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Old 1st December 2015 | 13:31
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Would people leave VS for BA? I can understand the long term job security maybe perceived to be better with BA, but other than that I'd be suprised. Any VS people I've come across seem pretty happy with their lot. Suppose if you're fed up with long haul..
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Old 1st December 2015 | 23:10
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History would suggest no, they won't.
In fact, in the last 12yrs I'm aware of one person that left to BA and of several who have come in the other direction.
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Old 2nd December 2015 | 11:30
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Expect a surge from the middle east to BA. However for £54000 basic , £12000 allowances n a bit of other stuff so £70000.
After tax £4000/ month .
Its a lifestyle airline but on that money , for the tax free brigade, its a severe pay cut .
Just a point of correction if I may: £70k basic (incl salaried 750 flying hours) plus allowances of approx USD12k pa. Approx £4300 a month, before pension, plus allowances. You'd be surprised at quite how many people are looking to leave the Middle East...
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Old 2nd December 2015 | 11:44
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Originally Posted by StopStart
Just a point of correction if I may: £70k basic (incl salaried 750 flying hours) plus allowances of approx USD12k pa. Approx £4300 a month, before pension, plus allowances. You'd be surprised at quite how many people are looking to leave the Middle East...
How many times are you counting allowances?
Pretty sure BA aren't a 750hr salaried airline either?
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Old 4th December 2015 | 13:56
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Completely misread the post.... Thought he'd said VS. I'll cut along and fetch my coat 😂
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Old 4th December 2015 | 18:02
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Completely misread the post.... Thought he'd said VS. I'll cut along and fetch my coat 😂
No worries. Just glad it wasn't me for a change
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Old 8th December 2015 | 13:19
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Anyone have any idea how many pilots Virgin Atlantic are actually looking for?
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Old 8th December 2015 | 13:24
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I heard up to 30 but it was just hearsay.
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Old 8th December 2015 | 13:36
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Mainly Voyger guys, all busting to leave the services and fly to serve ... To serve Sir Dickie
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Old 10th December 2015 | 21:28
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Interviewing 787 guys this week.... Apparently
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Old 11th December 2015 | 10:21
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No idea mate. I'm not VS but a friend was at their HQ a few days ago. Don't think the hold pool have heard anything since October either. I'd say in the new red dawn, the type rating is king.
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Old 11th December 2015 | 11:25
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Can confirm what Thad Jarvis says about the Hold Pool. Was told in October that I'll be re-interviewed for courses starting in Feb/March. Nothing since. Type rating appears to be king indeed. Oh well, BA gave me date
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Old 16th December 2015 | 18:42
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Does anyone think we will hear anything this side for Christmas?
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Old 16th December 2015 | 22:42
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I think they will have had plenty of rated NLH guys to interview so I don't think there is much hope for us.
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Old 17th December 2015 | 07:08
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Ah, I applied as a rated 330 guy
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Old 17th December 2015 | 11:31
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VS Interview Process

Hi All,

Does anyone know and can provide any updated info on the what to expect at the VS interview for flight crew? Ive scaled through posts (like I'm sure many others have) and found only info from 2yrs previous.

Any suggestions/info or direction would be greatly appreciated

many thanks.
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Old 17th December 2015 | 11:46
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Interview Process

Hi all,

Anyone know/experienced the VS interview recently? Any updates on the process and what to expect would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.
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Old 17th December 2015 | 13:47
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Have you been called for an interview Imol?
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Old 22nd December 2015 | 11:34
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No I haven't but curious to know the breakdown of whats expected on the day? Anyone?

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Old 22nd December 2015 | 22:58
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Has anybody at all been contacted?
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