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Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jul 2006, 17:24
Replies: 17
Views: 4,939
Posted By Lost For Words

NG, I don't 100% understand your post but...

NG,

I don't 100% understand your post but are you talking about developments you think are going to happen at BA?

Are you saying that it would be better for a prospective candidate to wait...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jul 2006, 16:19
Replies: 17
Views: 4,939
Posted By Lost For Words

It's as much fun as you want it to be. If you're...

It's as much fun as you want it to be. If you're willing to be chatty in the flight deck and go out for a beer, even when you're tired - Then you'll find the other pilots are fun too. If all you...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jun 2006, 06:40
Replies: 55
Views: 23,571
Posted By Lost For Words

Hmmm, does having 4 engines mean that you are...

Hmmm, does having 4 engines mean that you are TWICE as likely to have an engine failure as in a twin?

I think it does.

Of course the consequences of losing one in a twin are more serious...
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Mar 2006, 13:58
Replies: 1,379
Views: 286,702
Posted By Lost For Words

Hmmm... I like the sound of timing a strike...

Hmmm...

I like the sound of timing a strike to coincide with the World Cup. Good PR stunt.

The thing is, it wouldn't really have any effect:

The airline will be shut down anyway over that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2006, 07:57
Replies: 23
Views: 9,330
Posted By Lost For Words

The midfleet which you're referring to at LGW is...

The midfleet which you're referring to at LGW is indeed going to happen. The thing is, it only affects cabin crew.

There will be no change to the work pattern for LGW 737 pilots or the 777 fleet...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Nov 2005, 12:01
Replies: 11
Views: 3,152
Posted By Lost For Words

Dear Greaser, The reason you've had trip...

Dear Greaser,

The reason you've had trip lines is that they are guaranteed for the first 3 months of 'consolidation'. That's not to say you won't get any after that but do expect things to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Sep 2005, 06:55
Replies: 80
Views: 22,969
Posted By Lost For Words

Now is certainly a good time to join the B777...

Now is certainly a good time to join the B777 fleet. There will be 120 new joiners between June 05 and June 06. You'll start at the bottom of the seniority list but you won't stay there long.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Sep 2005, 18:25
Replies: 27
Views: 8,993
Posted By Lost For Words

Prob 30 You sound worried by the prospect of...

Prob 30

You sound worried by the prospect of 15 days away a month...

Remember that many of your intial B777 trips will be '3 days'. What that really means is: Day 1 report early...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Sep 2005, 18:13
Replies: 80
Views: 22,969
Posted By Lost For Words

Interesting to see that BA are recruiting a large...

Interesting to see that BA are recruiting a large proportion of foreign pilots. Currently most are British so there is a change going on.

I wonder if they are not getting the home-grown talent...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jul 2005, 07:08
Replies: 16
Views: 2,159
Posted By Lost For Words

Boring?

I have often read on this forum that life on the 777 can be repettitive. Well I'm on it and I disagree.
Yes we do a lot of East Coast sectors but there is a lot of variety within that. Have a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jul 2005, 13:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,988
Posted By Lost For Words

I have heard that BA DEC's will be available to...

I have heard that BA DEC's will be available to any current BA F/O with at least 15 years' seniority and the ability to pass a command course.

But that's just a rumour...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jul 2005, 13:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,759
Posted By Lost For Words

BA Commands

I have heard that BA DEC's will be available to any current BA F/O with at least 15 years' seniority and the ability to pass a command course.

But that's just a rumour...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th May 2005, 17:25
Replies: 91
Views: 22,885
Posted By Lost For Words

Seniority on the 777

Just going back to the 777 lifestyle thread...

What you have heard about seniority vs quality of life at BA is all true. On the 777 being junior isn't the end of the world but the more people...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Mar 2005, 13:16
Replies: 125
Views: 21,095
Posted By Lost For Words

The Big Question

Okay, so we all seem to agree that BA CC are either overpaid or handsomely rewarded. It just depends which side of the fence you're on.
There have also been many posts describing a culture of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Feb 2005, 16:34
Replies: 111
Views: 28,101
Posted By Lost For Words

Commuting

Buttline,

Excuse the obvious but if you fancy living in Dubai, wouldn't you prefer to fly for a Gulf airline? It would save you a lot of time and money...

By the way I'm not trying to put you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2005, 18:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,475
Posted By Lost For Words

Hotels

Dodgy Dutchman,

"dodgy hotels"? Don't know what you mean there. BA hotels are all pretty good. At least 4 star and usually 5.

The problem is that when you're spoilt (and I'm not saying...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2005, 18:06
Replies: 111
Views: 28,101
Posted By Lost For Words

Zero Flight Time

To qualify for a Zero Flight Time type rating, you need 1000 hours jet airline time. (Not sure if there's a minimum MTOW for those hours)

Once you finish in the sim, BA can send you straight to a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2004, 18:52
Replies: 25
Views: 4,630
Posted By Lost For Words

Spare Time

Okay, so you're in Canada, near a lake of the Cold variety and the temp drops. Eventually someone says 'stack'.

