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Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2020, 18:55
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

This is just a completely unprecedented situation...

This is just a completely unprecedented situation which is quite clearly going to require some sacrifice from everyone if no one is to lose their job.

The press conference today with the CSO and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Dec 2019, 10:05
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Broadly speaking over the next decade the number...

Broadly speaking over the next decade the number of retirements and part time requests are likely to drive substantial recruitment. Add to that the circa 1% of medical retirements each year and those...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Nov 2019, 23:14
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

As little as possible. I would say any more than...

As little as possible. I would say any more than an hour would be painful. Preferably less.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd May 2019, 19:48
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

While acknowledging that JSS is FAR from perfect...

While acknowledging that JSS is FAR from perfect this isn't entirely accurate. I'm 60% ish on the 787 and I have been getting weekends off no problem. And going to the places I want to go to. I've...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2019, 23:59
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

I can't be too specific - someone else will be...

I can't be too specific - someone else will be along with the exact options. What I can tell you is that it will probably be quite a long wait. As far as I'm aware, no part time has been granted...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Mar 2019, 14:55
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

This hasn't been my experience. Out of 4...

This hasn't been my experience. Out of 4 applications for parental leave I have only been successful once. On top of that it is never approved out of the gate, it is always waitlisted and you are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2019, 08:27
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

I think the answer is that over 5 years,...

I think the answer is that over 5 years, seniority will increase markedly faster on short haul. That means more weekends off, more credit efficient trips and less days at work, less reserve. Sounds...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Feb 2019, 12:03
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Just to re-iterate what wiggy says above, if you...

Just to re-iterate what wiggy says above, if you want a long career at BA, AND commuting is not an issue for you (ie you live relatively close to Heathrow) then I would say take the first slot that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jan 2019, 19:55
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Off topic alert. You're a pilot. Just...

Off topic alert.

You're a pilot. Just because we don't spend our days wrestling with the controls in the same way as we might have in the past doesn't mean the job hasn't evolved and developed new...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2018, 19:12
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

The bigger question by far should be, what will...

The bigger question by far should be, what will you be paid and what will your lifestyle be as a junior captain? I suspect the answer on both counts all be extremely disappointing. Think extremely...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Oct 2018, 19:38
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

The truth is, no one will really know what JSS is...

The truth is, no one will really know what JSS is like until we have a few months of live bidding where everyone is regularly participating. If it turns out to be as bad as some people expect, BA...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Mar 2018, 08:47
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Oh dear. I suppose I should have seen that coming...

Oh dear. I suppose I should have seen that coming really.

I certainly didn't mean to cast aspersions on those who have served in unpleasant conditions at Her Majesty's pleasure, or indeed anyone...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Mar 2018, 08:39
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

While that may be true, most of the stories I...

While that may be true, most of the stories I hear sitting in the RHS are about how great life used to be back then. 7 days in the Caribbean, bus juice, one out one back to somewhere in Europe. I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2018, 18:51
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

No delicate sensibilities damaged here although...

No delicate sensibilities damaged here although some of your points do require challenging with some facts. Where I agree with you I'm not shy about stating it.

1. It's been said in posts above...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2018, 08:04
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Have to agree with the sentiments above. Clearly...

Have to agree with the sentiments above. Clearly there are a few BA pilots who think only BA pilots are in the firing line.

The truth is the race to the bottom is well and truly on, everywhere....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Feb 2018, 06:59
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

There are definitely some downsides of taking a...

There are definitely some downsides of taking a shortfall command early on (even if it is available to you). I'm talking about those who achieve their command within the first 2/3 years in BA, which...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jan 2018, 07:33
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Retrojet Whatever the plan for them is in...

Retrojet

Whatever the plan for them is in the short term, I don't think you can draw any conclusions about their use beyond 2018. It may well be the plan to transfer them slowly across to long...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2017, 12:47
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

There will never be a consensus on this because...

There will never be a consensus on this because everyone has their own personal lifestyle preferences and ambitions.

