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7th Oct 2010, 13:18
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,380,495
Posted By wobble2plank

I assume that they send an E-Mail but, as I'm...

I assume that they send an E-Mail but, as I'm sure you're aware, I never got one! :E

Then again, the 'E-Mail' back then was still delivered by the postie in an envelope. :(
7th Oct 2010, 12:18
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,380,495
Posted By wobble2plank

Probably not popular but, as posted here before,...

Probably not popular but, as posted here before, BA interview to fill up the jobs. Once full, interviews stop. That's it.

Therefore the earlier you get the interview the better chance you have...
28th Apr 2010, 09:22
Replies: 79
Views: 20,502
Posted By wobble2plank

I always thought that was the punchline to the...

I always thought that was the punchline to the 'Whats the difference between a Harrier and a Harrier pilot!' joke.

;)
26th Apr 2010, 08:07
Replies: 242
Views: 45,578
Posted By wobble2plank

Whilst the posts of 767200ER do make amusing...

Whilst the posts of 767200ER do make amusing reading and epitomises the attitude of a newly forged University student (Student Grant from Viz anyone?) coupled with the attitude of 'I've paid for my...
23rd Apr 2010, 15:40
Replies: 242
Views: 45,578
Posted By wobble2plank

Rich, obstinate or just plain stupid P2F pilots...

Rich, obstinate or just plain stupid P2F pilots who are sitting on the borderline of passing tests be they CPL, IR or LPC/OPC on a P2F course are an FTO's dream and don't let them tell you anything...
23rd Apr 2010, 13:44
Replies: 242
Views: 45,578
Posted By wobble2plank

I think what is very important to remember during...

I think what is very important to remember during the, oft, heated debate that surrounds P2F is that, irrespective of the competency of the applicant, the precedent being set by those Airlines who...
22nd Apr 2010, 11:08
Replies: 23
Views: 4,353
Posted By wobble2plank

Before we get into an 'I'm more important than...

Before we get into an 'I'm more important than you' slanging match it would be worth noting that a lot of the BA short haul aircraft are delayed due to requiring engineering checks at out stations.
...
22nd Apr 2010, 10:09
Replies: 23
Views: 4,353
Posted By wobble2plank

As the paying punters perceive aircraft to be...

As the paying punters perceive aircraft to be fully automated, potential employees continue to throw money at companies for the privilege of flying and we continue to stoically do our job preventing...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By wobble2plank

Dusting off the rather old section in my brain...

Dusting off the rather old section in my brain referring to such things I seem to remember seeing MLA information on the SID charts.

Maneuver Limit Altitude was the lowest altitude that the...
18th Apr 2010, 09:38
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,579,639
Posted By wobble2plank

I love the way everybody jumps onto the engine...

I love the way everybody jumps onto the engine damage bandwagon whilst totally ignoring the dangers involved with the total blockage of the pitot static system. Especially after the Air France event...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Feb 2010, 18:54
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Oh the irony! I am going to take my...

Oh the irony!



I am going to take my employer to court as they are forcing me to work harder due to my incompetence as a BASSA rep. But I want to be paid by them for it!

More neck than a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Feb 2010, 17:35
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Court case scheduled for 'not before 10:30 am'. ...

Court case scheduled for 'not before 10:30 am'.

BA share price on a high of £2:13 up 6.8 pence on the day. Seems odd for an 'easy win' BASSA case? T'would seem the city analysts have a different...
31st Jan 2010, 19:57
Replies: 54
Views: 12,813
Posted By wobble2plank

TVR was sold to a rich Russian spoilt brat and...

TVR was sold to a rich Russian spoilt brat and not the 'management' buyout that sadly couldn't find the cash within Peter Wheelers time frame.

The said Russian then pulled the plug and the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Jan 2010, 09:38
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

52049er, Shame on you! Never,...

52049er,

Shame on you!



Never, ever, let the truth get in the way of a good BASSA rhetoric story!

It would seem they are using the same calculator they used for the 'cost savings' figures...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Jan 2010, 13:13
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

More spin than a washing machine! Fuel...

More spin than a washing machine!



Fuel price:- Offset by successful hedging before and after the event. Not a money making/losing exercise, simply providing the ability to forward plan fuel...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Jan 2010, 07:55
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Perhaps she could claim financial hardship as BA...

Perhaps she could claim financial hardship as BA would withdraw her Staff travel privileges and she must be scraping by on her lowly part time CSD, BASSA rep £100 a day, ex-pat, low tax income!
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 16:43
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Can we, once and for all, put to rest one simple...