What do you do with all that time on your hands? Surely it must be a bit of a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2004, 09:22
Replies: 148
Views: 34,722
Posted By Lost For Words

Unexpected Type Changes...

Just getting back to the issue which seems to be worrying quite a few of you: Expecting to start on LH and being shunted to another type.

Well, that sort of thing happenned to me post 9/11 and I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Nov 2004, 10:58
Replies: 148
Views: 34,722
Posted By Lost For Words

B777 Courses

Congratulations to you all, I'm sure you'll soon get a taste for 1st class food... And there's plenty to go 'round!

I know of at least one chap who was offered a Feb start date and has turned it...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2004, 13:43
Replies: 148
Views: 34,722
Posted By Lost For Words

B777 Training

The Groundschool is about 2 weeks. Sims take about about 3 weeks. There are 11 of them and the schedule is something like 4 on 2 off. Line training will obviously be tailored to the individual...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2004, 13:17
Replies: 148
Views: 34,722
Posted By Lost For Words

BA Opportunities

A friend of mine is in the pool and was phoned by recruitment the other day. They asked him if he would prefer a long or short haul job. Mind you they weren't offering either at the time, just...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Sep 2004, 21:26
Replies: 230
Views: 64,271
Posted By Lost For Words

Has anyone heard anything about DEP recruitment...

Has anyone heard anything about DEP recruitment at BA?

Silly me, I must be on the wrong thread.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Aug 2004, 17:32
Replies: 9
Views: 5,851
Posted By Lost For Words

I was over Canada at the time of this incident...

I was over Canada at the time of this incident and heard most of it unfolding over the radio:

From what I could hear, there had been electrical smoke in the flight deck. The pilots had donned...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2004, 13:56
Replies: 54
Views: 15,356
Posted By Lost For Words

Which Airports?

At the risk of changing track a little here, has anyone actually been randomly tested?

It hasn't happened to me personally but I certainly heard of guys being picked out and breathalysed at AMS on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2004, 16:34
Replies: 152
Views: 50,392
Posted By Lost For Words

I know it's only a small consolation but I have...

I know it's only a small consolation but I have noticed that the BA website is showing vacancies again.

This time they have expanded their catchment beyond A320 and B777 / B744 rated pilots. A...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jul 2004, 16:26
Replies: 83
Views: 48,405
Posted By Lost For Words

During a textbook rotate, the closest the tail of...

During a textbook rotate, the closest the tail of a B777 will get to the ground is 3.4' (About 1 Metre).

So it's pretty close even when things are going normally. To be honest, slow rotates are...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2004, 09:14
Replies: 120
Views: 43,798
Posted By Lost For Words

Practice Opportunity

If anyone is looking to hone their steam-flying skills, I think there is a Bac 1-11 sim down at Bournemouth.
I certainly found it to be excellent value for a sneak preview before my BA sim...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Apr 2004, 16:51
Replies: 30
Views: 4,963
Posted By Lost For Words

Some interesting posts but I just thought I’d try...

Some interesting posts but I just thought I’d try and temper the pessimism which seems to be hanging over this thread.

Getting a direct entry position onto the 777 is a fantastic opportunity,...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2004, 21:34
Replies: 23
Views: 6,916
Posted By Lost For Words

Question BA 767’s to be Recycled as Air Refuellers

It was recently announced that Boeing 767’s have won the Air Refuelling contract for the RAF, beating the Airtanker A330 bid. It seems that some ex-BA aircraft will be bought and modified, at least...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jul 2003, 04:38
Replies: 21
Views: 6,117
Posted By Lost For Words

Noblues, Just getting back to the original...

Noblues,

Just getting back to the original thread about seniority...

I am also fortunate enough to work for the golden runways and I agree with your comments. Being very junior I can concur...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2002, 17:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By Lost For Words

Lightbulb I know that there are several pilots who had...

I know that there are several pilots who had completed their sim rides but not offered contracts as the news broke on 11/9.
These guys are mostly type rated on the 747 or have the qualifications for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2002, 23:06
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By Lost For Words

Question Contractair advertise for flying instructors

Saw an interesting ad in last week's Flight (12-18Feb) . .Contractair looking for QFI's to be employed at "Various UK locations". They seemed particularly keen on Ex-military qualifications and this...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2001, 02:14
Replies: 47
Views: 3,211
Posted By Lost For Words

Talking So you've been away? I think you'll find...

So you've been away?

I think you'll find that things have changed a great deal...
Firstly, we never do more than an 8 hour day, oh and there's no 'face-time' anymore. You just get into your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2001, 21:14
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Lost For Words

Wink Try Suncoast flying services in Clearwater,...

Try Suncoast flying services in Clearwater, Florida. I think they charge $46 an hour for a 152 and $64 for a 172. Those prices are wet, with no landing fees either. Great bunch of guys too. Try...
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