BA Direct Entry Pilot.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Botswana
Posts: 866
Rumour has it there has been a massive miscalculation of pilot manpower levels (possibly one of the issues in part that caused the departure of the DFO) and hence it wouldn’t surprise me to see a new campaign open up, depends whether network will have just had to adjust their plans though.
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 72
Originally Posted by RexBanner
Rumour has it there has been a massive miscalculation of pilot manpower levels (possibly one of the issues in part that caused the departure of the DFO) and hence it wouldn’t surprise me to see a new campaign open up, depends whether network will have just had to adjust their plans though.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 10
There is no parking at Waterside unless you work there and even so that is extremely limited. Unfortunately there is basically no parking near Waterside apart from a carpark on a road nearby(tarmac way) but it becomes completely congested in the morning, its not actually anything to do with BA but first comes first served(nature reserve parking?). I wouldn't rely on parking here.
The best bet is to basically park at short term airport parking and get a bus, or get a lift..
Others might have better ideas but its not ideal, Waterside is very close to the airport itself, so as you can imagine, parking is very limited and at a premium!
The best bet is to basically park at short term airport parking and get a bus, or get a lift..
Others might have better ideas but its not ideal, Waterside is very close to the airport itself, so as you can imagine, parking is very limited and at a premium!
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Within 3 hours of a suitable alternate
Posts: 65
There IS parking at Swampside.
Either turn right at the roundabout and through the barrier with the code security give you to the visitors carpark, or turn left and parking up by the Community (or whatever they call it) portacabin.
Do they really not give you any information about parking when they invite for an interview?
Either turn right at the roundabout and through the barrier with the code security give you to the visitors carpark, or turn left and parking up by the Community (or whatever they call it) portacabin.
Do they really not give you any information about parking when they invite for an interview?
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Right of the Middle
Posts: 349
Originally Posted by cycles gladiator
Parking at Waterside?
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14
Originally Posted by FoxChaRomeo
When I went through there was some pretty explicit information available on the recruitment portal about not parking at Waterside, but at T5 and taking the staff bus... maybe have a read through that again.
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: The Winchester
Posts: 5,942
Re: travelling for interview, etc..yes, there is parking at Waterside but given even existing staff temporarily visiting Waterside (e.g. for a medical) find parking there somewhat problematic due to lack of space I’d second the advice given to use public transport and/or one the frequent shuttle buses....especially if you are up against the clock...
If you really really have to drive into LHR then consider using one of the perimeter car parks and then either their own shuttle buses, or one of the TfL buses (hopefully within the free zone) to travel onwards..FWIW the weekday BA1 shuttle bus that goes via T5 and Waterside actually picks up/drops off up at Hatton Cross at one end of it’s route, and Harlington Corner at the other....just don’t forget your letter...
If you really really have to drive into LHR then consider using one of the perimeter car parks and then either their own shuttle buses, or one of the TfL buses (hopefully within the free zone) to travel onwards..FWIW the weekday BA1 shuttle bus that goes via T5 and Waterside actually picks up/drops off up at Hatton Cross at one end of it’s route, and Harlington Corner at the other....just don’t forget your letter...
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: N/A
Posts: 1,172
unfortunate, but frankly, forseeable. Why didn’t you book a local hotel? Schoolboy error.
Sorry to hear about your M25 experience! I would have found it extremely stressful! Good news is the people in pilot recruitment are actually very understanding and decent people so I'm sure they won't hold it against you.
Fingers crossed you'll get another assessment day booked and you'll be joining us soon after
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14
Originally Posted by student88
Ignore him ^
Sorry to hear about your M25 experience! I would have found it extremely stressful! Good news is the people in pilot recruitment are actually very understanding and decent people so I'm sure they won't hold it against you.
Fingers crossed you'll get another assessment day booked and you'll be joining us soon after
Sorry to hear about your M25 experience! I would have found it extremely stressful! Good news is the people in pilot recruitment are actually very understanding and decent people so I'm sure they won't hold it against you.
Fingers crossed you'll get another assessment day booked and you'll be joining us soon after
