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Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Dec 2015, 00:07
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,144,237
Posted By largegeorgejones

Why age now? If commands are happening at 1-2...

Why age now? If commands are happening at 1-2 years after joining, what difference does age make? Age was only a thing cause it meant financially other options were better wasn't it? But now BA seems...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Sep 2014, 12:40
Replies: 686
Views: 533,173
Posted By largegeorgejones

Well the rumour I heard is that easyjet are...

Well the rumour I heard is that easyjet are investing / absorbing! All for the slots nothing else! Anyone in easy heard anything about a big announcement in October?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jul 2014, 00:55
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,144,237
Posted By largegeorgejones

CK... I'm pretty certain that if anyone can make...

CK... I'm pretty certain that if anyone can make a positive impact on BA recruitment it's the British Airways Recruitment Manager. I've spoken to Lindsay on the phone and he and his team are as he...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jul 2014, 14:07
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,144,237
Posted By largegeorgejones

LC This post from a little earlier in the thread...

LC This post from a little earlier in the thread says it all. It's not what you do but the way that you do it! And the last bit about private phone calls to some "expired" candidates. Ah you're smart...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jul 2014, 21:59
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,144,237
Posted By largegeorgejones

Cor blimey governor! Sticking your neck out here...

Cor blimey governor! Sticking your neck out here aren't you Lindsay? Your company and it's recruitment policies have inflicted some deep deep scars on people affecting their lives and aspirations. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Aug 2011, 19:06
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By largegeorgejones

Thank you! I checked it out. Looks good.

Thank you! I checked it out. Looks good.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Aug 2011, 16:20
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By largegeorgejones

Thanks very much! I've been looking for a ring...

Thanks very much! I've been looking for a ring binder of some sort to make it look good but a binding thing from Staples like you mention might be a better idea. I'll have a look around.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Aug 2011, 11:35
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By largegeorgejones

Just a quick question. When you go to the...

Just a quick question. When you go to the interview did they run through your logbooks? I really need to get mine up to date. Will they accept just a print out of my online logbook?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jul 2011, 16:48
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By largegeorgejones

As far as a 747 simulator, I'm afraid you are on...

As far as a 747 simulator, I'm afraid you are on your own. European flight simulator training in Bournemouth only has 747-200 not the 400. You really don't need it for the interview however. As...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st May 2011, 10:03
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,919
Posted By largegeorgejones

Well from what I've heard there are definite...

Well from what I've heard there are definite tones of "panic" in the companies voice in recent communications! Word is that BALPA had passed a message round to members that a ballot for industrial...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2011, 09:16
Replies: 5
Views: 5,138
Posted By largegeorgejones

Would someone be able to post an example roster...

Would someone be able to post an example roster up here? Be interesting to see what one looks like.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jan 2011, 01:09
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,919
Posted By largegeorgejones

I agree with all the points listed above. I...

I agree with all the points listed above. I think anyone with a brain can see that this is a half hearted offer from the company, which by the way was to be expected. Jim doesn't want to spend...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jan 2011, 09:15
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,919
Posted By largegeorgejones

Work to rule it is then. Much goodwill has been...

Work to rule it is then. Much goodwill has been lost through all this. No matter how you look at it, that is not good for a company. If JF is worth his salt, he will also know this.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Sep 2010, 17:08
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By largegeorgejones

Well I haven't attended the BA interview but I...

Well I haven't attended the BA interview but I have done the CTC one which was almost entirely based on the BA interview. Anyway there is a book called get a head for the sky which was brilliant...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2010, 17:05
Replies: 58
Views: 27,242
Posted By largegeorgejones

In fact lunchbox we agree "We, as pilots, are an...

In fact lunchbox we agree "We, as pilots, are an expensive commodity-we are replaceable (given time and money)". Thats all I'm saying. What company wants to go through this expensive time...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2010, 00:39
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,919
Posted By largegeorgejones

I have just added this rant to the Virgin thread!...

I have just added this rant to the Virgin thread! It is not quite so topical as in, relevant to current "conversation" but none the less think it is worthy of inclusion on this thread...

I'm...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2010, 00:30
Replies: 58
Views: 27,242
Posted By largegeorgejones

I'm really sick of people saying "there is a q of...

I'm really sick of people saying "there is a q of pilots as long as your arm ready to work" and "pilots are completely replaceable"! That is just not true. It takes much time, effort and money to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Aug 2010, 10:18
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,919
Posted By largegeorgejones

Industrial Action at Flybe?

I heard a rumour that things are hotting up and there have been some confrontations between BALPA and Flybe. BALPA have apparently started canvassing opinions amongst pilots.

Anyone care to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jul 2010, 00:44
Replies: 81
Views: 26,105
Posted By largegeorgejones

Will you stay at Flybe?

So we all know that Flybe's pay, number of days off, general terms and conditions etc are pretty poor compared with UK industry standards. We also know they are a fun company to work for.

I was...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Oct 2009, 23:32
Replies: 13
Views: 4,013
Posted By largegeorgejones

Get a head for the sky

Have a look at a book called.. Get a head for the sky. Best interview book I have read by far. Get it from Amazon or their web site. All the preparation and advice to give you the confidence you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Jun 2009, 00:23
Replies: 1,035
Views: 722,993
Posted By largegeorgejones

Has anyone recommended "Get a head for the sky"...

Has anyone recommended "Get a head for the sky" to you guys yet? Absolutely spot on for passing the CTC application process. Written specifically we suspect but no mention of CTC. Google it or......
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2009, 07:10
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,936,829
Posted By largegeorgejones

Nick! Get a head for the sky! It has the...

Nick! Get a head for the sky! It has the answers to your problems!! Google it!!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Jan 2009, 16:18
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,936,829
Posted By largegeorgejones

Hank! The above is absolutely right. You are...

Hank! The above is absolutely right. You are between their requirements. Too much experience for one and too little for the other. Not sure the Wings ATP will be open anytime soon, given the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jan 2009, 21:33
Replies: 17
Views: 3,622
Posted By largegeorgejones

Check out a book called get a head for the sky. ...

Check out a book called get a head for the sky. Very very useful. Just add .com for the web site. Good luck!

I just have the sim to go!

George
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Dec 2008, 17:26
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,936,829
Posted By largegeorgejones

Hey Guys Just thought I would share some...

Hey Guys

Just thought I would share some info. There is a really good book I found on the internet on interview preparation. It's almost exactly the CTC interview process in a book. Dunno if...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Dec 2008, 17:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,034
Posted By largegeorgejones

Hey Guys Just thought I would share some...

Hey Guys

Just thought I would share some info. There is a really good book I found on the internet on interview preparation. It's almost exactly the CTC interview process in a book. Dunno if...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Sep 2008, 19:59
Replies: 45
Views: 8,127
Posted By largegeorgejones

I got exactly the same response so I hope it has...

I got exactly the same response so I hope it has gone through!
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