British Airways Direct Entry Pilot
Joined: Mar 2024
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From: NT
Hello,
Anyone know if the IR needs to be valid before starting the Type Rating?
I know the Type Rating exam itself classes as a revalidation/renewal, but not sure how BA like to do things?
Will save me a few quid, Cheers.
Anyone know if the IR needs to be valid before starting the Type Rating?
I know the Type Rating exam itself classes as a revalidation/renewal, but not sure how BA like to do things?
Will save me a few quid, Cheers.
Joined: Dec 2021
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From: earth
You can email the pilot recruitment team for confirmation, but they told me it doesn't. You only need to " have or have held" one for your first type rating, the regulations were subtly ammended in 2019.
Last edited by mrguy; 2nd May 2024 at 21:54.
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From: London
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: London
RT, myself and a good mate of mine (both same age as you) had this exact discussion about leaving easy for BA. We even had a chat about you going and weighed up all the pro's and cons. I think for us, going 75% in a couple of years is the only way we'll make it to the end of our careers as we're not prepared to take the risk. For me starting a family in the next couple of years was also a dealbreaker. I hope it works out for you and at least gain more control of your life as your seniority increases, we've resigned ourselves to the lottery of preferential bidding and working less to cope. I'll watch this space to find out if you feel like you made the right choice in a few years! You were a decent skipper to fly with, wish you all the best.
Joined: Feb 2024
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From: United Kingdom
Email queried this last week. Mine's up in July and I start in Sep, been told it shouldn't be a problem and will be revalidated during the TR.
Joined: Apr 2024
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From: London
Thanks for the private messages , for some reason I can’t reply ….
The pay is a hard pill to swallow for me as I believe for the next few years it would be important to have more pay . I know that you can do overtime at BA and it pays well BUT that’s not guaranteed.
Also time away from home is a factor , 4-5 trips per month is a killer . I used to do 3-4 when I did LH and that was pretty tough ……
Only positive I can really think of is the possibility to manipulate my roster which would take years at the bottom of a LH type , yes the pay is higher at the top end of the pay scales but most go part time to allow for a work life balance.
Again a tough decision
The pay is a hard pill to swallow for me as I believe for the next few years it would be important to have more pay . I know that you can do overtime at BA and it pays well BUT that’s not guaranteed.
Also time away from home is a factor , 4-5 trips per month is a killer . I used to do 3-4 when I did LH and that was pretty tough ……
Only positive I can really think of is the possibility to manipulate my roster which would take years at the bottom of a LH type , yes the pay is higher at the top end of the pay scales but most go part time to allow for a work life balance.
Again a tough decision
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From: UK
Joined: Feb 2010
Aviation Qualifications: CPL
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From: Kebab shop
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Sussex
Where are the numbers ££££££
So, when will the informed share the numbers for the smoke and mirrors debate relating to pilot salaries (BA, easy, etc) pay, pension and other other numbers that make up what are claimed to be salaries but are probably not really - these are the numbers that building societies need to help them make informed decisions on available mortgage lending?
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From: European riviera
So, when will the informed share the numbers for the smoke and mirrors debate relating to pilot salaries (BA, easy, etc) pay, pension and other other numbers that make up what are claimed to be salaries but are probably not really - these are the numbers that building societies need to help them make informed decisions on available mortgage lending?
Not sure that’s really very helpful but there you go (I’m also looking to save ASAP for a deposit …)
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From: WWW
So, when will the informed share the numbers for the smoke and mirrors debate relating to pilot salaries (BA, easy, etc) pay, pension and other other numbers that make up what are claimed to be salaries but are probably not really - these are the numbers that building societies need to help them make informed decisions on available mortgage lending?
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: UK
Hi there,
I’ve got an interview / group exercise day coming up. There is some info on one of the supporting documents that says :
“we will ask you to complete an online ability test measuring your general ability. You will need to complete the test before attending your assessment centre - a link will be sent out to you 3-5 days in advance of your assessment centre day”
Can anyone who’s done the interview in the last 2 or 3 months tell me if they did this pre-interview online test, and roughly what it consists of ?
cheers
FlyingGasMain
I’ve got an interview / group exercise day coming up. There is some info on one of the supporting documents that says :
“we will ask you to complete an online ability test measuring your general ability. You will need to complete the test before attending your assessment centre - a link will be sent out to you 3-5 days in advance of your assessment centre day”
Can anyone who’s done the interview in the last 2 or 3 months tell me if they did this pre-interview online test, and roughly what it consists of ?
cheers
FlyingGasMain
Joined: Oct 2002
Aviation Qualifications: ATPL
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From: Oxford
Shorthaul 320 Pilot LHR . My mortgage letter from salary portal shows average earnings of £110k on annual basis. I’m junior and do a mix of day trips and 2-3 day trips with overtime and reserve every month. I chuck in the maximum I can into pension so I can get the 15% from BA but I’m not doing AVCs at the moment.
Not sure that’s really very helpful but there you go (I’m also looking to save ASAP for a deposit …)
Not sure that’s really very helpful but there you go (I’m also looking to save ASAP for a deposit …)
That being said, wish you the best of luck in your house hunting adventures!
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From: between the M6 and M25
Salary is not king, would suggest take home salary is king, there is a subtle difference.
The financial crowd out there are merciless to protect their bottom line. Even though you earn £120k plus gross, your pension contributions can affect your mortgage offer. So take home is the focus. Sooner you are mortgage free the better.
The financial crowd out there are merciless to protect their bottom line. Even though you earn £120k plus gross, your pension contributions can affect your mortgage offer. So take home is the focus. Sooner you are mortgage free the better.
Joined: Feb 2024
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From: United Kingdom
Shorthaul 320 Pilot LHR . My mortgage letter from salary portal shows average earnings of £110k on annual basis. I’m junior and do a mix of day trips and 2-3 day trips with overtime and reserve every month. I chuck in the maximum I can into pension so I can get the 15% from BA but I’m not doing AVCs at the moment.
Not sure that’s really very helpful but there you go (I’m also looking to save ASAP for a deposit …)
Not sure that’s really very helpful but there you go (I’m also looking to save ASAP for a deposit …)
I have already put the feelers out to lenders with my contract offer letter and many aren’t interested in lending more than what they calculate off the basic salary, or can’t grasp the collective agreement idea.
If anybody has experienced this, or has also attempted purchasing a property soon after joining, I would love to hear from them!