Can we, once and for all, put to rest one simple little fact.

This dispute and ballot is not about, nor was it ever about New Fleet!

Unite agreed that with BA during the failed negotiations...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 15:15
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

This is not the place to discuss 'pilots' terms...

This is not the place to discuss 'pilots' terms and conditions.

Suffice to say that the market demographics that dictate pay scales, structure etc. differ significantly from job to job. The...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 11:02
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Not according to Unite! :mad: :ok:

Not according to Unite! :mad:

:ok:
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 10:46
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

BACrewBoy, And when, exactly, was the...

BACrewBoy,

And when, exactly, was the deepest part of the recession? In order to maintain profitability throughout fluctuating revenue times the airline MUST have the ability to adapt rapidly.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 10:35
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Where have you heard that waffle? Putting my...

Where have you heard that waffle?

Putting my business head on, if I have reduced capacity across my fleets to weather the storm. Then I have capacity in both First and Business class that is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 10:30
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Only on a small number of routes where First is...

Only on a small number of routes where First is consistently under utilised.

It is a very fine balancing act to ensure that those services that have a consistently good First/Business yield have...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Jan 2010, 10:05
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Reading through the utter rubbish that is the...

Reading through the utter rubbish that is the Unite 'confidential' document (posted on a public access server without restriction!) it brings me back to the ultimate question of who the hell runs BA?...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Jan 2010, 20:58
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Another, yawn :zzz:, great and insightful, :zzz:...

Another, yawn :zzz:, great and insightful, :zzz: yawn, post by WatersideWonker. :zzz:

Keep trying.
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Jan 2010, 18:34
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Not really. Whilst some of the blame has to be...

Not really. Whilst some of the blame has to be cast at the feet of weak management an awful lot more has to be placed at the feet of a totally intransigent, belligerent and untruthful Union.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Jan 2010, 14:41
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

It would seem that Unite is on a mission to burn,...

It would seem that Unite is on a mission to burn, smash, obliterate and then scorch earth any bridges it might have had with any organisation remotely associated with BA.

Personally I will do...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 08:24
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Desertia, whilst I agree with your sentiments I...

Desertia, whilst I agree with your sentiments I feel you shouldn't apply such a broad brush!

There are many, many very good, professional and loyal Cabin Crew who are, unfortunately, being led to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jan 2010, 07:38
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Hmmm, sorry it might be my poor memory but I...

Hmmm, sorry it might be my poor memory but I don't ever, never, not once, seem to remember any 'support' for the BALPA Openskies dispute.

Openskies was based on the legal interpretation of 'Scope'...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Jan 2010, 08:45
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Sadly most posters seem to have forgotten the...

Sadly most posters seem to have forgotten the little tickle of a question as to whether or not the imposition was contractual or not?

Depending upon the outcome of the court case which is rapidly...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Jan 2010, 07:25
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Ah, swallowed the BASSA mantra again! JAL...

Ah, swallowed the BASSA mantra again!

JAL are considerably bigger than BA and I would be fairly certain that their employees would, 2 years ago, have been certain the company couldn't go bankrupt....
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jan 2010, 08:47
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

What Unite, BASSA and their myopic PR department...

What Unite, BASSA and their myopic PR department have totally failed to understand is that even if ALL of those who balloted yes last time vote again they are still less than 25% of the company.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jan 2010, 19:09
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Miss M you do make me laugh! In my previous...

Miss M you do make me laugh!

In my previous life I had far, far, far more medical training than you have ever received and please don't even try to tell me that what you receive at Braincrank is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jan 2010, 17:14
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

I'm signed up! Obviously for 'one out,...

I'm signed up!

Obviously for 'one out, standover and one back' though! :}

Should be fun watching the 5 man pickets on the way to the cabin. At least, in the event of the classic 'Airplane'...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Jan 2010, 17:05
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Hmm and flight crew on a different tax rate! 79%...

Hmm and flight crew on a different tax rate! 79% verses 46%, I wonder how long the spin machine will take to claim that HMRC is in the pocket of BALPA this time! :eek:
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Jan 2010, 16:55
Replies: 3,879
Views: 574,810
Posted By wobble2plank

Ahh, Ottergirl, that's nothing to do with...

Ahh, Ottergirl, that's nothing to do with leadership that is your job!

Anyway enough of that rubbish, back to the debate!

When exactly are BASSA planning to break the good news to their...
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