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Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jul 2003, 01:43
Replies: 21
Views: 6,121
Posted By B clam

dora, subject to any unforseen...

dora,

subject to any unforseen terrorism/epidemic/economic meltdown/astroid collision you can anticipate BA recruiting before the year is out.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2003, 11:49
Replies: 23
Views: 5,602
Posted By B clam

The £40/hr is the rate payable for normal...

The £40/hr is the rate payable for normal overtime. The incentive/flying pay is £8/hr (£10 for P1s). On top of this, both seats get £2.50/hr for time away from base (TAFB).
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2003, 16:34
Replies: 23
Views: 5,602
Posted By B clam

OK, notwithstanding the forthcoming conflict...

OK,

notwithstanding the forthcoming conflict here goes:

From the horses mouth, external recruitment is likely to start in May/June. There will be vacances on the A320 and 744 and possibly the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2003, 17:31
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By B clam

At the moment tax relief is not due on bonds. I...

At the moment tax relief is not due on bonds. I tried and got the money paid but then lost it after the IR looked into it further.

BALPA are looking for a test case to contest the present...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Dec 2002, 10:32
Replies: 22
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Views: 2,916
Posted By B clam

Hi chaps/chapesses, don't want to get youre...

Hi chaps/chapesses,

don't want to get youre hopes up too much but BA will have to recruit next year in order to fly the planned program, The Company are retiring pilots quicker than you can say...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2002, 19:17
Replies: 107
Views: 16,823
Posted By B clam

It gets so frustrating when any thread concerning...

It gets so frustrating when any thread concerning BA degenerates into a slanging match (both corners as bad as each other). To put the record straight about differing skill levels/ability, BA pilots...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Aug 2002, 08:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,728
Posted By B clam

BA recruiting

BA recruiting 127 pilots this FY. Majority will be cadets already trained. Bit of a 180 after the Company put a complete veto on any recruitment until the redundancies had been put in place.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2002, 08:04
Replies: 71
Views: 11,573
Posted By B clam

Jet 11, Flts are not cx due to a lack of flt...

Jet 11,

Flts are not cx due to a lack of flt crew because we are efficient AND flexible. I know the former because I have flown for both mil and other civ companies and can compare.

In terms...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2002, 13:07
Replies: 71
Views: 11,573
Posted By B clam

Moving in the right direction. There are still a...

Moving in the right direction. There are still a lot of costs that can be brought down (CC, MT etc) but, subject to another event out of BAs control, traffic will pick up and things will improve.
...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
7th Jul 2002, 09:05
Replies: 80
Views: 9,784
Posted By B clam

Wink Question to 411A

Please tell me which airline you run so I know which to aviod.
That way hopefully 411A's airline will be unable to recruit, and eventually he'll end his 37 years in aviation and the skies will be a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Apr 2002, 18:11
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By B clam

Thumbs down Hmmm... I am from said Company and am very...

Hmmm...

I am from said Company and am very disappointed that this is the perception of BA.

I have always vacated the R/W asap whether requested or not. This has always been the case with guys I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2002, 11:38
Replies: 84
Views: 15,054
Posted By B clam

BA recruitment

Spoke to a senior Flt Ops Manager today. He said recruitment will have to be undertaken in order to fly the future program. This is especially the case now the Company are maintaining 57 744 hulls...
Forum: Questions
5th Apr 2002, 18:36
Replies: 0
Views: 545
Posted By B clam

Question Tax relief on bonds

Has anybody any experience of claiming tax relief on bonds. I believe that if the word 'training' is used there is a fair chance of success. I know of examples but haven't spoken to anyone directly...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2002, 22:48
Replies: 59
Views: 4,215
Posted By B clam

Post Mr Orange,. .. .Bit OTT.. .. .I live in a great...

Mr Orange,. .. .Bit OTT.. .. .I live in a great Hampshire village in the country which is 35 min drive from LHR out of rush hour and no more than 1 hr in it.. .. .It is no more expensive than W...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2002, 22:48
Replies: 61
Views: 3,118
Posted By B clam

Post Mr Orange,. .. .Bit OTT.. .. .I live in a great...

Mr Orange,. .. .Bit OTT.. .. .I live in a great Hampshire village in the country which is 35 min drive from LHR out of rush hour and no more than 1 hr in it.. .. .It is no more expensive than W...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2002, 22:22
Replies: 16
Views: 1,825
Posted By B clam

Post At the moment BA has a final salary scheme...

At the moment BA has a final salary scheme whereby the max pension is 2/3 final salary. The standard rate of accrual is 1/52 for every year of work but you can contribute more (like me!) and accrue...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2002, 21:56
Replies: 59
Views: 4,215
Posted By B clam

Thumbs down It seems to me that most of the negative posts...

It seems to me that most of the negative posts about BA come from those who don't work for the Company.

BA has created a lot of its own problems and cannot blame the economy/09/11 for its...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2002, 21:56
Replies: 61
Views: 3,118
Posted By B clam

Thumbs down It seems to me that most of the negative posts...

