2005, 13:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By flyA380

Sector 7G, Is that on the 777? And are you...

Sector 7G,

Is that on the 777? And are you already flying?
'cause in that case your story on the to-be-expected life/rosters for a junior long haul FO may be very interesting, both for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jul 2005, 06:52
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

Don't be silly guys: there still are loads of...

Don't be silly guys: there still are loads of people trying to get in.
I believe everybody I know is applying, and from other sides I hear the exact same thing. BA has enough applicants, that's for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jul 2005, 06:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By flyA380

Hey there, Check here...

Hey there,

Check here (http://www.pprune.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=174267) for another thread on the life of junior FO's on B777.

More roster examples would be appreciated though!
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jul 2005, 11:56
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

AF 404 www.britishairwaysjobs.com...

AF 404

www.britishairwaysjobs.com (http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com)

click on current vacancies

enter in the lowest search bar: 'pilots'

... and there is the DEP vacancy. Open till...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jun 2005, 13:50
Replies: 61
Views: 15,807
Posted By flyA380

I chose the mathematical option: I used the X and...

I chose the mathematical option: I used the X and Y axis.
20 east gave thus: 0, -20 (remember to reverse things)
a further 10 north gives: -10, -20
and so on. I just kept on staring at the spot...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jun 2005, 08:55
Replies: 23
Views: 9,799
Posted By flyA380

BA has now no more DEP selection for their hold...

BA has now no more DEP selection for their hold pool open on the website.
Does anyone know if/when they will reopen the on-line applications? I heard they had trainings planned until May 2006: how...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jun 2005, 10:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,344
Posted By flyA380

At BA, your waiting time in the pool is not even...

At BA, your waiting time in the pool is not even a week: when succesful in the selection process, you immediately get a course date.;)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2005, 14:29
Replies: 127
Views: 42,922
Posted By flyA380

I am absolutely against destructive actions, like...

I am absolutely against destructive actions, like a wild strike to say something. But it is of MAJOR importance that pilots stick together and speak and act as one. Our unity and professionalism are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jun 2005, 18:34
Replies: 32
Views: 8,471
Posted By flyA380

I read on quite some posts that BA rosters tend...

I read on quite some posts that BA rosters tend to be rock solid. Once you have a roster, it normally does not change, right?

Well, this pilot shortage (it's real: I know a BA guy at my airport...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jun 2005, 19:41
Replies: 35
Views: 6,700
Posted By flyA380

I can, by the way, confirm that in my shiny new...

I can, by the way, confirm that in my shiny new contract it is still mentioned that the employee pays 5%. But it is totally unclear wether the 12% they mention is what BA will pay, or that BA will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jun 2005, 11:59
Replies: 32
Views: 8,471
Posted By flyA380

I have over 5000hrs, of which 4000 on...

I have over 5000hrs, of which 4000 on multi-engine jet, and was offered a seat (the righthand one;) ) on the 777.

:cool:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st May 2005, 11:33
Replies: 1
Views: 1,047
Posted By flyA380

Same for me, but I decided to go for it and start...

Same for me, but I decided to go for it and start at BA as FO again on the B777.

Check the topic 'BA rosters: down to earth' in terms and endearment. It's about starting on the B777, but then...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th May 2005, 15:00
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

Cool Ok guys, thanks for all the info. My cautiously...

Ok guys, thanks for all the info.
My cautiously posted topic has drawn so many nice answers and examples from you all, that I do seem to have a good idea of the life a junior FO in BA on longhaul...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th May 2005, 11:17
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

I will go along (and probably fly along one day...

I will go along (and probably fly along one day too) with ETOPS on this ;) .

I fly the Airbus A320 for 5 years (B737 before that) now, and nearly always - weather and cirmustances permitting -...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th May 2005, 18:30
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

to fly or not to fly...

HM, the blind lines really do seem interesting. I may want to get me some of those when I actually make it on the line.;)


Something else: I heard somebody say that at BA (the guy did NOT fly...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th May 2005, 10:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,008
Posted By flyA380

Does anyone know by the way how many more DEP's...

Does anyone know by the way how many more DEP's will be hired on the 777, and in what timeframe?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th May 2005, 06:20
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

and AFTER those six months?

and AFTER those six months?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd May 2005, 19:16
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

commuting

Thanks Wiggy;) .

I will get in touch with you again, when my search for easy lodging close to or at LHR starts in case of standby or back to back trips.

From where I live, there are daily BA...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd May 2005, 07:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,008
Posted By flyA380

In my case it took between two and three weeks...

In my case it took between two and three weeks before they called me. (To be honest, I had started giving up hope.):(

But then the call came, sim check was done and a week after that I had my...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2005, 10:34
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

Aha! Most of the time, they will thus give you a...

Aha! Most of the time, they will thus give you a duty or the day off, right? Is it common to get a home standby? Any commuters over there with feedback on the problem?
(how long is a reserve period...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2005, 18:55
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

How is that compatibel with being reserve and...

How is that compatibel with being reserve and having to be at LHR in 02 hrs if called?
I am European, please tell me I don't have to go sit out reserve duties at LHR airport:{ :{ :{ .



I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2005, 17:26
Replies: 91
Views: 22,860
Posted By flyA380

Lightbulb So what is it then: can you expect to fly only...

So what is it then: can you expect to fly only east coast and middle east in your first year on the B777, or does the blank bidding system offer some special treats now and then?

I am starting on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2005, 14:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,866
Posted By flyA380

top secret

Hey Excin,

I tried to PM and email you, but no joy.:ugh:
If you want to exchange info on taxes, let me know.

Anyways: it is clear that by working in the UK, you will pay much less tax than...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 45
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.