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Forum: Terms and Endearment

17th Nov 2019, 19:14

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Posted By SkyRocket10

I think it very unlikely Gatwick commands will go...

I think it very unlikely Gatwick commands will go as junior as they have been in the last two years. BA failed to obtain the TC slots and there is very little appetite for any further short haul...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

17th Nov 2019, 13:14

Replies: 6,987

BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

You are engagement frozen for five training years...

You are engagement frozen for five training years when you start at BA, however this can be reduced to four years for a first command. Unless you are short haul it is very unlikely you will be...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

12th Apr 2016, 13:27

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BA Direct Entry Pilot.

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Posted By SkyRocket10

Question asked of the resourcing team only last...

Question asked of the resourcing team only last week and the answer was a
definite no.

Forum: Terms and Endearment

12th Dec 2015, 13:31

Replies: 6,987

BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

Apparently no longer the case due to a number of...

Apparently no longer the case due to a number of people declining the base transfer from LGW. I believe this is also combined with a rumoured change to manpower levels, which will obviously affect...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

11th Dec 2015, 10:25

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BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

Wrong! Many captains and FO's have recently...

Wrong!

Many captains and FO's have recently declined their moves back to LHR next year. Most are enjoying life at LGW with great crew and a real variety of flying. More importantly, the roster...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

26th Aug 2015, 11:29

Replies: 6,987

BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

It has been mentioned internally by the...

It has been mentioned internally by the recruitment team that as things stand most offers up until the end of the year have been made. For those that are still in the hold pool they have been told to...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

10th Apr 2015, 18:23

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BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

Training capacity is a huge issue this year. I...

Training capacity is a huge issue this year. I believe BA have re-opened in the hope of attracting more rated applicants and thus reduce the training footprint. We need guys on line this summer, not...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

31st Oct 2014, 00:03

Replies: 6,987

BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

I think you have answered your own question,...

I think you have answered your own question, however for the sake of 4wks I would definitely suggest waiting. Have the questions drafted and hit the submit button as soon as you surpass the 500hrs. ...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

8th Oct 2014, 10:39

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BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

I'm not sure of exact numbers but the majority of...

I'm not sure of exact numbers but the majority of these 50 joined in the last 2yrs.

My original figure was based on the fact that a colleague joined as a DEP on the 747 and was forced to work his...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

7th Oct 2014, 09:03

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BA Direct Entry Pilot.

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Posted By SkyRocket10

There is a points system, but most guys have half...

There is a points system, but most guys have half a dozen already and all the LH DEP's will start at 0. They will also start with 0 leave points, which are built up over a rolling 5yr window. Added...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

7th Oct 2014, 08:33

Replies: 6,987

BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

Just remember you will likely be at the bottom of...

Just remember you will likely be at the bottom of any long haul list for around 7yrs+. In that time, aside leave, you will have little to likely no control over days off (working every Xmas!), leave...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

14th Aug 2014, 14:34

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BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

Good rumour, however it seems to have been...

Good rumour, however it seems to have been confirmed that all recruitment will be onto the A320, and in all likelihood with a LGW base.
There may be some movement onto the 747, but it will be...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

23rd Jul 2014, 18:58

Replies: 6,987

BA Direct Entry Pilot.

Views: 7,133,892

Posted By SkyRocket10

Perhaps if you have such grave concerns and are...

Perhaps if you have such grave concerns and are indeed a pilot as you seem to promote, please give the BA security team a call and they will be happy to talk you through how they arrived at their...

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