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Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2014, 07:13
Replies: 39
Views: 16,900
Posted By chipmunkj

Chipmunk GBBMZ is still flying. Now in red and...

Chipmunk GBBMZ is still flying. Now in red and white sunburst livery and is kept at Booker (Wycombe Air Park).
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Sep 2011, 19:00
Replies: 296
Views: 253,425
Posted By chipmunkj

Right to Request

If you enter into further research you will also discover that over 95% of applications for Right to Request are accepted and actioned.
It is also worth remembering that Right to Request is not just...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Sep 2011, 07:33
Replies: 296
Views: 253,425
Posted By chipmunkj

Part time working

For those aspiring future crew with children, who want part time (like Skys the limit),it might be worth looking at this link:-

Who can request flexible working? : Directgov - Employment...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Jun 2011, 13:39
Replies: 1
Views: 3,464
Posted By chipmunkj

Most UK Cabin Crew are now grounded as soon as...

Most UK Cabin Crew are now grounded as soon as they know they are pregnant and generally take up ground duties. Maternity pay/time off etc is goverened by what ever EU country you live in. Go to the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Aug 2010, 09:18
Replies: 54
Views: 128,909
Posted By chipmunkj

I worked as cabin crew for over 36 years for a...

I worked as cabin crew for over 36 years for a major UK airline , retiring last year.
In the 90's when my 3 kids started full time scholl, I re-trained as a swim teacher with the ASA while flying...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Mar 2010, 20:10
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,012,755
Posted By chipmunkj

Just an observation - I had to go to T5 on Sunday...

Just an observation - I had to go to T5 on Sunday round mid day, to pick up a son from uni, who was returning on the bus.
Bus was running late, so i killed some time up in the coffee shop in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Aug 2009, 11:08
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,117,934
Posted By chipmunkj

I find it very sad that British Airways managers,...

I find it very sad that British Airways managers, based in their "special little office" in Waterside, can waste so much of their time posting mis infomation on this topic.

I would be far happier...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Aug 2008, 14:14
Replies: 24
Views: 5,320
Posted By chipmunkj

I am dyslexic---now in my 50's and have been...

I am dyslexic---now in my 50's and have been flying Chipmunks for 35 years, on a PPL.
As long as you are taught the right "skills" for your dyslexia, i cant see flying is a problem.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 14:41
Replies: 537
Views: 92,052
Posted By chipmunkj

Cavitation---Yet another manager joining the...

Cavitation---Yet another manager joining the party!?!
BA must be desperate!
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 14:36
Replies: 537
Views: 92,052
Posted By chipmunkj

Pedroboy

Pedroboy - Are you another BA Manager on a "fishing expedition"?!
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 12:01
Replies: 537
Views: 92,052
Posted By chipmunkj

StudentInDebt wrote: Sorry-----Cabin...

StudentInDebt wrote:



Sorry-----Cabin Crew did NOT go on strike in Winter 2007!
Many see it as WW handling of the situation which caused the problems.
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Dec 2007, 08:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,509
Posted By chipmunkj

I have worn a variety of different soft contact...

I have worn a variety of different soft contact lenses for over 35 years--i have also held a PPL and worked as cabin crew for the same amount of time.
In all my years of lens wear, i can honestly...
Forum: Medical & Health
20th Aug 2007, 17:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,151
Posted By chipmunkj

I think creaky bras went out in the 50's!! So...

I think creaky bras went out in the 50's!!
So once again-- Good Try--- Bob the Doc!!!:=:=:=
Forum: Medical & Health
20th Aug 2007, 07:55
Replies: 12
Views: 2,151
Posted By chipmunkj

I am female and have never had to "bare all" in...

I am female and have never had to "bare all" in 33 years of class 2 medicals, with many different AMEs.
The most i have ever been asked to do, is remove/move bra for ECG, lift blouse to listen to...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2007, 08:25
Replies: 159
Views: 34,195
Posted By chipmunkj

I am talking UK law--can't help it if some other...

I am talking UK law--can't help it if some other countries are living in the dark ages!
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2007, 18:06
Replies: 159
Views: 34,195
Posted By chipmunkj

What all of you are failing to see is that...

