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Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Aug 2016, 20:35
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

AFrotary, Unfortunately you will have to...

AFrotary,

Unfortunately you will have to provide the full DEP requirements for an application and BA will not look at your military experience 'per se'. As discussed above the DEP 'Managed Path'...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2016, 09:43
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

AFAIK any diversion/disruption which increases...

AFAIK any diversion/disruption which increases the duty time is automatically paid at standard rate. You need to keep a close eye on your pay statement st the end of the month as these extra hours...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Nov 2015, 10:36
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Pretty much hit's the nail on the head for me...

Pretty much hit's the nail on the head for me too.

I would also add that as the LHS demographic for LH fleets is toward the younger end, thanks in part to the Prestwick cadets, then the older...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 16:36
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

No worries, especially since to original plan had...

No worries, especially since to original plan had the 767 gone by now!!

Always happy to be corrected. :ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 15:16
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Blueskyrich, From what I can gather it is...

Blueskyrich,

From what I can gather it is all down to training capacity on the Bus. They've had to contract out as it is as they are behind due to the sim moves to TBA.

I'm sure your time will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 13:13
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

No 767, it's a dying fleet. 777/787 yes. 747...

No 767, it's a dying fleet.
777/787 yes.
747 yes
380 I would guess that there are more than enough internal applicants plus they have some.....'interesting' requirements for the 380 (must be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 13:11
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

It's a very well trodden path, trust me. ;)

It's a very well trodden path, trust me. ;)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 12:58
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Yep, sorry but you don't qualify for ZFT onto LH...

Yep, sorry but you don't qualify for ZFT onto LH on either weight or unfrozen ATPL so it'll be SH for you. :)

1500 hours to unfreeze will take about 2-3 years max! Who knows what happens after...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 12:50
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Monquay, There are separate requirements for...

Monquay,

There are separate requirements for ex-service personnel. What experience do you have?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 11:20
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

The above is excellent news for anyone joining...

The above is excellent news for anyone joining now on any fleet as they will progress rapidly up the seniority roster in relation to those who join in the future.

That position you are given upon...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 10:33
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Quite simply it's down to supply and demand. ...

Quite simply it's down to supply and demand.

With changes to Bidline, pensions, pay-points and the work load that is SH and the associated freeze the company, using it's own processes, hasn't got...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 10:00
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Moan all you want, it's all about capacity. ...

Moan all you want, it's all about capacity.

To release a current BA A320 pilot from SH to LH involves the LH conversion course and then a SH course for his DEP replacement into SH.

A DEP LH...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2015, 12:43
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

The ex-BMI guys were offered promotion from RHS...

The ex-BMI guys were offered promotion from RHS to LHS in accordance with their relative seniority in BMI so an FO who was close to command in BMI would get his command in approximately the same time...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Oct 2015, 19:01
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Oops, I was talking about LHR, my bad. ...

Oops, I was talking about LHR, my bad.

Personally I think, for the Junior Captain, that Carmen is far, far better at balancing work/leave than the seniority 'fest' that is Bid Line. Junior...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Oct 2015, 16:10
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

I suppose if you're 'stuck' on the 'Bus you may...

I suppose if you're 'stuck' on the 'Bus you may as well be 'stuck' in the LHS.

There is always a reason when Commands go so junior. You will be stuck on SH for a very long time and at the bottom...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2015, 09:46
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

It's setting a dangerous precedent, especially...

It's setting a dangerous precedent, especially with our IAG brothers Veuling rapidly expanding their Airbus fleet and code sharing SH flights from Gatwick.

It makes me wonder how long before the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2015, 08:59
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Timing is everything Wiggy :E (apparently!) ;)

Timing is everything Wiggy :E (apparently!) ;)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2015, 07:57
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

How much does that tell you about the state of BA...

How much does that tell you about the state of BA shorthaul I wonder?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2015, 12:51
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

And afford it in the South East!!!

And afford it in the South East!!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2015, 10:13
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Depends entirely upon training commitment/load...

Depends entirely upon training commitment/load and sim availability/serviceability during the relocation.

I would assume that those who are swimming and have the qualifications for ZFT etc. would...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jun 2015, 15:29
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

The company 'sells' the months work to the pilot...

The company 'sells' the months work to the pilot community and we, through bidding, agree to achieve the flying programme.

Some people bid high for high credit months and some people bid low. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jun 2015, 09:32
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Never a truer word said!

Never a truer word said!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jun 2015, 07:24
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Yes. (apparently 'yes' is too short an...

Yes.

(apparently 'yes' is too short an answer)

:}
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2015, 16:26
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Watch that one, those look to be slightly out of...

Watch that one, those look to be slightly out of seniority due to the requirment for command courses on type (right to left).

Requires less training assets!!!

A few waifs to come from those one...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2015, 14:16
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Granted. :{

Granted. :{
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2015, 11:19
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Sometimes you need to see the forest for the...

Sometimes you need to see the forest for the trees! A look at both Lufthansa's and Air France/KLM's current balance sheet, drastic cost cutting and future aircraft order book should tell you a lot...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2015, 08:14
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Bidline? Ballots? New System? Even...

Bidline?

Ballots?
New System?

Even that is back up in the air! Ludicrous situation all around! :ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th May 2015, 09:12
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

The military managed path, RAFCARs as it used to...

The military managed path, RAFCARs as it used to be known, has a long lead in time for the participant. For example the process starts when the applicant is within the last 2 years of their military...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd May 2015, 10:50
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

HP, BA is a simple beast and they go for the...

HP,

BA is a simple beast and they go for the path of least resistance first. Let the type rated tranche die down first and then wait and see what their next cunning stunt will be.

You might be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2015, 18:55
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Good luck! :D

Good luck! :D
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2015, 11:30
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Well that's never going to happen!!! They've gone...

Well that's never going to happen!!! They've gone from 'costs flat' to 'cost saving', killed Bidline as it was all our fault that the work couldn't be covered, killed the final salary pension scheme...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2015, 11:17
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Ezy is the only 'Loco' that I still have friends...

Ezy is the only 'Loco' that I still have friends in, those in Ryanair and Jet2 moved along pretty quickly!!!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2015, 10:18
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

No need, one good friend and former colleague of...

No need, one good friend and former colleague of mine is a TSC with Ezy at Gatwick and we have discussed his, admittedly self built, training rosters in comparison to LGW SH rosters and they are,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2015, 08:23
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Just for balance, For those applying or...

Just for balance,

For those applying or looking at applying it is a great job with lots of great people and, in my opinion, a relaxed, professional end enjoyable atmosphere to fly in.

It is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2015, 07:34
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Wirbelsturm

Absolutely!!! The only reason any company would...

Absolutely!!! The only reason any company would invest in expensive manpower (personpower????) is due to commercial pressure leading to a stretching of the available assets. That's business!!!! We...
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