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Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2005, 10:50
Replies: 85
Views: 16,227
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

I agree with cuban8 - a lot of views on this...

I agree with cuban8 - a lot of views on this forum are extreme. To add my tuppence worth, I was a cadet, have been in 5 years, and work SH on the 737 at LGW - supposedly the s***e fleet.

I'm very...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Feb 2005, 12:38
Replies: 111
Views: 28,083
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

buttline, In answer to your question, every...

buttline,

In answer to your question, every pilot joining BA is subject to a 5 year engagement freeze, regardless of type/previous type. There are many many ex-cadets coming up to the end of their...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2004, 20:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,353
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

JD, Congrats on getting in! You'll really like...

JD, Congrats on getting in! You'll really like enjoy it at LGW. We work hard, but its a great base with some great people.

There are a lot of untruths written about LGW being the poor relation of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2004, 10:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,353
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Bae, I work out of LGW with BA and yes,...

Bae,

I work out of LGW with BA and yes, there are plenty of commuters. You will find it a lot easier in the winter, as there seems to be more tours than in summer. Additionally, you will work VERY...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2004, 08:41
Replies: 31
Views: 11,278
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

WITH TODAYS MODERN AIRCRAFT THE SOFTWARE...

WITH TODAYS MODERN AIRCRAFT THE SOFTWARE INSTALLED MEANS THE PILOT(S) HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH INFO AT THEIR FINGERTIPS

You obviously do not fly the classic 737's!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Nov 2004, 13:38
Replies: 148
Views: 34,672
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

squatter, When you talk of starting a...

squatter,

When you talk of starting a course, do you mean starting your training course on type or actual starting date with the company?

I only ask as there is normally a 1-2 week period of...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jun 2004, 11:32
Replies: 120
Views: 43,732
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

I second the last few posts here - it's a free...

I second the last few posts here - it's a free market out there so if you are unhappy with BA's recruitment policy then don't apply.

Nobody is forcing you to apply - go and apply to another...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th May 2004, 09:48
Replies: 230
Views: 64,218
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Hello all, I can't help thinking that there...

Hello all,

I can't help thinking that there are a lot of negative posts on here about life at BA. Sure, BA has its problems and its not perfect, like every other company, but it's not half as bad...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th May 2004, 12:08
Replies: 19
Views: 4,074
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

What a nice post - good on you Gentle Climb! At...

What a nice post - good on you Gentle Climb! At BA, we are encouraged to 'say goodbye' to the pax at the front of the cabin with the cabin crew.

Can't speak for others, but to me it is great to...
Forum: Questions
2nd May 2004, 19:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

I think VNAV is fine in an ideal world where ATC...

I think VNAV is fine in an ideal world where ATC leave you to it, and the descent winds are exactly as programmed in the FMC, but in the real world, I much prefer LVL CHG. I tend to use this, and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Apr 2004, 09:23
Replies: 100
Views: 18,056
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Yes sorry, I should have clarified - that is CEP...

Yes sorry, I should have clarified - that is CEP pay. DEP is different altogether and I'm not too sure of the exact details.

An average take home for me is £2800-2900, but that is because I go for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Apr 2004, 18:28
Replies: 100
Views: 18,056
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Groover, For a 3 year old FO, the take home...

Groover,

For a 3 year old FO, the take home on a short haul fleet is anything from £2600-£3200 for a full month (ie, no leave), depending on how hard you work. LGW is now on the same pay as LHR,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Apr 2004, 19:13
Replies: 100
Views: 18,056
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Hello all, I am one of the "smart arses" who...

Hello all,

I am one of the "smart arses" who is referred to in this post - I was lucky enough to be sponsored.

I wont respond to the posts written by Luke and Tom, except to say thank goodness...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2004, 18:08
Replies: 100
Views: 18,056
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Hello all, These figures were correct as of...

Hello all,

These figures were correct as of two weeks ago when I had my SEP renewal. As all of those BA people know, we are now required to sit through a post lunch management forum. Sounds ok,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Nov 2003, 18:52
Replies: 0
Views: 801
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Emirates again

Hello all,

This is a call for some advice from any pilots employed by Emirates. I currently work for the world's favourite, and have recently noticed that I have just about got the hours for a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jul 2003, 19:29
Replies: 87
Views: 23,546
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

I know for a fact Ryanair fly very fast...

I know for a fact Ryanair fly very fast approaches into DUB. I operate into there occasionally from LGW, and on one occasion we had a line up clearance cancelled after the ATCO reported an aircraft...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jul 2003, 21:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,592
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Fair point flip flop. I guess to be truly...

Fair point flip flop. I guess to be truly representative someone would have to spend a day trawling both web sites to get a more accurate fare comparison.

I think the LCC's will always beat BA on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jul 2003, 18:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,592
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

I'm with postman plod on this one. Comparison of...

I'm with postman plod on this one. Comparison of fares is never easy and there will always be the extremes like the one Flip Flop flyer identified. A different example:

LGW-DUB
Outbound 16th July...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st May 2003, 20:39
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Hello all, Just to offer my tuppence worth,...

Hello all,

Just to offer my tuppence worth, I think that BA do not have a clear and definate policy on this one, and it depends very much on the opinion of the interviewer on the day. I was...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2002, 10:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,313
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

I am also a BA cadet who was accepted in 1999. ...

I am also a BA cadet who was accepted in 1999.

My advice is similar to WiseAlderman (fine pub by the way). There are pieces of good advice on here, but a hell of a lot of c##p. BE very, very...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Nov 2002, 21:18
Replies: 41
Views: 9,481
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Surely everyone is missing the point the point...

Surely everyone is missing the point the point here. Virgin is the ultimate employer and all male pilots aspire to work for them. Why?? Well the lovely cabin crew of course.

I've lost count of the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Nov 2002, 21:02
Replies: 49
Views: 9,778
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

I think the point here is that work patterns vary...

I think the point here is that work patterns vary enormously, depending on the company you work for and type of aircraft you fly.

I work for BA short haul, and love it. Sure, there is the odd 4...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2002, 12:27
Replies: 33
Views: 5,565
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

It is a shame that this forum is often anti-BA....

It is a shame that this forum is often anti-BA. My own feeling is that certain people have a grudge to bear, for whatever reason, against the airline, and vent their anger on Pprune. Whether they...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2002, 13:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,162
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Cool Well done BA. I find it quite amusing that...

Well done BA.

I find it quite amusing that the minute BA evidently does something right, and suprises both the industry and the City with better than expected results, very little is written about...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Sep 2002, 13:58
Replies: 32
Views: 5,973
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Sorry you seem to have misinterpreted my reply. I...

Sorry you seem to have misinterpreted my reply. I am flight crew at LGW and not cabin crew.

Hand solo, I may be wrong but I believe you also work for BA, so you should be able to confirm the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Sep 2002, 15:17
Replies: 32
Views: 5,973
Posted By mrsmaryhinge

Hello all, Can confirm aircraft was a...

Hello all,

Can confirm aircraft was a 737-300. Registration was G-LGTH or G-LGTI, can't remember which one.

Can also confirm RTO was performed but there was nothing wrong with the aircraft at...
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