What all of you are failing to see is that Jessica's victory will benefit all of us, regardless of gender.

As of next month, when the Works and Family act comes in,any one who has care...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Feb 2007, 15:38
Replies: 13
Views: 1,642
Posted By chipmunkj

I have flown with BA/BOAC for well over 30 years....

I have flown with BA/BOAC for well over 30 years.
BA now has many crew who are in their early 50's when they start flying and many femail new entrants are in size 16/18 uniforms---so dont worry!!...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Nov 2006, 15:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Posted By chipmunkj

I have flown for 32 years on both long and short...

I have flown for 32 years on both long and short haul with 3 kids.
During this time i have had a variety of childcare solutions.
If you are full time with little family support the best option is a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Oct 2006, 10:15
Replies: 9
Views: 7,450
Posted By chipmunkj

Pandora--- Lots of life after flying---you just...

Pandora---
Lots of life after flying---you just have to go out and look!!
First, find out what you are interested in and start having a good look round.
I was in the same boat a few years ago, so...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Jul 2006, 07:46
Replies: 26
Views: 5,777
Posted By chipmunkj

Only went in BA's new uniform a few months age...

Only went in BA's new uniform a few months age after many years with the company---points to think about when you get fitted---
1. Girls- Make sure you can move your ams in the jackets as they are...
Forum: Medical & Health
7th May 2006, 14:58
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By chipmunkj

I have worn soft contact lenses for over 33 years...

I have worn soft contact lenses for over 33 years and during that time have flown as cabin crew on both l/h and s/h with no contact lens problems.
I also have a PPL and have flown both open and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Feb 2006, 16:00
Replies: 14
Views: 1,345
Posted By chipmunkj

Take great care if you decide to employ a young...

Take great care if you decide to employ a young au pair--by nature they are probably very young, away from home for the first time and with no first aid/medical or childcare training. Because of the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Feb 2006, 08:01
Replies: 14
Views: 1,345
Posted By chipmunkj

My children are now older, however i worked as...

My children are now older, however i worked as both full and part time crew with 3 kids (my husband is also crew).
As i had no family support i fould the only workable solution for all concerned was...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Feb 2006, 19:03
Replies: 14
Views: 1,345
Posted By chipmunkj

You could try a Nanny share--advertise in your...

You could try a Nanny share--advertise in your local press or the Lady mag.
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Feb 2006, 18:07
Replies: 15
Views: 2,159
Posted By chipmunkj

MYT--If you are still on maternity leave and a...

MYT--If you are still on maternity leave and a member of a union, contact them--if you are not, join one!!
I have been job share with a national airline for over 12 years, which i had to fight for,...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Feb 2006, 15:29
Replies: 17
Views: 7,816
Posted By chipmunkj

Most of the management i have met during my 32...

Most of the management i have met during my 32 years in aviation, have been far more concerned with managing their own careers than doing the job they are paid to do!!
Maybe thats the reason so many...
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Sep 2005, 15:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By chipmunkj

I have worn soft lenses for over 30 years and...

I have worn soft lenses for over 30 years and have never had one fall out. If you drink enough and keep yourself hydrated you should not have any problems with the lenses drying out.
I do have to...
Forum: Medical & Health
18th Sep 2005, 17:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By chipmunkj

I have flown light aircraft (PPL) and been cabin...

I have flown light aircraft (PPL) and been cabin crew for over 30 years--always worn soft lenses--never had a problem!!
Best lenses i have ever had are the "daily disposables" which i have worn for...
Forum: Questions
23rd Apr 2004, 20:00
Replies: 20
Views: 4,308
Posted By chipmunkj

fireflybob Accident report is due in 2004 -...

fireflybob

Accident report is due in 2004 - hopefully!
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2004, 10:52
Replies: 291
Views: 44,201
Posted By chipmunkj

With over 30 years in the airline industry I read...

With over 30 years in the airline industry I read with interest the deal Mike Street has set up for BA Long Haul Cabin Crews.

If my memory serves me well, in the 70s and 80s BA operated a 3 class,...
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