It seems to me that most of the negative posts about BA come from those who don't work for the Company.

BA has created a lot of its own problems and cannot blame the economy/09/11 for its...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2002, 15:16
Replies: 59
Views: 4,215
Posted By B clam

Post There are only 400 Flt ops positions to go with...

There are only 400 Flt ops positions to go with reference to the announced job losses so far (13200). This 'man-power reduction' is easily covered by initiatives such as part-time, unpaid leave et...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2002, 15:16
Replies: 61
Views: 3,118
Posted By B clam

Post There are only 400 Flt ops positions to go with...

There are only 400 Flt ops positions to go with reference to the announced job losses so far (13200). This 'man-power reduction' is easily covered by initiatives such as part-time, unpaid leave et...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jan 2002, 13:36
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By B clam

Post Regarding an earlier post BA did in fact honour...

Regarding an earlier post BA did in fact honour all DEP contracts. There are 31 pilots in this situation. 24 are doing bits and bobs whilst waiting for a course and the others have been seconded to...
Forum: Questions
27th Nov 2001, 19:42
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By B clam

Question Lanzarote -accom

Just wondered if anyone out there knew of any decent villa accom on LZR.Looking for somewhere the first week of Feb'02.

Ta
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2001, 23:37
Replies: 48
Views: 3,676
Posted By B clam

Thumbs down The guy you are referring to is getting a bit of...

The guy you are referring to is getting a bit of a grilling on the BA forum. He is obviously from the same planet as the Guvnor! Please don't assume all BA chaps/chapesses are of the same mindset!!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Oct 2001, 22:55
Replies: 33
Views: 5,674
Posted By B clam

Post Is Ian still at EF? I know he was job hunting...

Is Ian still at EF? I know he was job hunting awhile ago. I hope he got in somewhere b4 11/9.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2001, 13:45
Replies: 99
Views: 8,254
Posted By B clam

Thumbs down Guv, I was starting to believe that one or 2...

Guv,

I was starting to believe that one or 2 things you mentioned had credibility and was reasoned arguement. However, your comment regarding pay/responsibility between FOs/CSDs has destroyed this...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Aug 2001, 20:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,017
Posted By B clam

Post A320 LHR. Yep, first choice. Offered 744 for same...

A320 LHR. Yep, first choice. Offered 744 for same start date and 777 for Oct (ish). Won't bore you with the reasons for my choice.

Bc
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2001, 23:00
Replies: 14
Views: 1,017
Posted By B clam

Post Joined 3 weeks ago as a DEP. Stage 1: ...

Joined 3 weeks ago as a DEP.

Stage 1:

300 Q Pyschometric test - not assessed as such but used to form interview profile.
Verbal reasoning test - time critical
Numerical (maths!) test - time...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2001, 19:17
Replies: 10
Views: 4,095
Posted By B clam

Post Don't know about the airbus (well, not yet but...

Don't know about the airbus (well, not yet but just about to convert). In addition to that above we also use the fix page for fuel checks. If we have been cleared direct to a waypoint but want to do...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Aug 2001, 00:43
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By B clam

Thumbs up Farnboro' will accept you with no notice if they...

Farnboro' will accept you with no notice if they are not busy. Very accomodating. ;)
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2001, 00:36
Replies: 14
Views: 990
Posted By B clam

Post We used to depart LPL SVFR after practising...

We used to depart LPL SVFR after practising approaches when doing a work up for an IR. Our only reason for this was that it was great fun flying not ABOVE 1500' down the Mersey in a hawk! VFR/IFR...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Aug 2001, 18:06
Replies: 46
Views: 3,794
Posted By B clam

Thumbs up What is right for one individual is not...

What is right for one individual is not necessarily right for another. I joined BA from one of the leading charter outfits mentioned here and have no regrets.
I am one of those early 30s chaps with...
Forum: Questions
6th Aug 2001, 21:05
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By B clam

Thumbs up Agree with all above but if you are going into a...

Agree with all above but if you are going into a busy a/f with radar, keep the r/t succint.

Establish contact first: "xxx App, G-ABCD"
When told to pass msg:
"G-ABCD PA-28 for VFR arrival. 10nm...
Forum: Questions
5th Aug 2001, 00:03
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By B clam

Wink Monarch 1. Contract is for 8 days off in 28...

Monarch

1. Contract is for 8 days off in 28 and don't count towards the 8 if not in pairs. Typically 8-10 D/O.

2. On the 757 LGW I work about 3-4 nites per month, sometimes more sometimes less....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Aug 2001, 14:36
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By B clam

Post What is the timescale for the drawdown of the...

What is the timescale for the drawdown of the 757? Is it an on going thing with the A320 route network constantly expanding?

Bc

(starting on A320 this month)
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2001, 14:02
Replies: 57
Views: 4,760
Posted By B clam

Post Taught Jase at Linton. The plaudits already...

Taught Jase at Linton. The plaudits already mentioned are totally true. Whatever he decided to do in the future would have been a success. RIP
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