I left easyjet 7 years ago and am now mid 30’s, long haul BA, with a young...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Dec 2017, 21:34
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

I know plenty of people who have left their...

I know plenty of people who have left their command to join BA. The calculation involved is, of course, a very personal one. Increasingly though Captains at easyJet and Ryanair are in their mid to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2017, 14:32
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

I assume you mean 2019 if this coming summer...

I assume you mean 2019 if this coming summer (2018) the plan is to wet lease?

I'm sure it has occurred to the recruitment team at BA that there is a looming requirement for more pilots as a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Nov 2017, 10:51
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Also worth noting that LH RHS is down to 3540 ish...

Also worth noting that LH RHS is down to 3540 ish (excluding forced bids off the 767), so the chances are that like most people, after your initial 5 year freeze on the Airbus is over, a Long Haul...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Nov 2017, 10:52
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

The other unknown currently is what plans IAG...

The other unknown currently is what plans IAG have for the Monarch slots they are reportedly acquiring at LGW.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Nov 2017, 15:16
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Think we’re still a few weeks away from the...

Think we’re still a few weeks away from the results. Someone dragged up last years results today and it made it look like this years results had been released. They haven’t.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2017, 19:29
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

I very much doubt BA will advertise for DEP...

I very much doubt BA will advertise for DEP applications anytime soon with so many people in the hold pool at the moment. That is, not unless they suddenly become worried they may exhaust the hold...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2017, 08:51
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

I think this cadet scheme is evidently being run...

I think this cadet scheme is evidently being run with a 2019 intake in mind, so how much the results for 2018 are relevant is debatable (perhaps with the exception of the number of part time bids...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Oct 2017, 16:07
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

BA’s focus at the moment is very much on getting...

BA’s focus at the moment is very much on getting the remaining FPPs through the door this year. I wouldn’t expect any special favours for the Monarch pilots I’m afraid.

Still no news regarding...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2017, 23:06
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Sorry I should have worded my post better. I of...

Sorry I should have worded my post better. I of course refer to corporate BA and not the individuals involved in selection and especially not the pilot recruiters, many of whom I have flown with and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Sep 2017, 22:10
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

The only explanation I can think of is that BA do...

The only explanation I can think of is that BA do not appreciate the time and effort that people put in to the selection process and the emotional investment involved. Probably because they know that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jul 2017, 17:25
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Personally I can't believe the number will be...

Personally I can't believe the number will be anywhere near that low. If anything I would have said they would want to slightly over crew next year because the JSS implementation is BOUND to throw up...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jun 2017, 06:45
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

While personally I'm disappointed to see the end...

While personally I'm disappointed to see the end of bidline, I believe the above point to be incorrect. I'll wait for someone who has the actual documents to hand to confirm this but I'm pretty sure...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jun 2017, 18:04
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Not sure there is anyone in the world who could...

Not sure there is anyone in the world who could answer that question right now. Including the recruitment team.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jul 2016, 22:02
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

Under JSS, force assign becomes known as...

Under JSS, force assign becomes known as "optimisation" I believe. But since it all happens before the rosters are published you never get to know how good your roster was before it was "optimised"....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jul 2016, 18:14
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

I'm now in the top 20% of the Airbus RHS and...

I'm now in the top 20% of the Airbus RHS and about to move on, but I can report that life as an SFO at BA on short haul is a lot better than other airlines I've worked at. On around 750 hours at the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2015, 22:26
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

daveandg Congrats on passing the selection...

daveandg

Congrats on passing the selection and making it in to the pool!

The simple answer is that your bidding power initially will be zero. To start with you will be rostered blind lines (the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2015, 11:31
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,775
Posted By Northern Monkey

You'd have to be mad to leave a command at...

You'd have to be mad to leave a command at easyJet on the assumption that you could get a BA Heathrow command after 6 months. There's absolutely no guarantee of that happening and even if it did, you...
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