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Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2020, 13:12
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

I hope there are legal options available for...

I hope there are legal options available for breach of contract for those of you in such an awful position.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2020, 19:37
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

To be fair I did have a notification in eMaestro...

To be fair I did have a notification in eMaestro when I updated my roster for times for my logbook. What more could I possibly want ?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Dec 2019, 20:14
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Last year (bid 2018 for this year’s training) if...

Last year (bid 2018 for this year’s training) if you joined on the A320 with the required hours you could get a command after the minimum one year in the company. Long haul engagement freezes were...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2019, 13:06
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Numbers are randomly allocated. It it used...

Numbers are randomly allocated.

It it used to be done by age which in my view is fairer but was apparently discriminatory.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Nov 2019, 13:10
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Hopefully suggests for the rest of us the...

Hopefully suggests for the rest of us the manpower plan is approaching a publishable form.

Interesting as always to see how close the rumours approach to reality.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2019, 13:12
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

The freeze situation is a bit anomalous. If you...

The freeze situation is a bit anomalous. If you joined on the Airbus in the last 3 years and met the command requirements, you could achieve an LGW command (most junior is c4000 on the MSL). As...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2019, 19:16
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Given that the manpower planning team have been...

Given that the manpower planning team have been pretty much under emcon internally for weeks, no great surprise I’m afraid.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Oct 2019, 20:15
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Every year they run a number of antiquated and...

Every year they run a number of antiquated and tetchy computer programs to determine how many pilots each fleet and seat needs, and process expected retirements, and internal bids for fleet and seat...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Oct 2019, 19:40
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Those of you swimming have my sympathy. I spent 6...

Those of you swimming have my sympathy. I spent 6 months swimming as I was not Airbus rated at this time of year a few years back. My sim partner who was got in very quickly and is now around 120...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Sep 2019, 20:46
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

They are still working on the manpower plan for...

They are still working on the manpower plan for next year so unlikely to hear anything yet. Expect to get three months notice pretty much on the dot if you are slated for January.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2019, 12:13
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

As soon as they can plug you into the training...

As soon as they can plug you into the training plan you will get called I believe, particularly if you are already rated on a type we operate. No swimming as such these days!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2019, 18:55
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Under JSS thus far I’ve managed a minimum of 4...

Under JSS thus far I’ve managed a minimum of 4 weekend days off per month, in both cases with one full weekend off and the other days saturdays with late reports on Sunday. Throw in some trips...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2019, 20:54
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

However, at c80% and full time on the P777 list I...

However, at c80% and full time on the P777 list I am getting pretty much what I want out of JSS. Those joining the fleet above me tend to replace those leaving to commands or other fleets, and the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2019, 22:06
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

The short answer is are you likely to get through...

The short answer is are you likely to get through to the line in absolute minimum time, given that the course is compressed to the absolute legal minimum and your 7th landing on type will be during...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2019, 08:39
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

One of the key reasons for the 777/787 rated...

One of the key reasons for the 777/787 rated campaign is exactly the same reason as the A320 rated campaign - training capacity. The BA training system is running full speed and rated applicants get...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jan 2019, 13:50
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

6 hours chatting, great view of Manhattan, sleep,...

6 hours chatting, great view of Manhattan, sleep, wake up early well rested, jog round Central Park, walk the high line, nice lunch, snooze, awful night flight home, drive h9me, to back to sleep or a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Nov 2018, 18:54
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Some further positivity. I am junior ish (77%...

Some further positivity. I am junior ish (77% from the top) on the 777 and have a very enjoyable lifestyle. The JSS dry runs have given me a roster roughly akin to what I’m after. The flying is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Nov 2018, 16:42
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

For those of you wishing to join, suggestion is...

For those of you wishing to join, suggestion is in the vicinity of 300 DEPs needed in 2019, both short haul and long haul. DEPs certainly to the 777 and 787, I am guessing the 747 too but not the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2018, 13:47
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

If you want to make BA your career the only smart...

If you want to make BA your career the only smart move is taking the earliest start date on whatever fleet you are offered. I was only offered long haul as at the time they didn’t have enough...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Sep 2018, 07:45
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

I stand corrected. The “suitable for long...

I stand corrected.

The “suitable for long haul” policy has also been confirmed internally and has, to say the least, generated a bit of controversy. It was supposed to address a few training...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2018, 19:25
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

There will certainly be direct recruitment to...

There will certainly be direct recruitment to long haul, for which 2000h on aircraft over 50 t MTOW I believe is required.

Solely going on past practice, if you are Airbus rated, you are going to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Apr 2018, 07:59
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Just for info, around 110 DEPs taken on so far...

Just for info, around 110 DEPs taken on so far this year, with around 70 going to the Boeing long haul fleets. No info at the moment on how many more planned.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2018, 20:25
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

I also know personally of more 787/747 offers...

I also know personally of more 787/747 offers going out over the last week or so. Down to Sep/Oct 16 sim dates for long haul offers I believe.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2018, 12:49
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

For those long haul DEPs who left to return to...

For those long haul DEPs who left to return to previous employers, what fleets were you on? I believe junior life on the Jumbo is pretty rubbish and has left a few friends of mine a bit...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Feb 2018, 12:17
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

TTR, I suspect that is simply because nobody in...

TTR, I suspect that is simply because nobody in BA has a clue what the course/manning status is like in October. People in the company only get notified 6 weeks ahead of a course (with all planned...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2018, 19:38
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

The internal course list for April and May was...

The internal course list for April and May was rather short, suggesting the main training load is new entrants of one sort or another. More offers likely to come soon if that is the case...
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2018, 19:15
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

The latest company newsletter states rated DEPs...

The latest company newsletter states rated DEPs joining the 777 in April, with more to come. Also anticipates DEPs on the 787 later in the year. Add that to those I know one way and have had long...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jul 2017, 15:22
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

If I were being cynical I would say that over the...

If I were being cynical I would say that over the first 8 years in the company they are paid a significant amount less than DEPs and are simply much cheaper.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Apr 2017, 13:26
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Given the intention to get in touch was stated...

Given the intention to get in touch was stated internally by one of the people responsible, I would hope it wouldn't be too long before you hear something.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2017, 14:47
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

With all the various rumours flying around, an...

With all the various rumours flying around, an email update is expected for those in the hold pool at some point in the next week or so.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jan 2017, 18:49
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Latest internal rumour is some form of...

Latest internal rumour is some form of recruitment to restart - whether that is assessments for those already going through the system, FPP or new additions I don't know.

The source for this is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Oct 2016, 19:25
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Expect to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month...

Expect to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month roughly. If you are a sharp swapper and user of open time that can be reduced if you can hack the minimum 2 local nights rest at base or are willing to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2016, 19:24
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

How much of that do you think is simply going...

How much of that do you think is simply going left to right and short to long haul though?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2016, 09:56
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

I took BA over an imminent command at Ryanair and...

I took BA over an imminent command at Ryanair and would do so any day of the week. I far prefer moaning about BALPA to "working" for an airline with no union representation. Battles with management...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2016, 20:09
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,430
Posted By Jwscud

Are you short or long haul 2W2R? My general...

Are you short or long haul 2W2R?

My general view as a long haul DEP is life is very good compared to Loco life and even on a blind line swapping and open time allow me a lot of control of my...
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