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Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2024, 10:35
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

This Is correct, but if you have specific...

This Is correct, but if you have specific requirements for leave, tell BA and they will try and accommodate you ("i need that week off to be best man at my brothers wedding" will usually get a better...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Mar 2024, 13:03
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

Absolutely, and just to put a different spin on...

Absolutely, and just to put a different spin on it, this was the advice I was given, and what I did. When it came to it in Covid I kept my job, when those that joined single digit months after me...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2024, 18:59
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

"Hot potato, off his drawers, pluck to make...

"Hot potato, off his drawers, pluck to make amends... OW!"
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2024, 02:03
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

Just be aware I don't think the bus is super...

Just be aware I don't think the bus is super regular - maybe only every 30 mins. It may be better to get the service bus (350 I think?) And walk. Up to you.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Feb 2024, 14:28
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

If you can't be bothered to look through this...

If you can't be bothered to look through this thread for generic advice, you're going to have a bad time at BA.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2024, 12:57
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

This might sound flippant, but unless you want a...

This might sound flippant, but unless you want a forensically detailed list it shoukd give you a good idea.

Flight Radar 24.

Filter by BA,and the fleet you're interested in, then have a look...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Feb 2024, 01:55
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

On Duty yes, a free car park (usually just enough...

On Duty yes, a free car park (usually just enough spaces) with a shuttle bus every 5 mins or so. No formal agreement but "minimum acceptable" is generally regarded as being in the car park 20 mins...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2024, 09:44
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

Not sure if that's aimed at me, but I said it's...

Not sure if that's aimed at me, but I said it's something to think about, not necessarily a reason to turn down an offer for the 380. It's a factor in my decision making.



I actually quite...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2024, 08:21
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

I'd echo most of what's written below, the only...

I'd echo most of what's written below, the only thing I'd say is the 380 will only ever go to a dozen or so destinations. If you're after a slightly greater variety of routes, the whale probably...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Dec 2023, 16:28
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

This is broadly my experience, even having been...

This is broadly my experience, even having been in the sim or on the line with those who have a rep as a "bad egg".

the only note of caution is some of the stories ive heard from those who've done...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2023, 17:02
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

I don't know about other fleets but on the 320...

I don't know about other fleets but on the 320 there are a few trainers that have a bad rep. Personally having flown with a couple of the "names" I've never had a problem with them, but they are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Aug 2023, 16:11
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

Two aquaintences, 1 is ex PHP, the other was a...

Two aquaintences, 1 is ex PHP, the other was a DEP in the current campaign but missed his initial start date for personal reasons. Both within the last 2/3 weeks.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Aug 2023, 08:50
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

I agree with the jist of what youre saying, but...

I agree with the jist of what youre saying, but id say you're a bit out with the destinations. AMM yes, CAI, Yes, ish, but LCA, IST and LIS go fairly junior now. Even pre covid I was getting them at...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jul 2023, 11:08
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

C32L being so junior is a Bug, not a feature....

C32L being so junior is a Bug, not a feature. That BA are spinning it to prospective new joiners as a bonus is them making the best of a bad hand IMHO.

It's (comparatively) poorly paid, and as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2023, 17:33
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

And just to add for clarity, the captains...

And just to add for clarity, the captains decision you would offload yourself for is s/he not allowing someone on a leisure ticket on the flight deck jumpseat? That's the hill you're prepared to die...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2023, 11:33
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

And how do you think the subsequent chat with Flt...

And how do you think the subsequent chat with Flt OPS management would go?

Edit to Add: our manuals are also pretty explicit as to who's responsible for getting back in time to report for your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Mar 2023, 19:37
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

Disclaimer: I have not done the recorded...

Disclaimer: I have not done the recorded interview for BA.

... but I have done one for another IAG company (Shamrock). Its a very strange experience talking to your screen camera image of yourself...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Feb 2023, 17:13
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

Not when I did it. That was some time ago now, so...

Not when I did it. That was some time ago now, so no guarantees I'm afraid.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Feb 2023, 14:22
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

I'd also just add i recall being asked about...

I'd also just add i recall being asked about fleet make up & future aircraft orders.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jan 2023, 13:58
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

I Really should stop biting, but... I think...

I Really should stop biting, but...

I think someone further up suggested there's about 400 pilots at BACF (200 P1, 200P2). If all at the same base (I think EDI closed in the pandemic?), I reckon...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jan 2023, 11:21
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

Unlike Confusious, I have heard this rumour, from...

Unlike Confusious, I have heard this rumour, from an ex Balpa Rep who still had "fingers in the pie". I (SH FO) heard it late last year (just after the annual bid closed, which was a bit...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2022, 13:12
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

It wouldn't surprise me. It's been on BAs radar...

It wouldn't surprise me. It's been on BAs radar for a while, and I think there was a clause in the covid agreement to relax scope to allow CF to get Embraer or C-Series to sell them a jet (the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2022, 16:45
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

I heard a rumour from a 320 trainer they're...

I heard a rumour from a 320 trainer they're expecting "about 50" DEP onto the 777 as if they "backfill all the 320 FOs who should leave this year, the CAA could ground us as the experience levels (on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Nov 2022, 08:29
Replies: 1,116
Views: 559,521
Posted By thetimesreader84

So my info may be out of date, but when I...

So my info may be out of date, but when I interviewed in 2018 the group exercise was 8 candidates around a table with a pack of info (each subtly different) given 30 mins to make a decision on what...
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